SAFETY DATA SHEET - Thermo Fisher Scientific

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 24-Nov-2011 Revision Date 24-Nov-2011 Revision Number 1

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Identifier MEAT FREE D/E NEUTRALISING BROTH
Product Description: VG0102
Cat No.

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals

Uses advised against No Information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Supplier

Oxoid Ltd Oxoid Ltd.

Wade Road Wade Road

Basingstoke, Hants, UK Basingstoke, Hants, UK

RG24 8PW RG24 8PW

Tel: +44 (0) 1256 841144 Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 841144

[email protected]

E-mail address [email protected]

Emergency Telephone Number
Carechem 24: +44 (0) 1865 407333

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

Not hazardous

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

R-phrase(s) none

Label Elements None
Signal Word

Other Hazards
No information available.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component EC-No. Weight % CAS-No Classification GHS REACH No.

Classification

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane EEC No. 201- 8.8 77-86-1 Xi; R36/37/38 STOT SE 3 -

77-86-1 064-4 (H335)

Skin Irrit. 2

(H315)

Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)

Sodium metabisulfite EEC No. 231- 5.55 7681-57-4 Xn; R22 Acute Tox. 4 -
7681-57-4 673-0 R31 (H302)
Xi; R41 Eye Dam. 1
(H318)
(EUH031)

Sodium thioglycolate EEC No. 206- 2.25 367-51-1 Xn; R22 STOT SE 3 -
367-51-1 696-4 T; R24 (H335)
Xi; R36/37/38 Skin Irrit. 2
(H315)
Eye Irrit. 2
(H319)
Acute Tox. 4
(H302)
Acute Tox. 3
(H311)

For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye irritation persists, consult a
Eye Contact specialist.
If symptoms persist, call a physician. Wash off with warm water and soap.
Skin Contact Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur..
Inhalation Treat symptomatically
Notes to Physician
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
No information available.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors

Advice for fire-fighters

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As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling
Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture.
Specific End Uses

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters European Union The United Kingdom France Belgium Spain
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 uren
Exposure limits STEL: 15 mg/m3 15 min VME: 5 mg/m3 8 VLA-ED: 5 mg/m3 8
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hr heures. horas
Component
Sodium metabisulfite

Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland
Sodium metabisulfite TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 horas

Component Austria Denmark Switzerland Poland Norway
Sodium metabisulfite TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 timer
MAK: 5 mg/m3 8 TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 timer
Stunden STEL: 10 mg/m3 15
minutter.

Component Bulgaria Croatia Ireland Cyprus Czech Republic
Sodium metabisulfite TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hr.
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8
satima.

Component Estonia Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland

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Component Estonia Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland
Sodium metabisulfite TWA: 5 mg/m3
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8
klukkustundum.
Ceiling: 10 mg/m3

Biological limit values This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available.
Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available.
(PNEC)
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Exposure controls
Safety glasses with side-shields
Engineering Measures Protective gloves
Long sleeved clothing
Personal protective equipment When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate
certified respirators
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Skin and body protection
Respiratory Protection

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
Environmental exposure controls No information available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder
Appearance Light brown
pH 7.4 - 7.8@ 25°C 2% aq. sol.
Boiling Point/Range Not applicable
Melting Point/Range No information available.
Flash Point Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature No information available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Hygroscopic.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions . None under normal processing..

Conditions to Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks, Keep away from direct sunlight.

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Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None under normal use conditions

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects

Acute Toxicity Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied
information
Product Information

Component Information LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
5900 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2 g/kg ( Rat )
Component
Tris (hydroxymethyl) 1131 mg/kg ( Rat )
aminomethane
Sodium metabisulfite

Chronic Toxicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
Carcinogenicity

Sensitization No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Target Organs No information available.
Endocrine Disruptor Information None known

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Ecotoxicity effects Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable

Component in waste water treatment plants
Sodium metabisulfite
Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

40 mg/L EC50 = 96 h 32 mg/L LC50 96 h EC50 = 56 mg/L 17 h 89 mg/L EC50 = 24 h

48 mg/L EC50 = 72 h

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Persistence and degradability log Pow
No information available -3.7
Bioaccumulative potential
No information available.

Component
Sodium metabisulfite

Mobility in soil
No information available.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Other adverse effects
No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
Empty containers should be taken to local recyclers for disposal
Waste from Residues / Unused
Products

Contaminated Packaging

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO Not regulated

ADR Not regulated

IATA Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work

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International Inventories EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL
201-064-4 - X X - X X X X X
Component
Tris (hydroxymethyl) 231-673-0 - X X - X X X X X
aminomethane 206-696-4 - X X - - X X X X
Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium thioglycolate

Legend

TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical
Substances
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
CHINA - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
AICS - Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances

Chemical Safety Assessment

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
R22 - Harmful if swallowed
R24 - Toxic in contact with skin
R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes
R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H311 - Toxic in contact with skin
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Revision Date 24-Nov-2011

Revision Summary Not applicable

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Disclaimer

The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date

of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,

transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information

relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other

material or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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