BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS -- 11221 EOSIN METHYLENE BLUE AGAR, LEVINE  -- 6550-00-153-8833
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:11221 EOSIN METHYLENE BLUE AGAR, LEVINE
MSDS Date:04/05/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-153-8833
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
Box:243
City:COCKEYSVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21030
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-584-7169
Emergency Phone Num:301-666-0100
Preparer's Name:DALE M. OREM
CAGE:06531
=== 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
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.
Address:1 BECTON DR
City:FRANKLIN LAKES
State:NJ
ZIP:07417-1884
Country:US
Phone:201-847-4000, 800-333-4831
CAGE:06531

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

Ingred Name:MANUFACTURER STATED,"THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS
    MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD."
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MFR STATES, "THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO
    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
    STANDARD, HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING
    THIS MATERIAL, GOOD  PERSONAL HYGI ENE SHOULD BE PRACTICED."
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IF PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS
    INGREDIENTS, IT WOULD THUS CONTAIN NO CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
    MFR.

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

First Aid:SUPPLIER DID NOT ADDRESS THIS FIELD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:SUPPLIER DID NOT ADDRESS THIS FIELD.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANY ORGANIC POWDER CAN BE POPTENTIALLY
    EXPLOSIVE IF DISBURSED  IN AIR IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS. THESE
    CONCENTRATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE OF AS NORMAL LAB TRASH.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SUPPLIER DID NOT ADDRESS THIS FIELD.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USEAGE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USEAGE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USEAGE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USEAGE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE PRACTICED. 
    NOTE: EYE PROTECTION IS NECESSARY ONLY DURING PREPARATION OF MEDIA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
pH:UNKNON
Solubility in Water:1 TO 23:9.2-73.1 G/L
Appearance and Odor:LAVENDER POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
"NOT DETERMINED"
Stability Condition to Avoid:"NOT DETERMINED"
Hazardous Decomposition Products:"NOT DETERMINED"
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS NORMAL LAB TRASH. FOLLOW ALL
    FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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