L-PALCAM-Listeria Selective Enrichment Broth

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. Odor : Peptone-like OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Do not ingest. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of exposure the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)