Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate (Powder or Flakes/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Description

Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate (LDS) is a detergent used for dissociating proteins.

Specifications

• Absorbance: 0.01 max. (3% solution) at 405nm, 0.05 max. (3% solution) at 280nm, 0.100 AU max. at 260nm, 0.3 max. (3% solution) at 230nm
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Solid
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₁OSO₃Li
• Quantity: 25 g
• Identification: Pass Test
• Formula Weight: 273.18
• Percent Purity: ≥99% (≥98% C12-OH)
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lithium dodecyl sulfate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H228-Flammable solid.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.