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Product Name: Poly-L-Lysine
Chemical Type: Homopolymer of L-Lysine
CAS Number: 25988-63-0
Recommended Uses: Laboratory reagent, cell culture coating
Manufacturer Name: Provided by supplier
Emergency Contact: Available on product label or supplier database
Phone Number: Listed by supplier
Email: Found in supplier documentation
Address: Included in manufacturer data
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Direct Hazards: May cause irritation to respiratory tract, eyes, and skin
Warning Symbols: None warranted for most concentrations
Signal Word: None required
Potential Health Effects: Exposure may cause mild irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct inhalation, contact with eyes, and repeated skin contact
Additional Risks: Not expected to pose chronic health effects in routine laboratory use
Chemical Identity: Poly-L-Lysine
Chemical Formula: (C6H12N2O)n
Synonyms: Polylysine, Poly(L-lysine) Hydrobromide
Purity: More than 95% typical, can vary by supplier
Impurities: May include trace inorganic salts, residual monomer
Mixture: Single-ingredient material for laboratory grade
Hazardous Ingredients: Not listed as hazardous by regulatory agencies
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes; remove contacts and seek further care with persistent irritation
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; seek medical advice if discomfort or symptoms develop
Most Important Symptoms: May include eye redness, mild respiratory irritation, and skin discomfort if prolonged contact occurs
Immediate Medical Attention: Not generally needed unless exposure is excessive or symptoms occur
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus
Fire / Explosion Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixtures with air under certain conditions; avoid airborne dust
Additional Information: Product is considered stable and not readily combustible, but keep away from strong oxidizers
Personal Precautions: Use safety glasses, gloves, and dust masks when cleaning spills
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering drains, surface waters, or soil
Methods for Cleanup: Collect spilled material using moist wipes or vacuum with HEPA filter; avoid creating dust
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Reporting: Inform proper authorities of large releases
Safe Handling: Use in ventilated area, wear standard laboratory personal protective equipment
Avoid: Generating airborne dust, inhaling powder, skin or eye contact
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed container, away from moisture, and at ambient temperature or refrigerated depending on supplier recommendation
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids
Hygiene Practices: Handle with clean gloves; wash hands after use and before breaks or eating
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for Poly-L-Lysine
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or work in fume hood to prevent dust accumulation
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, lab coat, chemical-resistant gloves
Respiratory Protection: Use dust mask or respirator if airborne particles are generated
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent contamination of water and soil
Appearance: White or off-white hygroscopic powder
Odor: Mild or odorless
Solubility: Fully soluble in water
Molecular Weight: Varies by product grade—often specified on product label
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
pH: 7.0 – 10.0 (1% solution, varies by batch)
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Flash Point: Not determined for polymeric material
Flammability: Not highly flammable, but combustible as a fine dust
Density: Approximately 0.2-0.3 g/cm³ (powdered form)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions of use
Incompatibility: Avoid exposure to strong oxidizers and strong acids
Decomposition Products: Emits nitrogen oxides and carbon compounds upon thermal decomposition
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity by all exposure routes; data limited as product is commonly used in cell culture applications
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Effects of Short-Term Exposure: Irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
Effects of Chronic Exposure: No significant effects known based on available data
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No evidence from available literature
Sensitization: Not known to cause allergic sensitization
Aquatic Toxicity: No data on specific ecotoxicity, but polymer is not expected to be hazardous in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Slowly degradable by environmental processes
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected due to high water solubility and molecular size
Mobility in Soil: Expected to be mobile if released due to solubility
Other Environmental Effects: Not anticipated to cause adverse environmental impact; precaution best in lab disposal practices
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose according to local regulations for non-hazardous chemical waste
Container Disposal: Triple rinse and render packaging unusable prior to disposal
Recycling: Not suitable for recycling due to contamination
Special Precautions: Do not release into sewers or water systems
Landfill Guidance: Allow with local permission if not classified as hazardous
UN Number: Not regulated for transport as dangerous good
Proper Shipping Name: Poly-L-Lysine
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Transport Precautions: Use leakproof, sealed containers; prevent significant dust release in transit
United States OSHA: Not regulated as a hazardous substance
TSCA Status: Listed or meets TSCA exemption
SARA Title III: Not subject to SARA 313 reporting requirements
European Union: Not classified as hazardous by European guidelines
REACH Registration: Exempt or not required for typical laboratory uses
Other International Regulations: Product complies with many national chemical registration requirements; check local laws for region-specific restrictions or allowances
