Product ID:CULTURETTE, MINI-TIP; CULTURETTE II
MSDS Date:05/29/1991
FSC:6640
NIIN:01-241-0472
MSDS Number: CCJCP

BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS INC

250 SCHILLING CIR
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
US

Emergency Phone: 410-771-0100, 410-584-7169

Info Phone: 410-771-0100, 410-584-7169

Cage: 05545

CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC.

1009 JESSUP, MD 20794-9329 US

Telephone: 301-498-5210

Cage: 5B747

RAYON TIPPED PLASTIC SWAB

PLASTIC SLEEVE

GLASS AMPULE CONTAINING MEDIUM

RTECS: LK3651000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3, DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3, DUST; 9495

POLYESTER PLEDGET

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RABBIT) = 900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT CARCINOGENICITY WERE RECORDED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES;WILL CAUSE IRRITATION. SEVERITY DEPENDS ON
CONCENTRATION. SKIN:WILL CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE
BURNING OF THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT DETERMINED

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS.
SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER TO DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. FOLLOW UP EMERGENCY
FIRST AID W /REFERRAL TO A PHYSICIAN OR E.R.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE INDICATED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIQUID CONTAINED IN AMPULE WILL NOT BURN.
PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF PRODUCT WILL BURN HOWEVER. EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA USED FOR FIRE FIGHTING WILL BE COMPATIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR GLOVES. ABSORB LIQUID ONTO PAPER TOWELS.
PICKUP ALL OTHER CONTAMINATED MATERIAL & PLACE IN BIOBAG. AUTOCLAVE
ALL MATERIAL BEFORE DISCARDING. DISINFECT EXPOSED AREA I/A/W
ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS A GAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS THROUGHOUT ALL PROCEDURES PRIOR TO
DISCARDING.
Other Precautions:STERILIZE SPECIMEN CONTAINERS & OTHER CONTAMINATED
MATERIAL BY AUTOCLAVING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Protective Gloves:LATEX GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OBSERVE ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICRTOBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
THROUGHOUT ALL PROCEDURES PRIOR TO DISCARDING. STERILIZE SPECIMEN
CONTAINERS & OTHER CONTAMINATED MATERIALS BY AUTOCLAVE. MSDS
RECEIVE D FROM THE NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NSN & CAGE WERE IDENTIFIED
BY FOCAL POINT N.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:N/D
Vapor Density:1.268
Spec Gravity:1.18
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/D
Appearance and Odor:AMPULD-CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID. SEE SUPP DATA.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT DETERMINED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT DETERMINED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT INDICATED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL & MUST
BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO CURREDN FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.