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MATERIAL SAFETY 3M DATA SHEET 3M Center St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours) Copyright, 2001, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of properly utilizing 3M products is allowed provided that: 1) the information is copied in full with no changes unless prior agreement is obtained from 3M, and 2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise distributed with the intention of earning a profit thereon. DIVISION: MEDICAL-SURGICAL DIVISION TRADE NAME: ATTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS 1262 (STEAM) 1261 (FLASH) 1276 (STEAM) TEST PACK AND ATI STEAM DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL "PLUS" TEST PACK 41380 ID NUMBER/U.P.C.: 70-2004-5060-2 +H-44401-56938-0 70-2005-0348-3 +H-44404-34634-0 70-2005-0349-1 +H-44404-34735-0 70-2005-0440-8 +H-44408-08235-0 70-2006-4440-2 +H-44409-1683B-0 70-2006-4903-9 +H-44429-20030-0 70-2006-9412-6 +H-44445-71359-0 ISSUED: June 06, 2001 SUPERSEDES: May 14, 2001 DOCUMENT: 11-2863-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. INGREDIENT C.A.S. NO. PERCENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. PHYSICAL DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOILING POINT:................. ca. 100.00 C VAPOR PRESSURE:................ N/D VAPOR DENSITY:................. N/D EVAPORATION RATE:.............. N/D SOLUBILITY IN WATER:........... complete SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.............. ca. 1.000 Water=1 PERCENT VOLATILE:.............. ca. 0.00 % pH:............................ ca. 7.50 VISCOSITY:..................... N/D MELTING POINT:................. N/D APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Test strip and media-containing glass ampule in a covered plastic vial. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: ATTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS 1262 (STEAM) 1261 (FLASH) 1276 (STEAM) TEST PACK AND ATI STEAM DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL "PLUS" TEST PACK 41380 June 06, 2001 PAGE 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLASH POINT:................... N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL:........ N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL:........ N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:...... N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not applicable SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None known. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known. NFPA HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 0 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 UNUSUAL REACTION HAZARD: none ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. REACTIVITY DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS/CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not applicable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPILL RESPONSE: Observe precautions from other sections. Clean and disinfect exposed surface. RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL: Autoclave at 120C for at least 15 minutes and dispose with microbiological waste. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not determined. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: ATTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS 1262 (STEAM) 1261 (FLASH) 1276 (STEAM) TEST PACK AND ATI STEAM DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL "PLUS" TEST PACK 41380 June 06, 2001 PAGE 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGULATORY INFORMATION: Volatile Organic Compounds: N/A. VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: N/D. Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. EPCRA HAZARD CLASS: FIRE HAZARD: No PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: No CHRONIC: No ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. SUGGESTED FIRST AID ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if glass shards penetrate the eye. SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area with soap and water. Call a physician if glass shards penetrate the skin. INHALATION: No need for first aid is anticipated. IF SWALLOWED: No need for first aid is anticipated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE PROTECTION: 3M recommends the use of safety glasses whem removing biological indicators from the sterilizer and when crushing biological indicators. SKIN PROTECTION: 3M recommends the use of gloves when removing biological indicators from the sterilizer. RECOMMENDED VENTILATION: Not applicable. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not applicable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: ATTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS 1262 (STEAM) 1261 (FLASH) 1276 (STEAM) TEST PACK AND ATI STEAM DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL "PLUS" TEST PACK 41380 June 06, 2001 PAGE 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Wash hands after handling and before eating. Do not ingest. RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store away from areas where product may come into contact with food or pharmaceuticals. FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE: Not applicable. OTHER PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION: Warning: Crushing or excessive handling of the biological indicators before cooling may cause the glass ampule to burst which may result in personal injury from flying debris. Use crusher to activate unit. EXPOSURE LIMITS INGREDIENT VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE CONTACT: No irritation is expected from accidental contact with Bacillus stearothermophilus which is contained in this product. Accidental breakage of the vial could result in glass shards entering the eye and causing irritation or lacerations to the ocular tissues. SKIN CONTACT: No skin irritation is expected from accidental contact with the spore strip containing Bacillus stearothermophilus. Irritation or lacerations could occur from accidental breakage of the vial resulting in glass shards abrading or entering the skin. INHALATION: Inhalation is not a likely route of exposure to this product. No health hazards are expected from accidental inhalation of Bacillus stearothermophilus. IF SWALLOWED: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product. No health hazards have been associated with accidental exposure to the spore strip containing Bacillus stearothermophilis. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: ATTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS 1262 (STEAM) 1261 (FLASH) 1276 (STEAM) TEST PACK AND ATI STEAM DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL "PLUS" TEST PACK 41380 June 06, 2001 PAGE 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: Bacillus stearothermophilus is a non-pathogenic organism. Growth media in container is not considered toxic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION CHANGE DATES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEADING SECTION CHANGED SINCE May 14, 2001 ISSUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct as of the date issued. 3M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of use or application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and application of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of use or application. 3M provides information in electronic form as a service to its customers. Due to the remote possibility that electronic transfer may have resulted in errors, omissions or alterations in this information, 3M makes no representations as to its completeness or accuracy. In addition, information obtained from a database may not be as current as the information in the MSDS available directly from 3M.
