BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS INC -- HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR -- 6550-01-246-1915 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR
MSDS Date:09/21/1989
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-246-1915
MSDS Number: BMGZT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS INC
Address:250 SCHILLING CIR
Box:243
City:COCKEYSVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21030
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-771-0100
Emergency Phone Num:301-584-7169
CAGE:05545
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
Box:City:HUNT VALLEY
State:MD
ZIP:21030-1103
Country:US
Phone:410-771-0101
CAGE:05545

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SUCROSE
CAS:57-50-1
RTECS #:WN6500000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. 
    SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.  EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. 
    INGESTION: NOT DETERMINED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.  SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.  EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PAPER TOWELS TO PICK UP GELLED MATERIAL.
    WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER CLEANUP IS COMPLETED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AFTER USE, PREPARED PLATES, SPECIMEN
    CONTAINERS AND OTHER CONTAMINATED MATERIALS MUST BE STERILIZED BY
    AUTOCLAVING.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL AND LOCAL TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:LATEZ GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AND ESTABLISHED
    PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:GELLED MEDIA OF VARIOUS COLORS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO FIRE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AND ESTABLISHED
    PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS THROUGHOUT ALL
    PROCEDURES.  FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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