Intertek Material Safety Data Sheets - Microbiology Media

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDs)
Intertek Microbiological Media
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Intertek Microbiological Media MSDs
Index
1.) API Growth Media……………………………………………………………………………Page 3

2.) Sterile Fuel (BTM2) Dipslide………………………………………………………………..Page 6
3.) GHB PRD Growth Media…………………………………………………………………….Page 9
4.) Iron Utilising Bacteria Medium (IUBM)…………………………………………………...Page 12
5.) MPB Growth Media…………………………………………………………………………..Page 15
6.) Sterile Maximum Recovery Diluents (MRD)……………………………………………..Page 19
7.) NOB Growth media…………………………………………………………………………..Page 23
8.) NRB Growth Media…………………………………………………………………………...Page 27
9.) Oil-Degrading Bacteria Medium (sterile)………………………………………………....Page 30
10.) Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS)………………………………………………………..Page 34
11.) Sterile Seawater Diluents………………………………………………………………….Page 37
12.) Thioglycollate Growth Media (TGC) …………………………………………………….Page 40
13.) TRB Growth Media………………………………………………………………………….Page 44
14.) Zinc Acetate………………………………………………………………………………….Page 47
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ITS TESTING SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
(TRADING AS: INTERTEK)
Intertek, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Science and Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23
8HZ.
Emergency Contact No: +44 (0)1224 708 500 Fax: +44 (0)1224
Issued Date: 06 January 2014 Print Date: 23 October 2014
Section 1 Product Information
Product Identification/Trade name: API Growth Media

Appearance: Light straw-coloured liquid with precipitate
(may also contain a nail)
Section 2 Composition
Yeast less than 1.0 %

Inorganic salts less than 3.0 %
Mercaptoacetic acid less than 0.02 %
Water
Section 3 Main Hazard
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:
Skin: Brief or occasional contact is unlikely to have any significant effect
Eyes: May cause slight irritation
Ingestion: Practically non-toxic
Inhalation: Unlikely to occur
Section 4 First Aid/Emergency Actions
If this happens Do this

Product on skin Wash skin with soap and water
Product in eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eye open.
Seek medical advice if soreness persists.
Product ingested Wash out mouth with water
Product inhaled Remove from exposure
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Section 5 Fire-fighting Measures
Fire Hazard: Non-flammable
Section 6 Accidental Release or Spillage Procedure
Wash affected areas with plenty of water
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Materials: API media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and
should not be transferred to other vessels.
Precautions Store in a dry, well-ventilated area at ambient temperature.
Section 8 Personal Protection
Protective Equipment: Eye protection should be worn

Respiratory Protection:
Additional Instructions:
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Specific Gravity:
<0
100
pH: 7.3
Does not flash
N/D
N/D
Solubility: Fully dispersed in water
Odour: Odourless
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Incompatibility: None known

Stability: Stable at normal ambient temperatures
Hazardous decomposition products: None known
Section 11 Toxicology Properties
Not applicable
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Section 12 Ecological Information
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
disposed of according to local

regulations. Further information is available from ‘Survey of Microbiological Hazards and Risks
associated with Offshore Operations, published by the Institute of Corrosion, 1992.
Section 14 Transport Information
ARD/RID UN
Class: Not Classified Class: Not Classified
Item: UN Number:
Hazard Identification No. Packing Group:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA
Classification: Not Classified Class: Not Classified
Emergency Action Code: Subsidary Risks:
Substance Identification No:
EMS No: MFAG No: Tremcard Number:
Section 15 Regulatory Labelling Information
Classification: Not Classified

Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: Avoid Contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Section 16 Other Information
The technical information and suggestions for use contained herein are believed to be reliable,
but they are not to be construed as warranties and no patent liability can be assumed.
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8HZ.
Sterile Fuel (BTM2) Dipslide
Polystyrene tube, containing polyethylene paddle coated with agar culture
Section 3 Possible Hazards
Not classified as hazardous
Section 4 First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Skin:
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Drink 1-3 glasses of water
to dilute stomach contents.
Burns to give off toxic fumes
No precautions necessary
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Store in a cool dry place
Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Protective Measures - Hands: Disposable vinyl gloves
Form: Solid
Colour: Varies with product
Stable, non-reactive.
Non-toxic when sterile. Used slides may carry live bacterial organisms
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
Used product should be disinfected before disposal
Non-hazardous when sterile

