Guanidine Thiocyanate (White Crystalline Powder), Fisher BioReagents™

Description

For the isolation of intact RNA from cell extracts

A more powerful denaturing agent than Guanidine Hydrochloride, Guanidine Thiocyanate is suitable for the isolation of intact RNA from cell extracts.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-84-0
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₆N₄S
• Synonym: Guanidinium Isothiocyanate

• Absorbance: 0.8 max. (70% in water at 25°C) at 280nm
• Melting Point: 118°C
• Color: White
• pH: 5
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.0 %
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Linear Formula: H₂NC(:NH)NH₂·HSCN
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 118.16
• Vapor Pressure: Negligible
• Percent Purity: ≥99.0%
• Physical Form: Powder or Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Guanidine Thiocyanate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Guanidine thiocyanate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

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