Various Microbial Cultures - Biosafety Level 1 or 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This substance is not hazardous as defined by OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200; however, this product should be handled according to good lab practices, with proper personal protective equipment, proper engineering controls, and within the parameters of the purchaser's safety program.

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Not classified

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed. Appearance Microorganism pellet/disc may be pale or colored depending upon the product item number. Depending upon product item number, microorganism pellet may be A. packaged in vacuum stoppered glass vial with tear off crimp cap B. sealed within a labeled plastic swab stick tube within a labeled foil pouch C. colored disc in plastic 2ml tube placed on top of cotton plug and colored desiccant granules. Physical state No information available Odor No information available

Prevention

All microbial substances should be handled by qualified microbiologists using appropriate safety procedures and precautions. Detailed information on laboratory safety procedures are provided in Laboratory Safety: Principles and Practice (Fleming et al) and in the U.S. Government Publication, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Not applicable