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Cat #: L1530

Product Name: L-Broth (Luria Broth) (Powder)

Alt. Name: Tryptone, Yeast Extract, NaCL

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Molecular Weight:

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Swampscott Ma, 01907

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This product contains no hazardous constituents, or the concentration of all chemical constituents are below the regulatory threshold limits described by Occupational Safety Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the European Directive 91/155/EEC, and 93/112/EC.

NFPA CLASSIFICATION:

HEALTH: 0

FLAMMABILITY: 0

REACTIVITY: 0

HMIS CLASSIFICATION:

HEALTH: 0

FLAMMABILITY: 0

REACTIVITY: 0

potential health effects:

Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.

Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

inhalation: may cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD ADMINISTER OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, OR ABC MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. FIGHT LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM,

Special Information:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation.

Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains. MOP OR WIPE UP WITH DAMP SPONGE.

Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formeD. normal measures for preventive fire protection.

contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection: For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Hygiene measures: General industrial hygiene practice.

FORM AND Appearance: light BEIGE POWDER

DANGER OF EXPLOSION: PRODUCT DOES NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

MELTING POINT: NOT DETERMINED

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

Hazardous Decomposition Products under fire conditions: Carbon DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, nitrogen oxides

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Sensitisation: no SENSITIZING EFFECTS KNOWN

Chronic exposure:

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

potential health effects:

Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.

Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

inhalation: may cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified. Generally not hazardous for water.

Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations. contaminated packaging: dispose of as unused product.

DOT: not dangerous goods

imdg: not dangerous goods

iata: not dangerous goods

UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION:

SARA LISTED: No

osha hazards: no known OSHA HAZARDS

TSCA: NO

CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION:

WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

DSL: No

NDSL: No

Recommended Use: For research or in vitro diagnostic use only, Not for use on or in humans and animals.

Disclaimer:

United States Biological provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. this document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. united states biological makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the product to which the information refers. accordingly, united states biological will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.