MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. 1-800-632-5227
Yeast Carbon
OTHER INFORMATION CALLS 1-978-927-5054
Base (YCB)
FAX 1-978-921-1350
New England Biolabs
Medium Powder
info@neb.com
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Ipswich, MA 01938 REVISION DATE: 7/05
SECTION 1 鈥揅HEMICAL INFORMATION
Product Name: Yeast Carbon Base (YCB) Medium Powder
SECTION 2鈥揅OMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
CAS No.: N/A
SARA 313: No
Dangerous Components: Void
SECTION 3鈥揌AZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS Rating NFPA Rating
Health: 0
Health: 0*
Flammability: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Reactivity: 0
* additional chronic hazards present
SECTION 4 鈥揊IRST AID MEASURES
ORAL EXPOSURE: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
SECTION 5鈥揊IRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray Unusual Fire and Explosions Hazard (s):
Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical powder or appropriate foam Emits toxic toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing Flammability: N/A
apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Prevent contact with skin and eyes.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S): METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in a closed
Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with
container for disposal.
skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of vapors
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Wear disposable coveralls and discard them after use.
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Storage
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation.
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
SECTION 8鈥揈XPOSURE CONTROLS /PPE
General Hygiene Measures:
Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wash contaminated clothing before use.
Eye: AVOID INHALATION
Compatible safety goggles..
Keep Tightly Closed
Hand:
Store in a cool dry place.
Compatible chemical -resistant gloves.
SECTION 9鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Properties: Explosion Limits in Air:
Vapor Density: N/A
Lower: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
PH: 5.5鈥?8.0
Boiling Point: N/A Specific Gravity: N/A
Flash Point: N/A Solubility: Water
Autoignition Temp: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A
SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizing agents
PROTECT FROM HEAT AND MOISTURE
SECTION 11鈥揟OXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Prolonged exposure can RTECS #:MA8050000
cause: Nausea, headache and vomiting
To the best of our knowledge, the properties have not yet been thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12鈥揈COLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available
SECTION 13鈥揇ISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Observe all federal state and local environmental regulations.
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustIble solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
SECTION 14鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air transport.
Non-hazardous for transport
This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport
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SECTION 15鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States Regulatory Information:
Sara Listed: No
TSCA Inventory Item: Yes Yes
8013-01-2 yeast extract
59-51-8 DL-methionine
71-00-1 histidine
SECTION 16鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAMER
New England Biolabs shall not be held liable
The above information is believed to be correct but
for any damage resulting from handling or
does not purport to be allinclusive and shall be used
from contact with the above product.
only as a guide.
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For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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