General Information
Revision date
2011-03-03
Product name
Hektoen Enteric Agar
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
57-50-1 sucrose 15.9% bile salts No. 3 11.9% 7647-14-5 sodium chloride 6.6% 1185-57-5 ferric ammonium citrate 2.0% 3 Hazards identification · Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC 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. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant (Contd. of page 1) · Hazard-determining components of labelling: sodium thiosulfate bile salts No. 3 ferric ammonium citrate · Risk phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. · Safety phrases: 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 22 Do not breathe dust. · 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