BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS -- 11043 TRYPTICASE SOY AGAR  -- 6550-00-133-1075
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:11043 TRYPTICASE SOY AGAR
MSDS Date:04/05/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-133-1075
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
City:COCKEYSVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21030
Info Phone Num:(301) 771-0100
Emergency Phone Num:(301) 584-7169
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:NON-HAZARDOUS FOR INGREDIENTS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANY ORGANIC POWDER CAN BE POTENTIALLY
    EXPLOSIVE IF DISBURSED IN AIR IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS. THESE
    CONCENTRATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.

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

Other Precautions:USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE W/MANUFACTURER'S
    INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD NOT RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES BEING FORMED.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN BROWN POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF W/NORMAL LABORATORY TRASH. FOLLOW ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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