MSDS 100215 Hektoen Agar

SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Revision Date 27.04.2020 Version 1.5
SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Catalogue No. 100215
Product name Hektoen enteric (HE) agar acc. ISO 21567, FDA-BAM and ref.
to ISO 6579 GranuCult® prime
REACH Registration This product is a mixture. REACH Registration Number see

Number section 3.
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Food testing
For additional information on uses please refer to the Merck
Chemicals portal (www.merckgroup.com).
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Phone:+49
6151 72-0
Responsible Department LS-QHC * e-mail: [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone Please contact the regional company representation in

number your country.
SECTION 2. Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Safety data sheet available on request.
2.3 Other hazards

None known.
SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients
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The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada
SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product name Hektoen enteric (HE) agar acc. ISO 21567, FDA-BAM and ref. to
ISO 6579 GranuCult® prime
Chemical nature Mixture of inorganic and organic compounds

3.1 Substance
Not applicable
3.2 Mixture
Hazardous components (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Chemical name (Concentration)
CAS-No. Registration Classification
number
sodium deoxycholate (>= 1 % - < 10 % )
302-95-4 01-2120768604-
47-XXXX Acute toxicity, Category 4, H302
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
SECTION 4. First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/ shower.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if
feeling unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
We have no description of any symptoms of toxicity.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
SECTION 5. Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Mixture with combustible ingredients.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of
fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
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Special protective equipment for firefighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger
area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Advice for emergency responders:
Protective equipment see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material
restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up
affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections

Indications about waste treatment see section 13.
SECTION 7. Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Observe label precautions.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering measures
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Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority

over the use of personal protective equipment.
See section 7.1.
Individual protection measures

Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on
concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical
resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective
supplier.
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses
Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive
89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L
(full contact), KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Other protective equipment
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter P 2 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid and liquid particles
of harmful substances
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Environmental exposure controls

Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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Form solid
Colour dark green
Odour peptone-like
Odour Threshold No information available.
pH 7,5 - 7,9
at 75 g/l
25 °C
Melting point No information available.
Boiling point No information available.
Flash point No information available.
Evaporation rate No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available.
Lower explosion limit No information available.
Upper explosion limit No information available.
Vapour pressure No information available.
Relative vapour density No information available.
Density No information available.
Relative density No information available.
Water solubility 75 g/l

at 100 °C
soluble
Partition coefficient: n- No information available.

octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature No information available.
Decomposition temperature No information available.
Viscosity, dynamic No information available.
Explosive properties Not classified as explosive.
Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other data

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none
SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
See section 10.3
10.2 Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room
temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with:
strong oxidising agents
10.4 Conditions to avoid

no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials

no information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

in the event of fire: See section 5.
SECTION 11. Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Mixture
Acute oral toxicity
Acute toxicity estimate: > 2.000 mg/kg
Calculation method
Acute toxicity estimate: > 2.000 mg/kg

Calculation method
Acute inhalation toxicity

This information is not available.
Acute dermal toxicity
Skin irritation
Eye irritation
Sensitisation
Germ cell mutagenicity
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Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Teratogenicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
11.2 Further information

Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is
handled appropriately.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Components
sodium deoxycholate
Acute oral toxicity
LD50 Rat: 1.370 mg/kg
(RTECS)
SECTION 12. Ecological information

Mixture
12.1 Toxicity
12.2 Persistence and degradability
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
12.4 Mobility in soil
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Substance(s) in the mixture do(es) not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB according
to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII, or a PBT/vPvB assessment was not
conducted.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Additional ecological information
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Components
sodium deoxycholate
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SECTION 13. Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and
containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
SECTION 14. Transport information

Land transport (ADR/RID)
14.1 - 14.6 Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of
transport regulations.
Inland waterway transport (ADN)

Not relevant
Air transport (IATA)

Sea transport (IMDG)

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC
Code
Not relevant
SECTION 15. Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
EU regulations
Major Accident Hazard SEVESO III
Legislation Not applicable
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances not regulated

that deplete the ozone layer
Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the not regulated

European Parliament and of the Council of 29
April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants
and amending Directive 79/117/EEC
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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Substances of very high concern (SVHC) This product does not contain
substances of very high concern
according to Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 (REACH), Article 57
above the respective regulatory
concentration limit of ≥ 0.1 %
(w/w).
National legislation
Storage class 10 - 13
15.2 Chemical safety assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
SECTION 16. Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
Used abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.
Regional representation
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterises the
product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of any
properties of the product.
The branding on the header and/or footer of this document may temporarily not visually
match the product purchased as we transition our branding. However, all of the
information in the document regarding the product remains unchanged and matches the
product ordered. For further information please contact [email protected].
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SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

REACH Registration This product is a mixture. REACH Registration Number see

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

1.4 Emergency telephone Please contact the regional company representation in

SECTION 2. Hazards identification

2.2 Label elements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Safety data sheet available on request.

2.3 Other hazards

SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Catalogue No. 100215

Chemical nature Mixture of inorganic and organic compounds

Hazardous components (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

SECTION 4. First aid measures

SECTION 5. Firefighting measures

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Catalogue No. 100215

Special protective equipment for firefighters

SECTION 6. Accidental release measures

6.2 Environmental precautions

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

6.4 Reference to other sections

SECTION 7. Handling and storage

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

7.3 Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.2 Exposure controls

Catalogue No. 100215

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority

See section 7.1.

Individual protection measures

Environmental exposure controls

SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties

Catalogue No. 100215

Colour dark green

Odour Threshold No information available.

Melting point No information available.

Boiling point No information available.

Flash point No information available.

Evaporation rate No information available.

Flammability (solid, gas) No information available.

Lower explosion limit No information available.

Upper explosion limit No information available.

Vapour pressure No information available.

Relative vapour density No information available.

Density No information available.

Relative density No information available.

Water solubility 75 g/l

Partition coefficient: n- No information available.

Decomposition temperature No information available.

Viscosity, dynamic No information available.

Explosive properties Not classified as explosive.

Oxidizing properties none

9.2 Other data

Catalogue No. 100215

SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity

10.2 Chemical stability