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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Chitosan Assay Kit

by Cell Biolabs

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Chitosan Assay Kit is supplied by Cell Biolabs under product code XAN-5126. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under OSHA regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 8 June 2024. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: OSHA
Revision Date: 08 Jun 2024
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: XAN-5126
CAS Number: 7632-00-0,64-19-7

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS03Oxidising

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS09Environment

GHS02Flammable

GHS05Corrosive

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H350: May cause cancer.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Chitosan Assay Kit issued by Cell Biolabs on 8 June 2024 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Medium Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H350: May cause cancer

P201 Obtain special instructions before use

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H301: Toxic if swallowed

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label)

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

5 other controls in place

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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