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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Papain, for Biochemistry
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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Name | Papain |
| pH Range | 4.8 to 6.2 |
| Quantity | 10g |
| Source | Plant |
| Packaging | Glass bottle |
| Form | Powder |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Papain activity is measured in terms of units of tyrosine release per mg (TU/mg), and this unit can be used interchangeably with the more general units per mg (U/mg).
Safety and Handling
- Papain
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- 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.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
RUO – Research Use Only
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