Team:Oxford/Test/Chemicals
Chemicals
Sodium Fluorescein
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/3/3e/Ox_SodiumFluorescence.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- Not a hazardous substance
Crystal Violet (aka Gentian Violet)
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/6/64/Ox_CrystalViolet.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
- H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
- H350 - May cause cancer.
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P201- Obtain special instructions before use.
- P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 - Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P501 -Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Sodium Alignate
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/d/d2/Ox_Alginate.png)
Chemical Structure
Calcium Chloride
Agarose
Ethyl Acetate
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/7/7c/Ox_EthylAcetate.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261 – Avoid breathing vapours.
- P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
Polystrene
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/9/99/Ox_Polystyrene.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- Not a hazardous substance
Ethidium Bromide
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/9/9b/Ox_EthidumBromide.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled
- H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
- P261 - AVoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapour/ spray.
- P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required
- P311 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/ physician
Ampicillin
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/2/2f/Ox_Amp.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H315 - Causes skin irritation.
- H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
- H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261 - Avoid breathing dust.
- P280 - Wear protective gloves.
- P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Chloramphenicol
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/4/4a/Ox_Chl.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H350 - May cause cancer.
- P201 - Obtain special instructions before use.
- P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/3/3a/Ox_DMSO.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- Not a hazardous substance
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/d/d7/Ox_TrisBase.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- Not a hazardous substance
Boric Acid
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/e/e6/Ox_BoricAcid.png)
Chemical Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- P201 - Obtain special instructions before use.
- P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
![](https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/3/36/Ox_edta.png)
Chemcial Structure
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
- P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Thiamine Hydrochloride
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate