Gonokokken-selektiv-supp-tn1306-version041207-von-loe-korr-lud_091204_von-maa-wil.doc

Safety Data Sheet
1. SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Catalogue number:
Product name:
Gonococci Selective Supplement Supplement for the production of microbiological culture media Manufacturer/supplier:
SIFIN Institut für Immunpräparate und Nährmedien GmbH Berlin 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterisation of the product:
Lyophilisate with trimethoprim, lincomycin and polymyxin B
Dangerous components:

Description:
CAS -No. / EC-No.:
Classification:
Content
(% by weight):
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Toxic if swallowed.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact:

Eye splashes:
Rinse the ey es with clear running water with the eyelids open.
Inhalation:

Ingestion:
Rinse mouth out and drink copious amounts of water. In case of indisposition, seek medical advice. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Select according to surrounding materials.
Special hazards:
The product does not represent a fire hazard, but is flammable. In the event of fire, toxic vapours may be formed. SIFIN GmbH Berlin
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6. SPILLAGE / ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions:
A void skin and eye contact. See heading 8: personal protective equipment.

Cleaning methods:
Collect spilled product dry. Remove for disposal. Clean area afterwards.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
An effective dust removal system is required. Containers must be opened and handled with care. Storage:
Instructions concerning co-storage not required. Product must be kept under lock and key and be accessible only to specialists or authorized persons. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components requiring monitoring of workplace exposure limit values: not applicable.

General protective and hygiene measures:
Keep product away from food, beverages and animal feed
Protective work clothing must be worn. Remove soiled or splashed clothing immediately.
Store protective clothing separately.
Wash hands before taking a break and when finishing work.
During weighing, a dust mask or a good suction dust remover is recommended.
Personal protective equipment:
Dust mask is required if dusts are generated. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Physical state:
pH-value:
Neutral (for the finished product, see preparation information) Boiling point:
Flash point:

Flammable limits:

Vapour density:

Specific gravity:
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to be avoided:

Substances to be avoided:

Hazardous decomposition
products:
In the event of fire, toxic vapours may be formed. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological data for the product are not available.
The following hazards are associated with this product:
Toxic if swallowed.

The toxicological classification of this product is based on calculations made according to the EU
Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC).
Additional toxicological information:
Numbers in the "Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances" RTECS:
Lincomycin: RH6314000. Trimethoprim: UV8225000. Polymyxin B: TR1150000
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
Quantitative data regarding ecological effects of this product are not available.
Additional harmful effects:
If handled and used appropriately, ecological problems are not expected to occur.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product:
There are no uniform regulations concerning disposal of chemicals or unused materials in the EU.
Unused chemicals are often classified as "in particular need of control", i.e. as toxic waste.
Disposal is regulated by national laws or regulations of the individual EU member states. Please
contact the relevant agency (state authority or waste disposal company) for information about
disposal.
Waste key no. (EWC):
Waste from medical and veterinary care and research; chemicals composed of or containing hazardous substances. EWC: European Waste Catalogue. Waste products marked with an asterisk (*) count as hazardous waste according to
Directive 91/689/EEC on Hazardous Waste.
After use, the processed product contains no components in dangerous concentrations and may
be disposed of in household-type commercial waste. However, infection prevention
considerations resulting from use of the product may make special disposal necessary.
Packaging:
Disposal is to be made in accordance with state regulations. Contaminated packaging must be
handled in the same way as the product. Unless regulations state otherwise, uncontaminated and
completely emptied packaging may be treated as domestic waste or recycled.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE:
ADR/RID class:
3249 Drug, solid, toxic, n.o.s. (trimethoprim)
Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSee:
IMDG/GGVSee class:
Drug, solid, toxic, n.o.s. (trimethoprim)
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA class:
Drug, solid, toxic, n.o.s. (trimethoprim) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labelling according to EU Dangerous Substances Regulations:

Symbol / description:
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible)
German Regulations:
Water Hazard Class:
16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information supplied here is based on our current state of knowledge. This information is
intended to describe our products with respect to safety requirements. It implies no guarantee of
the properties of those products, nor does it establish any contractual relationship.
Changes with respect to the previous version (marked at the margin of the text):
respecting the classification made by the original manufacturer; editorial changes
Department issuing data sheet:
SIFIN Institut für Immunpräparate und Nährmedien GmbH Berlin, Head of Department Culture
Media, Tel.: +49 (0) 30 927030-0

Source: http://www.sifin.de/english/SDB/gonococci-slective-supplement-tn1306.pdf