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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 1/25/05
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 1/20/08
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: 4750/4752/224750/6260/6262 PRODUCT NAME: Microbiological Wastewater (WP) Proficiency Testing Sample, and
Microbiological Wastewater (WP) Quality Control Sample
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Microbial cultures consist of freeze dried bacteria, shipped Not applicable >99%
on solid medium (a mixture of components that may
include, but is not limited to: inorganic salts, vitamins,
amino acids, carbohydrates and other nutrients).
Non-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
* Components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics of Hazardous Ingredients
BOILING POINT: Not available SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete APPEARANCE/ODOR: Opaque gel. Freeze dried
solid material
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL UEL
FLASH POINT (Method used): Not applicable AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not applicable
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in
positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not applicable
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: Not applicable
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid): Not applicable
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not applicable
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid:
POLYMERIZATION:
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? YES Skin? YES Ingestion? YES
ENTRY
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): ACUTE: None listed. CHRONIC: None listed.
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: Not applicable
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: None listed.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None listed.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Seek medical assistance for treatment, observation and support if necessary. GENERAL: Remove contaminated
clothing, wash thoroughly before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water, seek medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and obtain medical assistance. INGESTION: Obtain medical
assistance if swallowed. If conscious, give large amounts of water.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Contain the spill and decontaminate using suitable disinfectants such as chlorine bleach or
70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of cultures and exposed materials by autoclaving at 121潞C for 20 minutes. Dispose of sealed vials of freeze dried material by
dry heat sterilization at 170潞C for four hours. Follow all Federal, State and local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Handle as a potentially biohazardous material under at least Biosafety Level 1 containment. Store at
5潞C out of direct sunlight.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS*
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): Handle as a potentially biohazardous material under at least Biosafety Level 1 containment.
VENTILATION: Handle as a potentially biohazardous material under at least Biosafety Level 1 containment.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Butyl, neoprene, or latex rubber gloves. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses, or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area.
The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not
be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for
handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This
MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal
products, food additives or as house hold chemicals.
* Various Government agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or
use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these
regulations.
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