From NucleoSpin handbook:
When working with the NucleoSpin Tissue kit wear suitable protective clothing (e.g., lab coat, disposable gloves, and protective goggles). For more information consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS available online at
http://www.mn-net.com/msds).
Caution: Guanidine hydrochloride in buffer B3 and buffer BW can form highly reactive compounds when combined with bleach! Thus, do not add bleach or acidic solutions directly to the sample preparation waste. The waste generated with the NucleoSpin Tissue kit has not been tested for residual infectious material. A contamination of the liquid waste with residual infectious material is highly unlikely due to strong denaturing lysis buffer and Proteinase K treatment but it
cannot be excluded completely. Therefore, liquid waste must be considered infectious and should be handled and discarded according to local safety regulations.
The following risk and safety phrases apply to components of MN NucleoSpin Tissue kit:
- Buffer B3: H302, H315, H319
- Buffer BW: H226, H302, H315, H319, H336
- Proteinase K: H315, H319, H334
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
From the safety data sheet of the Ethanol Solution 96% from ThermoFisher Scientific (version 24.12.2021):
- Ethanol solution 96%: flammable liquid, serious eye damage/irritation.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements:
Prevention:
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear eye/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
From the safety data sheet of the sodium hypochlorite solution (10-15%) from ThermoFisher Scientific (version 13.10.2023):
Sodium hypochlorite: corrosive to metals, respiratory irritation, skin burns and eye damage, toxic gas when in contact with acids.
May be corrosive to metals
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
Precautionary statements:
Prevention
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids
Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wear respiratory protection
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Keep only in original container
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor (Québec: 1-800-463-5060)
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage