ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide
See how the hazards of ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide combine into label elements for your jurisdiction (EU CLP, GB CLP, OSHA HazCom) — the correct pictograms, signal word and H-statements, with CLP Article 26 precedence applied and explained.
Handling and Storage Guidance for ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide
ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide has acute toxicity (oral, dermal, or inhalation) classified as Category 1–3. Access to this substance must be restricted to trained personnel. Store in a locked, well-ventilated area. Exposure monitoring and medical surveillance may be required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 or equivalent regulations.
ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide is classified as mutagenic. Exposure must be minimised using engineering controls (local exhaust ventilation, closed systems). Biological and medical monitoring may be required. Refer to the full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 for occupational exposure limits.
This substance carries the signal word DANGER, indicating the more severe hazard categories under GHS/CLP. Facilities handling ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide should ensure a written hazard communication programme, including current SDS, employee training records, and GHS-compliant labelling on all containers.
This information is provided for reference only. Always consult the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and applicable national regulations before handling this substance.
The GHS classification shown above for ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide corresponds to Section 2 of its Safety Data Sheet. Learn how a compliant 16-section SDS is structured and authored.