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Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to ISO/DIS 11014
Printing date 02/22/2001
Reviewed on 07/04/2000
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1 Identification of substance:
· Product details:
· Product name: CULTURETTE, Single Swab, Sterile
· Catalog number: 260210, 4360210
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
Becton, Dickinson and Company
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Tel: (410) 771-0100 or (800) 638-8663
· Information department: Technical Services
· Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or acident contact Becton, Dickinson and Company at
(410)771-0100 or (800)638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800)424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
· Chemical characterization:
· CAS No. Description:
Not applicable
· Chemical characterization
· Description: Mixture consisting of the following components.
· Dangerous components: Void
3 Hazards identification
· Hazard description:
This product contains no hazardous constituents, or the concentration of all chemical constituents are below the
regulatory threshold limits described by Occupational Safety Health Administration Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the European Directive 91/155/EEC, and 93/112/EC.
· NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
89:;@E6
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
4 First aid measures
· General information No special measures required.
· After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
· After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
· After swallowing If symptoms persist consult doctor.
· Information for doctor Show this label
5 Fire fighting measures
· Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water or alcohol resistant foam.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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· Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
· Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).
· Additional information: No dangerous substances are released.
7 Handling and storage
· Handling
· Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
· Further information about storage conditions: None.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored
at the workplace.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
· Personal Protective Equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
· Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
· Protection of hands:
whwg Chemical resistant gloves.
· Eye protection: Safety glasses
· Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
· Form:
Highly viscous
Liquid
· Color:
Clear
· Odor:
Characteristic
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Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to ISO/DIS 11014
Printing date 02/22/2001
Reviewed on 07/04/2000
Product name: CULTURETTE, Single Swab, Sterile
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· Change in condition
Undetermined
· Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
· Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
· Flash point:
Not applicable
· Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Density:
Not determined
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water:
Insoluble
10 Stability and reactivity
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
· Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
· Acute toxicity:
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: No irritant effect.
· on the eye: No irritating effect.
· Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
· Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to
our experience and the information provided to us.
California Proposition 65 - Warning: This product was sterilized with ethylene oxide, and is known to the State
of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
12 Ecological information:
· Ecotoxical effects:
· Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
· General notes:
Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13 Disposal considerations
· Product:
· Recommendation
Must adhere to state and federal regulations.
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with solid waste.
Disposal must be made according to the regulations found in 40 CFR 261.
This product is not considered a RCRA hazardous waste.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Printing date 02/22/2001
Reviewed on 07/04/2000
Product name: CULTURETTE, Single Swab, Sterile
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· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to state and ferderal regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
· DOT regulations:
· Hazard class:
- 
· Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
· ADR/RID class:
- 
· Maritime transport IMDG:
· IMDG Class:
- 
· Marine pollutant: No
· Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
· ICAO/IATA Class: - 
15 Regulations
· California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65 - Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer.
· Product related hazard informations:
The substance is not subject to classification according to the sources of literature known to us.
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
The product is not subject to identification regulations pertaining to regulations on hazardous materials.
· National regulations
· Additional classification according to Decree on Hazardous Materials:
CERCLA: This product does not contain chemicals having a Reportable Quanity (RQ).
SARA 311/312: May be subject to reporting.
         313: Not subject to reporting.
TSCA:   This product is exempt under TCSA.
· Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate.  However, neither Becton,
Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein.  Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole
responsibility of the user.  All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
· Department issuing MSDS: Safety & Environment Department
· Contact: Technical Service Representative
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