Description
Being a so called chaotropic agent Guanidine HCl is used as a powerful protein denaturant in the purification of proteins and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Guanidine HCl is also applied as a solubilizing agent in electrophoresis and in molecular weight determination
Technical info
Storage condition
- Store at room temperature
- Soluble in water (2280 g/l / 30 °C)
- Hygroscopic
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302 IF ON SKIN:
- P305 IF IN EYES:
- P351 Rinse continuously with water for several minutes
- P352 Wash with soap and water
