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Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
bioMerieux, Inc. EMERGENCY CONTACT
595 Anglum Road 1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
Hazelwood, MO 63042 Or Contact Your Local
For Information Call 1-800-634-7656 Poison Control Center
Web Site: http://www.biomerieux-usa.com/index.htm
Product Numbers: 251011, 259789, 259790, 259791, 259793, 259794, 259797, 410853, 410851, 410852, 412990,
412991
Product Names: BactT/ALERT® FA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® FN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® PF Bottle,
BacT/ALERT® SA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® SN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MP Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MB Bottle
BacT/ALERT® PF Plus, BacT/ALERT® FA Plus, BacT/ALERT® FN Plus, BacT/ALERT® iFA Plus,
BacT/ALERT® iFN Plus
Product Description: Bottle containing broth media for use with the BacT/ALERT® or BacT/ALERT® 3D
Microbial Detection System.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Avoid contact with the eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep containers closed. We recommend that good laboratory
practices be followed to avoid contact with all test reagents and specimens.
US OSHA Classification (29CFR1910.1200): Non -Hazardous
EU Classification (1999/45/EC): Not a dangerous preparation
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS#I
COMPONENT
IPERCENTAGE
Mixture
I Non -hazardous Ingredients
1 100%
These products are free of natural latex
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: None should be needed.
Skin Contact: Wash the contact area thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. If conscious, rinse mouth with
water. Give one or two glasses of water to dilute.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: This material is not combustible. Use any media appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Always wear proper personal protective equipment to prevent eye or skin contact. Spills may be cleaned up with
Revision Date: 07-01-2013 MSDS Number: 410344-8
Product Name: BactT/ALERT® FA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® FN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® PF Bottle,
BacT/ALERT® SA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® SN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MP Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MB Bottle
Product Number: 251011, 259789, 259790, 259791, 259793, 259794, 259797, 410853, 410851, 410852, 412990,
412991
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paper towels or other appropriate absorbent.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Follow the directions on the package insert. Follow prudent laboratory practices of avoiding contact (breathing,
touching, smoking, etc.) with a laboratory reagent. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Follow storage instructions on the product label. Store BacT/ALERT® bottles protected from the direct sun light at
room temperature (15-30°C).
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: None established
Ventilation: General room ventilation will be sufficient.
Respiratory Protection: None should normally be needed.
Gloves: Impervious gloves.
Eye Protection: Standard laboratory safety glasses recommended.
Other Protective Equipment/Clothing: Protective clothing as needed to avoid skin and clothing contact.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Package contains 7 bottle of various colored liquids.
H: Not Determined
Boiling Point: Not Determined
Vapor Pressure: Not Determined
Melting Point: Not Determined
Vapor Density: Not Determined
Percent Volatile: Not Determined
Evaporation Rate: Not Determined
Specific Gravity: Not Determined
Water Solubility: Soluble
Coefficient of Oil/Water: Not Determined
Flash Point: None
Autoi nition Temp: None
Flammability Limits: LEL: Not Applicable UEL: Not Applicable
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: None
Incompatibility: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS
Note: This product contains products of animal origin. Certified knowledge of the origin and/or sanitary state of the
animals does not totally guarantee the absence of transmissible pathogenic agents. It is therefore recommended that
these products be treated as potentially infectious and handled observing the usual safety precautions.
Inhalation: No adverse effects expected.
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact: May cause mild discomfort.
Revision Date: 07-01-2013 MSDS Number: 410344-8
Product Name: BactT/ALERT® FA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® FN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® PF Bottle,
BacT/ALERT® SA Bottle, BacT/ALERT® SN Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MP Bottle, BacT/ALERT® MB Bottle
Product Number: 251011, 259789, 259790, 259791, 259793, 259794, 259797, 410853, 410851, 410852, 412990,
412991
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Ingestion: No adverse effects expected.
Chronic Health Hazards: No chronic health effects are expected from routine use of this product.
Carcinogen Status: None of the components of this product is listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by
IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Acute Toxicity Values: No toxicity data is available.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is not expected to have significant adverse effects on the environment.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of product in accordance with all local, state/provincial and federal regulations.
Note: BacT/ALERT® bottles that have been inoculated should be decontaminated according to your institution's
procedures prior to disposal.
Container Disposal: Empty containers should be collected for proper disposal.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated for transportation by DOT, IATA/ICAO, TDG or IMDG.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 311/312: Hazard Categories for SARA 311/312 Reporting: None
SARA 313: This product contains the following chemicals subject to Annual Release Reporting Requirements
under SARA Section 313(40 CFR372): None
CERCLA Section 103 Reportable Quantity: This product is not subject to CERCLA reporting requirements as it
is sold, however, many states have more stringent release reporting requirements. Report spills required under
federal, state and local regulations.
California Proposition 65: This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to
cause cancer and/or reproductive harm: None known
Canada WHMIS Classification: Not a controlled product.
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.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Rating: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Revision History: 06/29/2001: New MSDS
12/04/2009: Switched Sections 2 and 3. Moved flammability data to Section 9.
Updated storage information. Removed product number.
Revision Date: 07-01-2013 MSDS Number: 410344-8
Product Name: BactT/ALERTO FA Bottle, BacT/ALERTO FN Bottle, BacT/ALERTO PF Bottle,
BacT/ALERTO SA Bottle, BacT/ALERTO SN Bottle, BacT/ALERTO MP Bottle, BacT/ALERTO MB Bottle
Product Number: 251011, 259789, 259790, 259791, 259793, 259794, 259797, 410853, 410851, 410852, 412990,
412991
07/01/2013: Added two product numbers and names.
The above information is believed to be correct as of the date of this sheet but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. Since the use of this information and the conditions of use of the product are not
within the control of bioMerieux S.A. nor bioMerieux, Inc., it is the user's obligation to assure safe use of this
product
Revision Date: 07-01-2013 MSDS Number: 410344-8