General Information
Revision date
2011-03-03
Product name
Bismuth Sulfite Agar
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
7757-83-7 sodium sulfite 11.6% 7558-79-4 sodium phosphate, dibasic 7.5% 3 Hazards identification · Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R42: May cause sensitization by inhalation. Xi; Irritant R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. · Label elements · Labelling according to EU guidelines: Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals The product has been classified and marked in accordance with regulations on hazardous materials. (Contd. of page 1) · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant · Hazard-determining components of labelling: sodium sulfite sodium phosphate, dibasic bismuth ammonium citrate · Risk phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 42 May cause sensitization by inhalation. · Safety phrases: 24 Avoid contact with skin. 25 Avoid contact with eyes. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing. 7 Keep container tightly closed. · NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 1 0 Fire = 0 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0