Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Product Identification: 84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER
Date of MSDS: 09/05/2000 Technical Review Date: 05/24/2001
FSC: NIIN: EMPTY
Submitter: D DG
Status Code: A
MFN: 01
Article: N
Kit Part: N

Manufacturer's Information

Manufacturer's Name: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Manufacturer's Address1: 2700 YORK RD
Manufacturer's Address2: BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
Manufacturer's Country: US
General Information Telephone: 800-227-1150
Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Chemtec Telephone: (800)424-9300
Proprietary: N
Reviewed: Y
Published: Y
CAGE: 59896

Contractor Information

Contractor's Name: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Contractor's Address1: 2700 YORK RD
Contractor's Address2: BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
Contractor's Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contractor's CAGE: 59896

Section 2 - Compositon/Information on Ingredients
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Ingredient Name: AGAR
Ingredient CAS Number: 9002-18-0 Ingredient CAS Code: T
RTECS Number: AW7950000 RTECS Code: T
=WT: =WT Code:
=Volume: =Volume Code:
>WT: >WT Code:
>Volume: >Volume Code:
<WT: <WT Code:
<Volume: <Volume Code:
% Low WT: 90. % Low WT Code: M
% High WT: 100. % High WT Code: M
% Low Volume: % Low Volume Code:
% High Volume: % High Volume Code:
% Text:
% Enviromental Weight:
Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: N/P OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: N/P ACGIH TLV Code:
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical: N


Section 3 - Hazards Identification, Including Emergency Overview
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Health Hazards Acute & Chronic: NOT EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALAT ION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Signs & Symptoms of Overexposure:
EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE

LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORL-RAT LD50: 11 MG/KG
Route of Entry Indicators:
Inhalation: N/P
Skin: N/P
Ingestion: N/P
Carcenogenicity Indicators
NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Carcinogenicity Explanation: N/P

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

First Aid:
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, RAISING AND LOWERING EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY DOCTOR. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. NERVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL AID FOR ALL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AS NEEDED.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Fire Fighting Procedures:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazard:
DUST MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.
Extinguishing Media:
USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Flash Point: Flash Point Text: NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Autoignition Temperature:
Autoignition Temperature Text: N/P
Lower Limit(s): N/A
Upper Limit(s): N/A

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Spill Release Procedures:
VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP OR SCOOP UP AND CANTINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Handling and Storage Precautions:

Other Precautions:


Section 8 - Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Repiratory Protection:
NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL ): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:
RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection: SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOUD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygenic Practices: N/P
Supplemental Health & Safety Information: N/P

Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

HCC: N1
NRC/State License Number:
Net Property Weight for Ammo:
Boiling Point: Boiling Point Text: N/P
Melting/Freezing Point: Melting/Freezing Text: DECOMPOSES
Decomposition Point: Decomposition Text: N/P
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
Percent Volatile Organic Content:
Specific Gravity: N/P
Volatile Organic Content Pounds per Gallon:
pH: N/P
Volatile Organic Content Grams per Liter:
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Weight and Reference: N/P
Solubility in Water: INSOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
Appearance and Odor: WHITE TO BEIGE POWDER WITH LITTLE OR NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/P
Corrosion Rate: N/P

Section 10 - Stability & Reactivity Data
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Stability Indicator: YES
Materials to Avoid:
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
COX, SOX
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:
WILL NOT OCCUR.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Toxicological Information:
CHRONIC: NO CHRONIC EFFECTS DATA FOUND.

Section 12 - Ecological Information
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Ecological Information:
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Waste Disposal Methods:
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATION. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Section 14 - MSDS Transport Information
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Transport Information:
NOT REGULATED

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

SARA Title III Information:
HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312 REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:
ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:
N/P

Section 16 - Other Information
84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER

Other Information:
N/P
HMIS Transportation Information
Product Identification: 84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER
Transporation ID Number: 157094
Responsible Party CAGE: 59896
Date MSDS Prepared: 09/05/2000
Date MSDS Reviewed: 05/24/2001
MFN: 05/24/2001
Submitter: D DG
Status Code: A
Container Information
Unit of Issue: NK
Container Quantity: NK
Type of Container:
Net Unit Weight:
Article without MSDS: N
Technical Entry NOS Shipping Number:
Radioactivity:
Form:
Net Explosive Weight:
Coast Guard Ammunition Code:
Magnetism:
AF MMAC Code:
DOD Exemption Number: N/A
Limited Quantity Indicator: N
Multiple Kit Number: 0
Kit Indicator: N
Kit Part Indicator: N
Review Indicator: N
Additional Data:


Department of Transportation Information
DOT Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
DOT PSN Code: ZZZ
Symbols: N/R
DOT PSN Modifier:
Hazard Class: N/R
UN ID Number: N/R
DOT Packaging Group: N/R
Label: N/R
Special Provision(s): N/R
Packaging Exception: N/R
Non Bulk Packaging: N/R
Bulk Packaging: N/R
Maximimum Quanity in Passenger Area: N/R
Maximimum Quanity in Cargo Area: N/R
Stow in Vessel Requirements: N/R
Requirements Water/Sp/Other: N/R
IMO Detail Information
IMO Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED FOR THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IMO PSN Code: ZZZ
IMO PSN Modifier:
IMDG Page Number: N/R
UN Number: N/R
UN Hazard Class: N/R
IMO Packaging Group: N/R
Subsidiary Risk Label: N/R
EMS Number: N/R
Medical First Aid Guide Number: N/R
IATA Detail Information
IATA Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IATA PSN Code: ZZZ
IATA PSN Modifier:
IATA UN Id Number: N/R
IATA UN Class: N/R
Subsidiary Risk Class: N/R
UN Packaging Group: N/R
IATA Label: N/R
Packaging Note for Passengers: N/R
Maximum Quantity for Passengers: N/R
Packaging Note for Cargo: N/R
Maximum Quantity for Cargo: N/R
Exceptions: N/R
AFI Detail Information
AFI Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
AFI Symbols:
AFI PSN Code: ZZZ
AFI PSN Modifier:
AFI UN Id Number: N/R
AFI Hazard Class: N/R
AFI Packing Group: N/R
AFI Label: N/R
Special Provisions: N/A
Back Pack Reference: N/A
HAZCOM Label Information
Product Identification: 84-2131, 84-2133, AGAR POWDER
CAGE: 59896
Assigned Individual: N
Company Name: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Company PO Box:
Company Street Address1: 2700 YORK RD
Company Street Address2: BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US
Health Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Label Required Indicator: Y
Date Label Reviewed: 05/24/2001
Status Code: A
Manufacturer's Label Number:
Date of Label:
Year Procured: N/K
Organization Code: F
Chronic Hazard Indicator: N
Eye Protection Indicator: YES
Skin Protection Indicator: YES
Respiratory Protection Indicator: N/P
Signal Word: CAUTION
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: Slight
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None