Creation Date 16-Sep-2010 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Revision Number 1 Product Name Cat No. Synonyms Recommended Use MV0157 Laboratory chemicals Company OXOID AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 20 Dalgleish Street Thebarton Adelaide South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA Tel: 61 8 8238 9050 or 1800 33 11 63 (Toll Free) Fax: 61 8 8238 9060 or 1800 00 70 54 (Toll Free) mbd-sds@thermofisher.com Emergency Telephone Number 1800 331 163 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Non-hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.. R -phrase(s) none 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Haz/Non-haz Component Weight % EC No. Classification NONHAZARDOUS NA 100 - - For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 Page 1 / 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Skin Contact Ingestion Inhalation Notes to Physician Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. 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 None known. 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 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment and Clean Up Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so Soak up with inert absorbent material 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Specific use(s) Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Page 2 / 5
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limits The product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established. 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 Liquid Appearance Purple ph 3.7 Boiling Point/Range Not applicable Melting Point/Range Flash Point 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible products Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions. No information available None under normal processing. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Page 3 / 5
Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information Component Information 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 Waste from Residues / Unused Products Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG/IMO ADR IATA Page 4 / 5
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Non-hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC. Labelling R -phrase(s) none S -phrase(s) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes International Inventories 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By Creation Date Revision Date Revision Summary Restrictions on use Training advice Literary reference Regulatory Affairs on behalf of Oxoid Australia 16-Sep-2010 16-Sep-2010 "***", 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 5 / 5