BKGDJ - 60656 CAMPYPAK POUCH

Product Identification

Product ID:60656 CAMPYPAK POUCH
MSDS Date:08/05/1988
FSC:6640
NIIN:00F016280
MSDS Number: BKGDJ

Responsible Party
BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030

Emergency Phone: (301) 584-7169

Info Phone: (301) 771-0100

Preparer: DALE M.

Cage: 06531

Contractor
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417-1884 US

Telephone: 201-847-4000, 800-333-4831

Cage: 06531

Ingredients

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, CONTAINING LESS THAN

CAS: 61790-53-2

RTECS: HL8600000

Fraction By Weight: 83%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 3,160 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION & PNEUMONOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION &
PNEUMONOCONIOSIS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANY ORGANIC POWDER CAN BE POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE IF DISTRIBUTED IN AIR IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE VACUUM OR WET SWEEPING TO AVOID CREATING
DUST CONDITIONS WHEN PICKING UP SPILLS. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F
Appearance and Odor:PLASTIC BAG W/SACHET FILLED W/MIXTURE.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID & ALKALI CARBONATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:POWDER SHOULD BE LANDIFILLED & ACTIVATED
PACKAGES SHOULD BE AUTOCLAVED IF EXPOSED TO MICROORGANISMS &
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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