General Information
Revision date
2011-02-11
Product name
HC Agar Base
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
7558-79-4 sodium phosphate, dibasic 12125-02-9 ammonium chloride 56-75-7 chloramphenicol 6.41% 2.57% 0.37% 3 Hazards identification · Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R68/20/21 Harmful possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with 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: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with regulations on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful · Hazard-determining components of labelling: chloramphenicol · Risk phrases: 68/20/21 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin. · Safety phrases: 7 Keep container tightly closed. 22 Do not breathe dust. 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing. (Contd. of page 1) · NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0