BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYS INC (FORMER BBL) -- 21707 PURPLE BROTH BASE  -- 6550-00F047578
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:21707 PURPLE BROTH BASE
MSDS Date:10/20/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F047578
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYS INC (FORMER BBL)
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
Box:243
City:COCKEYSVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21030-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-771-0100/301-584-7169
Emergency Phone Num:301-771-0100/301-584-7169
CAGE:05545
=== 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:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Box:1546
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77038-2499
Country:US
Phone:713-820-9898
CAGE:15481

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

Ingred Name:PREPARED TUBED AND MYCOFLASK MEDIA - CLASSIFIED AS GENERAL

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS
    MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY OSHA STANDARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR
    SURROUNDING MATERIAL SHOULD BE APPROPRIATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PAPER TOWELS TO PICK UP LIQUID &/GELLED
    MATERIAL. WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER AFTER CLEANUP IS COMPLETED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DIRECTIONS FOR USE SHOULD BE READ &
    FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE PRACTICED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Appearance and Odor:BROTH: CLEAR TO TRACE OF HAZY LIQUID OF VARING
    COLORS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES & PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
    MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS. AFTER USE, PREPARED TUBED MEDIA, SPECIMEN
    CONTAINERS & OTHER CONTAMINATED MATERIALS MUST BE STERILIZED BY
    AUTOCLAVING. DISPOSE  OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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