BKHXG - 11694 TECH AGAR

Product Identification

Product ID:11694 TECH AGAR
MSDS Date:04/05/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-129-5785
MSDS Number: BKHXG

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. OREM

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

NON-HAZARDOUS FOR INGREDIENTS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANY ORGANIC POWDER CAN BE POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE IF DISBURSED IN AIR IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS. THESE
CONCENTRATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.

Handling

Other Precautions:USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE W/MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD NOT RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES BEING FORMED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN BROWN POWDER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF W/NORMAL LABORATORY TRASH. FOLLOW ALL
FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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