UN: UN Number Not classified
Section 15 Regulatory Information

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Risk Phases: Not applicable
EC Classification: Not classified
Culture media contains antibiotic or irritant supplements in low concentration. Avoid handling
agar gel. Do not ingest.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not
therefore guarantee certain properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for
observing existing laws and regulations.
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Product Identification/Trade name: GHB PRD Growth Media

Appearance: Red transparent aqueous liquid
Organic compounds less than 1 %

Water 99%
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

Product in eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eye open. Seek
medical advice if soreness persists.
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Materials: GHB media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and

Specific Gravity:
<0
100
pH: 7.0
Does not flash
N/D
N/D
Odour: Odourless

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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
disposed of according to local

associated with Offshore Operations’, published by the Institute of Corrosion, 1992
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA
Emergency Action Code: Subsidiary Risks:

Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: Avoid Contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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Product Identification/Trade name: Iron Utilizing Bacteria Medium (IUBM)

Appearance: Golden yellow liquid

Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

medical advice if soreness persists
Product ingested Wash out mouth with water. Seek medical advice.
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Materials: IUBM should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and should
not be transferred to other vessels.
Protective Equipment: Eye protection should be worn. Wear gloves.
pH: 5.7
Flash Point (C): Does not flash
Decomposition Temperature (C): N/D
Auto Ignition Temperature (C): N/D
Odour: Odourless

Not applicable
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
Used media is to be autoclaved at 121C for 15 minutes, then disposed of according to local
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: Avoid Contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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Product Identification/Trade name: MPB Growth Media

Appearance: Pale cream aqueous liquid with precipitate

Water
0
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

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Materials: MPB media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and

Specific Gravity: 1.1 @ 20C

<0
100
pH: 7.2
Does not flash
N/D
N/D
Odour: Odourless
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID
Class: Not Classified
Item:
Hazard Identification No. UN
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO
Emergency Action Code:
EMS No: MFAG No: IATA
Subsidary Risks:
Tremcard Number:
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Risk Phrases:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: Sterile Maximum Recovery Diluents (MRD)

Appearance: Clear liquid. May contain sand.
Peptone 0.1 %
Sodium chloride 0.9 %
Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

Product in eyes Irrigate thoroughly with water. Seek medical advice if discomfort persists.
Product ingested Wash out mouth with water. Seek medical advice
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Materials: MRD should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and should not
be transferred to other vessels.

Additional Instructions: Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn
Specific Gravity: Not determined

Melting/Pour Point (C):
Boiling Point (C): 100
pH: 6.0
Decomposition Temperature (C): Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature (C): ND
Odour: Odourless

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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
MRD should be disposed of according to local government regulations. Inoculated diluents

should be autoclaved at 121C for 15 minutes before disposal.
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
Date of Issue: 23 September 1998 Replaces:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: NOB Growth Media

Appearance: Pale pink aqueous liquid with precipitate

Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

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Materials: NOB media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and


Melting/Pour Point (C): <0
pH: 8.0
Odour: Odourless
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
associated with Offshore Operations’, published by the Institute of Corrosion, 1992.
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: NRB Growth Media

Appearance: Clear yellow aqueous liquid
Dried meat extract 1%

Potassium nitrate 0.1 %
Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation
Ingestion: Harmful in large quantities
Inhalation: Not applicable

medical advice.
Product inhaled Not applicable
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Materials: NRB media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and

Respiratory Protection: Not applicable

Melting/Pour Point (C): N/D
Boiling Point (C): N/D
pH: 7.0
Odour: Odourless

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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: Oil-Degrading Bacteria Medium (sterile)

Appearance: Clear liquid with precipitate (white to yellow)
Inorganic salts 1 – 15%

Organic components < 0.1%
Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

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Materials: Oil Degrading Bacteria medium should be handled and used in glass containers
as supplied and should not be transferred to other vessels.

Specific Gravity: 1.1 – 1.5 @ 20C

Melting/Pour Point (C): 0
pH: 7.0
Odour: No discernible odour

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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: Avoid Contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS)

Appearance: Clear liquid

Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

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Materials: PBS media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and
Protective Equipment: Eye protection should be worn. Wear gloves.

pH: 7.0 ± 0.2
Odour: Odourless

Not applicable
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: Sterile Seawater Diluents

Appearance: Salt water within a test tube
100% seawater
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:
Eyes: Likely to irritate

Product in eyes Irrigate thoroughly with water. Seek medical advice if discomfort persists.
Product ingested Drink plenty of water. Seek advice if unwell.
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Wash affected areas with clean water
Materials: Seawater Diluents should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied
and should not be transferred to other vessels.

