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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Material Safety Data Sheet

Zymo Research advises each customer or recipient of this MSDS to study it carefully to become aware of and
understand the hazards associated with the product. The reader should consider consulting reference works or individuals who
are experts in ventilation, toxicology, and fire prevention, as necessary or appropriate to use and understand the data contained
in this MSDS.
To promote safe handling, each customer or recipient should: (1) notify its employees, agents, contractors and others whom it knows or believes will use this material or the information in this MSDS and any other information regarding hazards or safety; (2) furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product; and (3) request its customers to notify their employees, customers, and other users of the product of this information. Section 1 – Product and Company Information

Reagent/Buffer Name:
Catalog Number:
Company:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code, Country:
Section 2 – Ingredient Information/Composition

Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous Components Name
Section 3 – Hazard Identification
NFPA Rating: (estimated)
HMIS Rating: (estimated)
Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 PPE: E Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause serious or fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions in some. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May be harmful if inhaled. Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. MSDS: Ampicillin Sodium Creation Date: 3/20/03 Revision Date: 4/29/08 Page 1 of 5 Section 4 – First Aid Measures

In Case of
Eye Contact:
Flush contaminated eye(s) with large volumes of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Skin Contact:
Wash contaminated areas with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes as contaminated clothing is removed. Do not wear contaminated clothing until after it has been properly cleaned. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if breathing becomes difficult. Get medical attention. Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Special Fire Fighting
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective garments to prevent contact with Procedures:
Unusual Fire And Explosions
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or Hazards:
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures

General Information:
Evacuate spill area. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills / Leaks:
For small spills, add absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage:
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath. Use adequate ventilation.
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Ampicillin Sodium: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Exposure Limits:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. MSDS: Ampicillin Sodium Creation Date: 3/20/03 Revision Date: 4/29/08 Page 2 of 5 Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical States / Form:
Vapor Pressure:

Vapor Density:
Evaporation Rate:

Viscosity:
Boiling Point:
Freezing/Melting Point:
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Section 11 – Toxicological Information
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology:
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive Effects:
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 – Ecological Information

No information available.
Section 13 – Disposal Considerations

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
MSDS: Ampicillin Sodium Creation Date: 3/20/03 Revision Date: 4/29/08 Page 3 of 5 Section 14 – Transport Considerations

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name:
Not regulated as a hazardous material. No information available. Section 15 – Regulatory Information

US Federal
TSCA:
CAS# 69-52-3 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use Health & Safety Reporting List:
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules:
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b:
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. Substances And
Corresponding RQs:
SARA Section 302 Extremely
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. Hazardous Substances:

Section 313:
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313 Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. CAS# 69-52-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California Prop 65:
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. WGK (Water
Danger/Protection):

Canada - DSL/NDSL:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. Canada – WHMIS:
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A, D2B. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List


MSDS: Ampicillin Sodium Creation Date: 3/20/03 Revision Date: 4/29/08 Page 4 of 5 Section 16 – Other Information
The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all-inclusive and should be used only as a guide. Zymo Research shall not be held liable for any damage or other consequences resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall Zymo Research be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Zymo Research has been advised or the possibility of such damages. All materials supplied by Zymo Research Corp are intended to be used by trained professionals and are for research use only. MSDS Creation Date: 3/20/03 MSDS: Ampicillin Sodium Creation Date: 3/20/03 Revision Date: 4/29/08 Page 5 of 5

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