CATILAC Culture Media MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET DATE EDIT. : 4 JANUARY 2013 DSM Food Specialties B.V. P.O. Box 1 2600 MA Delft The Netherlands www.dsm.com 1 - Product and Company Identification Brandname CATILAC Product name Culture Media REACH status Exempt Revision date 4 January 2013 Intended use: Nutrient blend for growth of microorganisms used in cheese manufacture. Company identification DSM Food Specialties W194 N11411 McCormick Drive Germantown, Wisconsin 53022 USA Fax number 1-262-251-6561 E-mail address Shawn.Beach@dsm.com Emergency telephone Emergency telephone 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) Page 1 of 5
2 - Hazards Identification Emergency Overview: Potential Health Effects: Odorless off-white to tan powder; may burn in a fire. Dust may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Carcinogenicity: IARC: Not Listed NTP: Not Listed OSHA: Not listed Eye: Skin: Ingestion: Inhalation: Chronic: Contact may cause eye irritation Contact may cause skin irritation. Material is a dry powder. The material presents very little hazard if swallowed. No hazard in normal use. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may aggravate breathing and cause lung damage. known 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients Exposure Limits Component CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV TWA % wt. Total Dust 15 mg/m 3 10 mg/m 3 Respirable Dust 5 mg/m 3 5 mg/m 3 4 - First Aid Measures Eye: Skin: Ingestion: Inhalation: Hold eyelids apart and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash exposed skin with soap and water. Get Medical attention if an irritation develops. No adverse effects anticipated by swallowing. If exposed to excessive levels of dust, remove to fresh air. Page 2 of 5
5 - Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties: Material will burn if involved in a fire. Flash Point: Method Used: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: Not Applicable LFL: UFL: Extinguishing Media: Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire Fighting Equipment: Water fog, foam, CO 2, dry chemicals As with all dust aerosols, an open flame or spark may result in fire or explosion. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. 6 - Accidental Release Measures Small Spill: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. Flush with water. Large Spill: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. Avoid dust generation. Flush with water. 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Storage: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat sources. 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Eye protection: Skin protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). No precautions other than clean-body covering clothing should be needed. Gloves may be worn to protect hands from exposure. Respiratory protection: For most conditions, no respiratory protection is needed; however, if exposure levels exceed the limits in section 2, use a NIOSH approved mask or respirator. Page 3 of 5
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Boiling Point: Not Applicable Vapor Density: Not Applicable (Air = 1) Specific Gravity: Not Applicable Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable (H 2 0 = 1) (mm Hg) Soluble in Water: Suspendible Freezing Point: Not Applicable ph: Not Relevant Physical State: Dry Solid (powder) Odor and Appearance: Odorless, off white to tan powder. 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: (Conditions to Avoid): Stable. However, material may caramelize if heated. Incompatibility: (Materials to Avoid): Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur 11 - Toxicological Information No data available. 12 - Ecological Information No data available. Page 4 of 5
13 - Disposal Considerations WASTE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (DISPOSAL): When disposing of unused contents, the preferred options are to send to a licensed reclaimer, or to permitted incinerators. Any disposal practice must be in compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations. 14 - Transport Information D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS U.N./N.A. NUMBER D.O.T. LABEL D.O.T. PLACARD PACKAGING GROUP Not Regulated. Not Applicable 15 - Regulatory Information CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product conforms to all applicable Federal regulations regarding food safety and labeling. To the best of our knowledge, it does not contain any significant levels of carcinogens or reproductive toxins. If any such items are present, they are by natural occurrence and are not the result of materials utilized in the manufacture of the product. 16 - Other Information This MSDS is applicable to all products and package sizes under the CATILAC culture media name. Revision information Date of first issue 4 January 2013 Disclaimer: The information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate. However, all statements, recommendations or suggestions are made without any guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, on our part. Therefore, no warranty is made or to be implied that the information set out in this document is accurate or complete, and we accordingly exclude all liability in connection with the use of this information or the products referred to herein. All such risks are assumed by the purchaser/user. For the avoidance of doubt, however, nothing in this document excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for fraudulent misrepresentation. Page 5 of 5