BMQNM - KILT AMPULES ACT# 12018, 12019

Product Identification

Product ID:KILT AMPULES ACT# 12018, 12019
MSDS Date:10/26/1988
FSC:6530
NIIN:01-170-7509
MSDS Number: BMQNM

Responsible Party
BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS INC
250 SCHILLING CIR
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
US

Emergency Phone: 301-584-7169

Info Phone: 301-771-0100

Cage: 05545

Contractor
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV
HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030-1103 US

Telephone: 410-771-0101

Cage: 05545

Ingredients

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, HOWEVER
IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING THIS MATERIAL, GOOD
PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE PRAC TICED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF PRODUCT BECOMES INVOLVED IN A FIRE
SITUATION EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL SHOULD BE
APPROPRIATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL, DISINFECT THE EXPOSED
AREA ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL
HAZARDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN REFRIGERATOR. DO NOT STORE
WITH FOOD OR BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:THESE AMPULES CONTAIN LIVE B. STEROTHERMOPHOLIS
CULTURES. OBSERVE ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICROBIOLIGICAL
HAZARDS THROUGHOUT ALL PROCEDURES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USE.
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USE.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRIOR TO DISCARDING, STERILIZE SPECIMEN CONTAINERS AND OTHER
CONTAMINATED MATERIALS BY AUTOCLAVING.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GLASS AMPULES CONTAINING CLEAR, DARK, PURPLE
LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT DETERMINED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT DETERMINED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL POSITIVE SPECIMENS SHOULD BE STERILIZED
PRIOR TO AUTOCLAVING. DIOSE OF ALL MATERIAL ACCORDING TO CURRENT
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES. INCINERATION IS PREFERRED.
EACH AMPULE ONCE OPENED MUS T BE DESTROYED.

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