Safety Data Sheet: Agar Technical (Agar No. 3)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

AGAR TECHNICAL (AGAR No. 3)


Date of issue - 15/06/2007. LP0013

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product No. LP0013


Trade name AGAR TECHNICAL (AGAR No. 3)
Manufacturer Oxoid Ltd
Wade Road
Basingstoke
Hants.
RG24 8PW
Tel. 44 (0) 1256 841144
Fax. 44 (0) 1256 463388
Emergency telephone number CareChem24: + 44 (0)1865 407333

Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS No. 9002-18-0


EINECS Number

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Most Important Hazards Not classified as hazardous.


Human health hazards - Eyes May cause slight transient irritation.
Human health hazards - Inhalation Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following effects:
irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract.

Section 4. First Aid Measures

First Aid - Eyes Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,
keeping eyelids open. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness
persists.
First Aid - Skin Wash contaminated skin with soap and water.
First Aid - Ingestion Have victim drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach contents.
First Aid - Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media - Suitable Combustible material. Use dry chemicals, CO2, alcohol foam or water
spray.
Special fire-fighting procedures Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Wear disposable gloves, dust mask to EN149 FFP2S and eye
protection.
Environmental precautions and cleanup Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas.
methods
Spill Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated labelled waste
container.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe dust.
Storage Store at room temperature. Keep well closed and protected from direct
sunlight and moisture.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
AGAR TECHNICAL (AGAR No. 3)
Date of issue - 15/06/2007. LP0013

Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering measures The use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this
material to be used safely.
Protective Measures - Respiratory A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of
product use.
Protective Measures - Hands Recommended: Disposable vinyl gloves.
Protective Measures - Eyes Recommended: Safety glasses or chemical goggles to EN166, 167
and 168.
Protective Measures - Body Lab coat.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state Powder.


Colour White. Off-white.
Odour Odourless.
Solubility - Water Insoluble in cold water. Soluble in hot water at 80 C.
Density (kg/m3) 550

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see


section 7).
Conditions to Avoid moisture
Materials to avoid Strong oxidising materials
Hazardous decomposition products carbon oxides (CO, CO2)

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.


Oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg.
Inhalation LC50 (rat) > 20 mg/litre/4h.
Eye irritation May cause slight transient irritation.

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity No specific data.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal considerations Non-hazardous waste Dispose of according to all federal, state and
local applicable regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

UN : UN number Not regulated.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date of issue - 15/06/2007. LP0013

Section 15. Regulatory Information

Risk Phrases Not applicable.


Safety Phrases Avoid contact with eyes.
EC Classification This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.

Section 16. Other Information

MSDS first issued 31/07/2002


MSDS data revised 15/06/2007
Revisions Highlighted Date of issue

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