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Material Safety Data Sheet
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BAX(R) Yeast and Mold Supplement Kit
E1001567 Revised 12-JUN-2006
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Tradenames and Synonyms
BAX(R) Yeast and Mold Supplement Kit
# Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Qualicon
Experimental Station
Building 400
Rt. 141 & 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 %
Disrupter Media (non-hazardous) 46.6
DNA Stabilizer (non-hazardous) 1.62
Inert Zr/Si Carrier Beads 51.78
Components (Remarks)
The BAX(R) Yeast and Mold Supplement Kit consists of
96 disrupter solution tubes and 2 DNA stabilizer tubes.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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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
Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure during normal use
of the product.
SKIN CONTACT
The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact but
cleansing the skin after use is advisable.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
Ingestion is not an expected route of exposure during normal use
of the product. If ingested, consult a physician immediately.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Material is a nonflammable water-based solution.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
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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.
Spill Clean Up
Soak up with sawdust, sand, oil dry or other absorbent material.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Storage
Store refrigerated (4 C) for quality of product for intended
purpose. Not hazardous at other temperatures.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Personal Protective Equipment
Latex gloves and safety glasses are minimum protective
equipment recommended for any laboratory work with this
product.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
BAX(R) Yeast and Mold Supplement Kit
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
The Disrupter Media is a brown liquid containing
of a mixture of non-hazardous materials and inert
zirconium silica beads. The DNA Stabilizer is a
clear odorless liquid.
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
The kit should be stored at 4-8 C.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
No information is available for BAX(R) Yeast and Mold
Supplement Kit.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
No information is available for BAX(R) Yeast and Mold
Supplement Kit.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local
regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT/IMO/IATA
Not Regulated.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
The BAX(R) System Yeast and Mold Supplement Kit 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
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OTHER INFORMATION
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# Additional Information
The DuPont Oval, DuPont(TM), The Miracles of Science(TM),
and BAX(R) are trademarks of DuPont or it鈥檚 affiliates.
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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
DuPont Qualicon
Address : Experimental Station
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Building 400
Rt. 141 & Henry Clay Road
Wilmington, DE 19880
Telephone : 302-695-5300
# Indicates updated section.
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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