General Information
Revision date
2015-02-11
Product name
LB Nutrient Agar Powder
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
1(800)424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Group
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
lsg_techserv_us@bio-rad.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Irritant to eyes Irritant to skin Irritant to respiratory system and skin Xi; Irritant R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data
2.2 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 EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1) · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant
Hazard statements
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Precautionary statements
25 Avoid contact with eyes. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Additional information
Contact with acids may cause release of toxic gases · Emergency overview
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable *
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Irritant to eyes. Irritant to skin. Irritant to respiratory system and skin. Xi; Irritant R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. The classification was made according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 and 1910.1030, and is expanded upon from company and/or literature information.