MP Biomedicals™ Ethidium Bromide Solution (10mg/mL)

Product Code. 11417060

Brand: MP Biomedicals™ 11ETBC1001

Description

Ethidium Bromide Solution (10mg/mL), Molecular biology grade

• Concentration : 0.95 – 1.05%
• Purity (on dry basis) : > 98.0%
• RNase, DNase, Protease free
• Fluorescent DNA and RNA intercalating agent.
• Used as a dye for DNA and RNA electrophoresis.
• Storage: Store at + 4°C protected from light.
• A 10 mg/mL Ready-To-Use solution of EtBr in specially filtered, deionized water.
• Ethidium bromide has been used in a number of fluorimetric assays for nucleic acids.
• It has been shown to bind to single-stranded DNA (although not as strongly) and triple-stranded D
• Ethidium bromide (EtBr) is useful for all applications requiring nucleic acid staining including CsCl plasmid DNA isolation and is the most commonly used nucleic acid stain for PAGE or agarose gel electrophoresis.

Specifications

• CAS: 1239-45-8
• Detection: 15-30 min with 0.5mg/mL solution
• Color: Dark Red/Purple
• Concentration: 10 mg/mL
• Product Type: Fluorescent DNA/RNA Stain
• Form: Liquid
• For Use With (Application): Nucleic Acid Electrophoresis; Blotting & Detection; Nucleic Acidgel Electrophoresis & Blotting
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 394.3
• Quantity: 10 mL
• Storage Requirements: Store at +4°C, protect from light.

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement

• P102-Keep out of reach of children.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethidium bromide