Material Safety Data Sheet Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Revision Number 1 Product Name Remel Prepared Culture Media Containing Nalidixic acid R01064, 01065, 01318, 01320, 01321, 01322, 01323, 01359, 01478, 01590, 01802, 01952, 02060, 02065, 02066, 02077, 02482, 064810, 064812, 08520, 08522, 10102, 10103, 112850, 112870 Synonyms Recommended Use Emergency Telephone Number CAUTION! Emergency Overview
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer.
Appearance No information available. Physical State Low melting solid Solid odor No information available Target Organs Potential Health Effects Acute Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Eyes Inhalation
May cause irritation of respiratory tract
Ingestion
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Chronic Effects See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information. Aggravated Medical Conditions _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Haz/Non-haz Component Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Consult a physician.
Inhalation Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Notes to Physician Flash Point Autoignition Temperature Explosion Limits Upper Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Sensitivity to mechanical impact Sensitivity to static discharge Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear NFPA Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical hazards N/A Personal Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Methods for Containment and Clean No information available Up
Handling
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166
Skin and body protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure
Respiratory Protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Physical State Appearance Odor Threshold Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Viscosity Boiling Point/Range Melting Point/Range Decomposition temperature Flash Point Evaporation Rate Specific Gravity Solubility Stability Conditions to Avoid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions . Acute Toxicity Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Irritation Toxicologically Synergistic Products Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity
There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
Sensitization Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Teratogenicity Other Adverse Effects
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. Endocrine Disruptor Information Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Mobility Waste Disposal Methods
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification
IMDG/IMO International Inventories Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS AICS CHINA KECL
Legend: X - Listed E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA. F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA. N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used. P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA. S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA. XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B). Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule. U.S. Federal Regulations _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TSCA 12(b) Not applicable SARA 313 Not applicable SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization
Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Clean Water Act Not applicable Clean Air Act Not applicable OSHA Not applicable CERCLA Not Applicable California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals: Component California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL State Right-to-Know Not applicable U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): U.S. Department of Homeland Security This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Other International Regulations Mexico - Grade Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class D2B Toxic materials _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thermo Fisher Scientific - Remel Prepared Culture Media Revision Date 29-Mar-2011 Containing Nalidixic acid _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Prepared By Print Date Revision Summary Disclaimer The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
End of MSDS _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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