LISTERIA SELECTIVE AGAR BASE (Oxford Formulation) 
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification 
CM0856 Product No. 
LISTERIA SELECTIVE AGAR BASE (Oxford Formulation) Trade name 
Manufacturer Oxoid Ltd 
Wade Road 
Basingstoke 
Hants. 
RG24 8PW 
Tel. 44 (0) 1256 841144 
Fax. 44 (0) 1256 463388 
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients 
Preparation - Hazardous ingredients ( Europe ) 
Concentration Component CAS No. / 
EINECS 
Number 
26.45 % w/w Lithium Chloride 7447-41-8 
231-212-3 
Most Important Hazards Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
Human health hazards - Eyes May cause slight transient irritation. Inflammation of the eye is 
characterized by redness, watering and itching. 
May cause irritation. Human health hazards - Skin 
Human health hazards - Inhalation Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following 
effects:- irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract. 
First Aid - Eyes 
First Aid - Skin 
First Aid - Ingestion 
First Aid - Inhalation 
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with a copious amount of 
water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. 
Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, 
seek medical attention. 
Wash out mouth with water. Have victim drink 1-3 glasses of water to 
dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical 
attention. 
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial 
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical 
attention. 
Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Extinguishing Media - Suitable 
Section 3. Hazards Identification 
Section 4. First Aid Measures 
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures 
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures 
Personal Precautions Wear disposable gloves, dust mask to EN149 FFP2S and eye 
protection. 
Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Spill 
CM Version - 4.01 
Date of issue - 29/10/2002. 
Classification 
Xn 
CM0856 
Risk Phrases 
R22, R36/37/38 
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SAFETY DATA SHEET 
LISTERIA SELECTIVE AGAR BASE (Oxford Formulation) 
Date of issue - 29/10/2002. 
Section 7. Handling and Storage 
CM0856 
Avoid inhaling dust. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. 
Storage area should be: cool. dry. out of direct sunlight. Storage 
temperature should be kept below 25 °C. 
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Handling 
Stockage 
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Dust mask if conditions are dusty. Protective Measures - Respiratory 
Disposable vinyl gloves. Protective Measures - Hands 
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties 
Powder. Physical state 
Pale straw Colour 
Range between 6.8 to 7.2. pH 
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity 
Stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see 
section 7). Hygroscopic. 
Section 11. Toxicological Information 
Harmful by ingestion. Acute toxicity 
May cause slight transient irritation. Eye irritation 
May cause irritation. Skin irritation 
Section 12. Ecological Information 
No relevant studies identified. Ecotoxicity 
Section 13. Disposal Considerations 
Disposal considerations 
Container information 
Hazardous waste. Dispose of according to all federal, state and local 
applicable regulations. 
Labels should not be removed from containers until they have been 
cleaned. Containers should be cleaned by appropriate methods and 
then re-used or disposed of by landfill or incineration as appropriate. 
Section 14. Transport Information 
UN : Not classified. UN number 
Section 15. Regulatory Information 
Harmful Label Requirements 
Risk Phrases R22- Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
CM Version - 4.01
Safety Phrases 
EC Classification 
LISTERIA SELECTIVE AGAR BASE (Oxford Formulation) 
Section 16. Other Information 
Date of issue - 29/10/2002. CM0856 
S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of 
water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 
Xn - Harmful. Xi - Irritant. 
31/08/1995 
29/10/2002 
Composition/information on ingredients 
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU 
directives 67/548/EEC, 88/379/EEC, including amendments and the 
intended use. 
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MSDS first issued 
MSDS data revised 
Revisions Highlighted 
Notes 
CM Version - 4.01