Creation Date 08-Feb-2011 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Revision Number 1 Product Name Cat No. CM0587 Danish PR No.: 2209001 Synonyms Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals Company Oxoid Ltd Wade Road Basingstoke, Hants, UK RG24 8PW Tel: +44 (0) 1256 841144 mbd-sds@thermofisher.com Entity / Business Name Oxoid Ltd. Wade Road Basingstoke, Hants, UK RG24 8PW Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 841144 Emergency Telephone Number Carechem 24: +44 (0) 1865 407333 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product is non-dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC. R -phrase(s) none 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Haz/Non-haz Component Weight % EC No. Classification Tris (hydroxymethyl) 5.15 EEC No. 201-064-4 Xi; R36/37/38 aminomethane 77-86-1 Ferric ammonium citrate 1185-57-5 2.05 EEC No. 214-686-6 - For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 Page 1 / 6
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Skin Contact Ingestion Inhalation Notes to Physician Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water Move to fresh air Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons 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 Flash Point Method Autoignition Temperature Not applicable 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment and Clean Up Ensure adequate ventilation Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so No information available 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Specific use(s) Do not breathe dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place Page 2 / 6
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limits Component European Union The United Belgium France Spain Germany Kingdom Ferric ammonium citrate STEL: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 1 mg/m 3 TWA 1 mg(fe)/m 3 Component Italy Portugal The Netherlands Finland Austria Ferric ammonium citrate TWA 1 mg(fe)/m 3 TWA 0.1 mg(fe)/m 3 Component Switzerland Poland Norway Ireland Denmark Australia Ferric ammonium MAK: 1 mg/m 3 TWA 1 mg(fe)/m 3 citrate Occupational exposure controls Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection Eye Protection Skin and body protection Hand Protection Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas 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 Tightly fitting safety goggles Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure Protective gloves Hygiene Measures Environmental exposure controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Powder Appearance Light brown ph 7.4-7.8 Boiling Point/Range Not applicable Melting Point/Range Flash Point Not applicable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Stable under recommended storage conditions. Hygroscopic. Keep away from direct sunlight.. Strong oxidizing agents Page 3 / 6
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions. None under normal use No information available None under normal processing. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane 5900 mg/kg ( Rat ) Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product Sensitization Neurological Effects Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Target Organs 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility No information available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Page 4 / 6
Waste from Residues / Unused Products Contaminated Packaging 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG/IMO Not regulated ADR Not regulated IATA Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION The product is non-dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC Labelling R -phrase(s) none S -phrase(s) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes International Inventories Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane 201-064-4 - X X - X X X X KE-01403 X Ferric ammonium citrate 214-686-6 - X X - X X X X KE-01694 X 16. OTHER INFORMATION Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2-3 R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Prepared By Regulatory Affairs Page 5 / 6
Creation Date Revision Date Revision Summary Restrictions on use Training advice Literary reference 08-Feb-2011 08-Feb-2011 "***", and red text indicates revision 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 Safety Data Sheet Page 6 / 6