Substance profile
Subtilisin
Subtilisin is a light-colored, free-flowing powders.
01 · Identification
What Subtilisin is
Subtilisin is a light-colored, free-flowing powders. Its molecular formula is C45H68N10O15 and its molecular weight is 989.1 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H334 | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P280, P302, P305, P310, P313, P332, P338, P352, P201, P261, P284, P304, P340, P342, P311
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Subtilisin properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | Show good solubility but little stability in water | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0 mmHg | HSDB | |
| 0 mmHg | approx | NIOSH |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Subtilisin
Storage conditions
Alcalase 2.4L (Prod Code P4860) is is stable for at least one year when stored at 2-8 °C and 3 months when stored at 25 °C.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
None reported
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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