Additional Instructions: Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn
Specific Gravity: Not determined

Melting/Pour Point (C): -
pH: 7.6
Decomposition Temperature (C): Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature (C): Not determined
Solubility: -
Odour: Virtually odourless

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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
Seawater Diluents should be disposed of according to local government regulations. Inoculated

diluents should be autoclaved at 121C for 15 minutes before disposal.
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: Thioglycollate (TGC) Growth Media

Appearance: Pale straw coloured aqueous liquid

Pancreatic Digest of Casein less than 2.0 %
Dextrose less than 1.0 %
L-Cystine less than 1.0 %
Sodium Thioglycollate less than 1.0 %
Agar less than 1.0 %
Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:
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Materials: TGC media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and
Precautions Store in a dry, dark, well-ventilated area at ambient temperature.


pH: 7.2
Odour: Odourless
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Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
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8HZ.
Product Identification/Trade name: TRB Growth Media

Appearance: Pale cream aqueous liquid with precipitate

Water
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:

44
Materials: TRB media should be handled and used in glass containers as supplied and


pH: 7.2
Odour: Odourless
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA

Risk Phrases:
Date of Issue: 19 October 2001 Replaces: Not Applicable
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Product Identification/Trade name: Zinc Acetate

Appearance: Colourless crystals
Zinc acetate CAS No. 5970-45-6
Non Hazardous
Health Effects:
Harmful by ingestion, causing nausea and vomiting. Continued ingestion of small amounts can
cause digestive disorders and constipation. Irritating to eyes and may irritate skin.

Product on skin: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. In severe cases, seek medical attention
Product in eyes: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort continues, obtain medical attention.
Product ingested: Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION
Product inhaled Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm
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No special requirements
Protective Equipment: Eye and hand protection should be worn.

Respiratory Protection: A dust respirator should be used. Use within a extraction hood

Melting Point (C): 200 (decomposition)
Boiling Point (C): N/A
Solubility: Very soluble in water
Odour: Acetous odour
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with oxidisers

Stability: Slowly effloresces
Toxicity data: LD50 = 794 mg/kg (rat, oral)

Exposure limits not assigned (long term 8 hour TWA)
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Not applicable
Section 13 Disposal
Dilute greatly with water and run to drain
ARD/RID UN
Item: UN Number:
Marine Pollutant:
IMO IATA
Tremcard Number:

Risk Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phrases: Avoid Contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Date of Issue: 1 June 1998 Replaces:
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1.) API Growth Media……………………………………………………………………………Page 3

Section 1 Product Information

Product Identification/Trade name: API Growth Media

Yeast less than 1.0 %

Section 3 Main Hazard

Section 4 First Aid/Emergency Actions

If this happens Do this

Fire Hazard: Non-flammable

Section 6 Accidental Release or Spillage Procedure

Wash affected areas with plenty of water

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Section 8 Personal Protection

Protective Equipment: Eye protection should be worn

Incompatibility: None known

Section 11 Toxicology Properties

disposed of according to local

Section 14 Transport Information

Section 15 Regulatory Labelling Information

Classification: Not Classified

Section 16 Other Information

Section 1 Product Information

Sterile Fuel (BTM2) Dipslide

Polystyrene tube, containing polyethylene paddle coated with agar culture

Section 3 Possible Hazards

Not classified as hazardous

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Burns to give off toxic fumes

Section 6 Accidental Release or Spillage Procedure

Store in a cool dry place

Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Protective Measures - Hands: Disposable vinyl gloves

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

Section 11 Toxicology Properties

Section 12 Ecological Information

Used product should be disinfected before disposal

Section 14 Transport Information

Non-hazardous when sterile

Section 15 Regulatory Information

EC Classification: Not classified

Section 16 Other Information

Section 1 Product Information

Product Identification/Trade name: GHB PRD Growth Media

Organic compounds less than 1 %

Section 3 Main Hazard

Section 4 First Aid/Emergency Actions

If this happens Do this

Fire Hazard: Non-flammable

Section 6 Accidental Release or Spillage Procedure

Wash affected areas with plenty of water

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Section 8 Personal Protection

Protective Equipment: Eye protection should be worn

Incompatibility: None known

Section 11 Toxicology Properties

disposed of according to local

Section 14 Transport Information

Section 15 Regulatory Labelling Information

Classification: Not Classified

Section 16 Other Information

Section 1 Product Information

Product Identification/Trade name: Iron Utilizing Bacteria Medium (IUBM)