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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Company Identification and Product Information
Product Name or Identity: XLT4 Agar
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. 517/372-9200
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name: Emergency Phone No.:
740 East Shiawassee 517/372-0108
Fax No.:
Lansing, Michigan 48912 foodsafety@neogen.com
e-mail:
Date Prepared or Revised: December 2007
Section 2. Composition / Information on Hazardous Ingredients
Hazardous Components CAS-No. % EG-Number Hazard
Specific Chemical Identity: Symbol
Sodium Thiosulfate 7772-98-7 11.5% 231-867-5 Xi (Irritant)
Sodium Chloride, NaCl 7647-14-5 8.5% 231-598-3 Xi (Irritant)
Ferric Ammonium Citrate 1185-57-5 1.4% 214-686-6 Xi (Irritant)
Section 3. Health Hazard Identification
Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
Route(s) of Entry:
IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory system. May be harmful if absorbed through the
Health Hazards:
skin or ingested.
(Acute and Chronic)
IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulated? No
Carcinogenicity:
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation to the eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract.
May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion can produce gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and black
stools. Ingestion of large doses can result in iron poisoning, resulting in liver damage and coma.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Inhalation of large amounts of dust may cause irritation to the
respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Possible irritation on prolonged contact with moist or sensitive areas of the skin.
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, impaired liver, kidney, or respiratory function may be more
susceptible to the effects of this material.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
General Information: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Show physician product label.
Emergency /
First Aid
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth out with water provided person is conscious. Seek medical attention
Procedures:
immediately.
Inhalation: If inhaled, supply fresh air or oxygen. Seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. In case of unconsciousness, place patient on side position for transportation.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for at least 15 minutes under running water, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Flammable Limits:
UEL: (Upper Explosive Limit): N/A
Closed Cup: N/A LEL: (Lower Explosive Limit): N/A
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Firefighters should wear protective equipment and self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: During heating or in case of fire, poisonous gases are produced. Fine dust
dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source, is a potential dust explosion hazard.
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Shut off all sources of ignition, ventilate spill area. Consider need for evacuation. Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Wear self-containing
breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. Place contaminated material in a chemical waste container.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent dispersion of material. Do not allow to enter drains or water courses.
Clean-up Methods: Contact safety officer and ventilate area. Absorb spill with inert material, including dry-lime, sand, or
soda ash, then place into a chemical waste container using non-sparking tools. Wash spill site after material pickup is
complete.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Ensure good ventilation / exhaustion and do not breathe vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Do not use if skin is cut or scratched.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed, protect from light, moist air, and steam. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep
away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Storage area should be cool, dry, and away from incompatible materials.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ACGIH TLV: 1 mg/m3 (Ferric Ammonium Citrate)
OES: N/A
Engineering Measures: Do not use compressed air by filling, discharging or handling the product. Proper ventilation,
safety shower, and eye bath required. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations
below the permissible exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or
type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Proper ventilation, safety shower, and eye bath required.
Local Exhaust: 50 鈥? 100 CFM Special: N/A
Ventilation:
Mechanical (General): N/A Other: Safety shower and eye bath.
Protective Gloves: Compatible chemical- Eye Protection: Safety glasses or chemical goggles to EN 166, 167,
resistant gloves. and 168.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Uniform, lab coat, or disposable lab wear.
Work / Hygienic Practices: Follow the usual precautionary measure for handling chemicals / powder. Keep away from
food and beverages. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: > 100 掳C (Sodium Thiosulfate) Specific Gravity: 1.75 g/cm (Sod Thiosulfate)
2.16 g/cm3 (NaCl)
1413掳C (NaCl)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): 1.0 @ 865掳C (NaCl) Melting Point: 48掳C (Sodium Thiosulfate), 804掳C (NaCl)
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Solubility in Water: 35.7 g/ 100 g at 0掳C (NaCl)
79 g/ 100 mL water (Sodium Thiosulfate), Very soluble (Ferric Amm Citrate)
Appearance and Odor: Colorless crystals, odorless (Sodium Thiosulfate), Colorless crystals / white powder (NaCl)
Green or red-brown powder, odorless to slight ammonia odor (Ferric Ammonium Citrate)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Unstable
Stability:
Stable X Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources, light, and dust. Reduced to ferrous
salt by exposure to light.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents, iodides, and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Iron oxides, Sodium oxides, Nitrogen
oxides, Ammonia, iron, iron salts, Hydrogen chloride gas, and strong oxidizing agents. .
May Occur
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will Not Occur X Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, light, heat, and incompatible
materials.
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Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50: ORL-RAT, 3000 mg/kg (Sodium Chloride) LD50: IPR-MUS, 5200 mg/kg (Sodium Thiosulfate)
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Tests: LC50: 1,294.6 mg/L 鈥? 96 hrs, Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) (Sodium Chloride)
LC0: 200 mg/ L, 7 days (fundulus heteroclitus) (Ferric Ammonium Citrate)
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. If
any questions arise, contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the
material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Container Information: Do not remove labels from containers.
Section 14. Transport Information
Sodium Thiosulfate, Sodium Chloride:* Ferric Ammonium Citrate:**
UN # --* UN # 3077
Class: -- Class: 9
Packing Group: -- Packing Group:III
Hazard Class: -- Hazard Class: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S.
IATA: Non-Hazardous for Air Transport IATA: Non-Hazardous for Air Transport
*These chemicals are considered to be non-hazardous
**This product is classified under CFR 49, Part 173, Section173.4, small quantity
for transport. exceptions. The gross mass of the completed package does not exceed 29 kg
(64 pounds) of 100% pure Ferric Ammonium Citrate.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
EU Regulations, Hazard Symbol(s):
Sodium Thiosulfate: Xi (Irritant)
Sodium Chloride: Xi (Irritant)
Ferric Ammonium Citrate: Xi (Irritant)
Risk Phrases:
Sodium Thiosulfate: R 36 / 37 / 38, Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Sodium Chloride: R 36 / 38, Irritating to eyes and skin.
Ferric Ammonium Citrate: R 36 / 37 / 38, Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Safety Phrases:
Sodium Thiosulfate: S / 26 / 36 / 37 / 39 / 45, In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Sodium Chloride: S 24 / 25 / 26, Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Ferric Ammonium Citrate: S 26 / 36, In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Section 16. Other Information
This document is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide.
Acumedia Manufacturer, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product. These suggestions should not be confused with state, municipal or insurance requirements, and constitute NO
WARRANTY.
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