Thermo Scientific™ TEMED

Efficiently catalyze polyacrylamide gel polymerization in SDS-PAGE using TEMED.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific™ 17919

Product Code. 11836724

Description

Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Tetramethylethylenediamine (TEMED) is an essential catalyst for polyacrylamide gel polymerization.

Additional Information and Online Ordering

TEMED is used with ammonium persulfate (APS) to catalyze acrylamide polymerization when preparing gels for electrophoresis. The chemical is a liquid at room temperature.

Highlights:

• Chemical name: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
• Formula: C₆H₁₆N₂
• Molecular weight: 116.21
• CAS number: 110-18-9
• Purity: >99%
• Refractive index: 1.417 to 1.419
• Boiling range: 119 to 121°C

Compatible with:

Ammonium Persulfate (Part No. 17874)

Specifications

• Content And Storage: Store locked up in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, and separate from oxidizing materials.
• Product Type: TEMED
• Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 25 mL

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• TEMED (N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl ethylenediamine)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1, 2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.