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DuPont Lateral Flow System Salmonella Media Base
E1001550 Revised 22-JUN-2005
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Tradenames and Synonyms
(DuPont) Lateral Flow System Salmonella Media Base
(DuPont) LFS Salmonella Media Base
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont/Qualicon Inc.
Experimental Station
Building 400
Rt.141 and Henry Clay Road
Wilmington, DE 19880
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 302-695-5300
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Medical Emergency : 800-441-3637
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
LFS Salmonella Media Base 100
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
THIS PRODUCT CAN BE USED SAFELY WHEN USED AS DIRECTED AND WHEN
APPLICABLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE FOLLOWED.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE/ENTRY:
Skin, Eyes, and Ingestion. Wash thoroughly after contact
with skin or eyes. Contact a physician if ingested.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE/MEDICAL
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Powder exposure to eyes or skin may cause mild irritation.
Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The protein components of the powder may cause allergic
reaction after repeated exposure (symptoms may include hay
fever, asthma and tightness of the chest).
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Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION:
Remove to ventilated area. In case of unconsciousness,
place patient on side position for transportation.
SKIN CONTACT:
The powder material is not likely to be hazardous by
skin contact, however, cleansing the skin after use
is advisable.
EYE CONTACT:
In case of contact with powder, immediately flush eyes
with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician.
INGESTION:
Immediately call a physician.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Not a fire or explosion hazard; fire and explosion
not expected to be a problem with the product.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Initial Containment
Follow applicable Federal, State/Provincial and Local laws/
regulations.
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Spill Clean Up
Review FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
before proceeding with clean up.
Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean
up.
No special clean up practice is required.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage
Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed.
Store between 15-30 C.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Natural ventilation or chemical fume hood.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection : None necessary
Protective Gloves : Gloves are not required, but
may be advisable
Eye Protection : Normal laboratory safety glasses
Other Protective Equipment: None
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
DuPont Lateral Flow System Salmonella Media Base
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
Tan powder containing a mixture of non-hazardous materials.
The powder is packaged in single-use glass vials, white
plastic containers containing 500 g per unit package, or
white buckets containing 5 kg per unit package.
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
This product is stable under normal handling
and storage conditions.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
Hazardous in case of eye contact (non-irritant).
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
This product itself is not toxic.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Comply with Federal, State and local regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT : Not regulated.
IATA/IMO : Not restricted.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
OSHA HAZARD DETERMINATION:
This material is not known to be hazardous as defined by
OSHA鈥檚 Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
EPA DETERMINATIONS:
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, &
LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA/SUPERFUND), 40 CFR 302:
This material is not known to contain hazardous substances
in sufficient quantity to make it subject to CERCLA
regulations.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
DuPont Lateral Flow System Salmonella Media Base must be
used solely for the purposes of research and development
(R&D), including quality assurance and quality control
testing, by or under the supervision of a technically
qualified individual, and in accordance with the other
R&D provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act
provided at 40 CFR 720.36.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA),
40 CFR 261, SUBPARTS C AND D:
This material, when discarded or disposed of, is not
specifically listed as a hazardous waste in Federal
regulations; however, it could be considered hazardous if
it meets criteria for being toxic, corrosive, ignitable
or reactive according to U.S. EPA definitions (40 CFR 261).
This material could also become a hazardous waste if it is
mixed with or comes in contact with a listed hazardous
waste. If it is a hazardous waste, regulations
40 CFR 262-266 and 268 may apply.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS,
49 CFR 171-178:
This material is not known to contain hazardous substances
in sufficient quantity to make it subject to the
Regulations.
State Regulations (U.S.)
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT
ACT OF 1986 ("PROPOSITION 65"):
This material is not known to contain any ingredients(s)
subject to the Act.
PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT:
This material is not known to contain any ingredient(s)
subject to the Act. Non-hazardous ingredient(s) information
is withheld as trade secret in accordance with Section 11 of
the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act.
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Canadian Regulations
This is not a WHMIS Controlled Product.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NFPA Rating
Health :1
Flammability :0
Reactivity :0
Additional Information
The DuPont Oval, DuPont (TM), The Miracles of Science (TM)
and Lateral Flow System (TM) are trademarks of DuPont or its
affiliates.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Acute : No
Chronic : No
Fire : No
Reactivity : No
Pressure : No
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : Product Safety Coordinator
Address : Experimental Station, Bldg. 400
Rt. 141 and Henry Clay Road
Wilmington, DE 19880
Telephone : 302-695-5300
This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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