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Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision Date 29-Mar-2011
Revision Number 1
Product Name
Remel Prepared Culture Media Containing Nalidixic acid
R01064, 01065, 01318, 01320, 01321, 01322, 01323, 01359, 01478, 01590,
01802, 01952, 02060, 02065,
02066, 02077, 02482, 064810, 064812, 08520, 08522, 10102, 10103,
112850, 112870
Synonyms
Recommended Use
Emergency Telephone Number
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer.
Appearance No information available.
Physical State Low melting solid Solid
odor No information available
Target Organs
Potential Health Effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes
Inhalation
May cause irritation of respiratory tract
Ingestion
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Chronic Effects
See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Aggravated Medical Conditions
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Haz/Non-haz
Component
Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Consult a physician.
Inhalation
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Notes to Physician
Flash Point
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Hazardous Combustion Products
Sensitivity to mechanical impact
Sensitivity to static discharge
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
NFPA
Flammability 0
Instability 0
Physical hazards N/A
Personal Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment
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Methods for Containment and Clean No information available
Up
Handling
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face
Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166
Skin and body protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure
Respiratory
Protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Physical State
Appearance
Odor Threshold
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Viscosity
Boiling Point/Range
Melting Point/Range
Decomposition temperature
Flash Point
Evaporation Rate
Specific Gravity
Solubility
Stability
Conditions to Avoid
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Incompatible Materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous Reactions .
Acute Toxicity
Component Information
Component
LD50 Oral
LD50 Dermal
LC50 Inhalation
Irritation
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity
There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
Sensitization
Mutagenic Effects
Reproductive Effects
Developmental Effects
Teratogenicity
Other Adverse Effects
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Endocrine Disruptor Information
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains
Persistence and Degradability
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation
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Mobility
Waste Disposal Methods
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification
IMDG/IMO
International Inventories
Component
TSCA DSL NDSL
EINECS ELINCS
NLP PICCS
AICS CHINA KECL
Legend: X - Listed E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA. F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA. N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used. P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA. S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA. XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B). Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that
comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.
U.S. Federal Regulations
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TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313
Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Reactive
Clean Water Act
Not applicable
Clean Air Act
Not applicable
OSHA
Not applicable
CERCLA
Not Applicable
California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
Component
California Prop. 65
Prop 65 NSRL
State Right-to-Know
Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ):
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
D2B Toxic materials
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Remel Prepared Culture Media
Revision Date 29-Mar-2011
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Prepared By
Print Date
Revision Summary
Disclaimer
The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date
of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
End of MSDS
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