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1 Identification of substance:
路 Product name: Tryptic Soy Agar
路 Catalog number: 236920
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
BD Diagnostic Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Telephone: (410) 771 - 0100 or (800) 638 - 8663
路 Information department:
Technical services
Technical Services
路 Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident contact BD Diagnostic Systems (410)
771-0100 or (800)-638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture consisting of the following components.
路 Dangerous components:
7647-14-5 sodium chloride 12.22%
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Xi Irritant
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
路 NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
Health = 1
0 Fire = 0
1 0 Reactivity = 0
路 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
HEALTH 1 Health = 1
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
路 After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
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Product name: Tryptic Soy Agar
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路 After swallowing If symptoms persist consult doctor.
路 Information for doctor Show this product label or this MSDS.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, ABC multipurpose dry chemical or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: No special measures required.
路 Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: 2 - 30 C
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal Protective Equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
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Product name: Tryptic Soy Agar
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路 Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. nitrile, or equivalent).
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Solid.
Form:
Beige
Color:
Characteristic
Odor:
Undetermined
路 Change in condition
路 Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
路 Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Not applicable
路 Flash point:
Product is not self igniting.
路 Auto igniting:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
路 Danger of explosion:
Not determined
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Soluble
Water:
7.3+/-0.2
路 pH-value:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Materials to be avoided: Incompatible material: strong oxidizers.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition: Chlorine (Cl)
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Subacute to chronic toxicity: Target organs: respiratory tract, eyes, kidneys, and skin.
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路 Additional toxicological information:
Irritant
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
12 Ecological information:
路 Ecotoxical effects:
路 Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
路 General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with solid waste.
Dispose of material in accordance with federal (40 CFR 261.3), state and local requirements.
This product is not considered a RCRA hazardous waste.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to state and federal regulations.
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
-
路 Hazard class:
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
路 ADR/RID class: -
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
-
路 IMDG Class:
路 Marine pollutant: No
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: -
15 Regulations
路 SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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Product name: Tryptic Soy Agar
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路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
9002-18-0 agar
9000-71-9 casein
8013-01-2 yeast extract
68-04-2 Sodium citrate
127-17-3 pyruvic acid
497-19-8 sodium carbonate
7487-88-9 magnesium sulfate
10043-52-4 calcium chloride
7631-90-5 sodium bisulfite
7646-85-7 zinc chloride
65-22-5 pyridoxal HCL
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 Carcinogenicity categories
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
7631-90-5 sodium bisulfite A4
路 Product related hazard information:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with regulations on hazardous materials.
路 Hazard symbols:
Xi Irritant
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
sodium chloride
路 Risk phrases:
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
路 Safety phrases:
7 Keep container tightly closed.
22 Do not breathe dust.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Becton
Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is
the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with
caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we can not guarantee that these are the only
hazards that exist.
路 Department issuing MSDS:
Safety and Environment Department
MSDS created by Michael J. Spinazzola
路 Contact: Technical Service Representative
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