SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- R6504 RPMI 1640 MEDIUM ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6640 MSDS Date: 08/15/1995 MSDS Num: BYKQH LIIN: 00F044640 Product ID: R6504 RPMI 1640 MEDIUM MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 1-314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= RTECS #: 1013481RM Name: RPMI 1640 MEDIUM ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT THE BLOOD & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION First Aid: INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Waste Disposal Methods: DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Other Precautions: PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL-RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Solubility in Water: COMPLETE Appearance and Odor: SOLID ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: R6504 RPMI 1640 MEDIUM Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT THE BLOOD & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. IRRITATION ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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