General Information
Revision date
2011-08-01
Product name
Cetrimide Agar
Manufacturer Name
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
foodsafety@neogen.com
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
Magnesium Chloride 7786-30-3 3.1% 232-094-6 Xi (Irritant) Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 22.1% 231-211-8 Xi (Irritant) Section 3. Health Hazard Identification Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes Health Hazards: IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May be harmful if swallowed. (Acute and Chronic) Carcinogenicity: IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulated? No Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause nasal or lung irritation. Contact with skin may cause irritation and redness. Potassium Chloride can cause moderate eye irritation with redness, tearing, and possible abrasions. Ingestion of large quantities can produce gastrointestinal disturbances, vomiting, heart irregularity, weakness, and circulatory problems. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Chronic exposure can cause dermatitis. Persons with impaired kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.