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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: 1/25/05
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: 5500, 5502, 5510 and 5512 PRODUCT NAME: Total Coliform - Total Fecal (Presence / Absence) Drinking Water (WS)
Proficiency Testing Sample or Quality Control Sample or WS Micro Standard Plate Count
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
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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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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 12/18/06
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 12/18/06
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: 4599/5599 PRODUCT NAME: Phosphate Buffer Solution
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
No hazardous component greater than 1%
Non-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Water, inorganic and organic compounds. 100%
* components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
BOILING POINT: >100 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H20=1)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 760 MMHG @ 100 C SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear, colorless and odorless
liquid.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (Method used): N/A AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL N/A UEL N/A
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Sample is non-flammable, use extinguisher media appropriate for the surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None Known
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: N/A
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
Water reactive materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None Known
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid: N/A
POLYMERIZATION:
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? No Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
ENTRY
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): ACUTE: N/A CHRONIC: N/A
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: None Known
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: N/A
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYE CONTACT: Flush with water SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water INHALATION: N/A INGESTION:
Drink excess water to dilute salts, vomiting may occur.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb and dispose of material, may be flushed to sewer.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose as non-hazardous waste, may be flushed to sewer.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Treat as non-hazardous sample.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS* NA
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): None required
VENTILATION: Local exhaust
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required EYE PROTECTION: safety glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: NA
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area.
Section IX 鈥? WHMIS Class 鈥? Not Hazardous
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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