SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIAGNOSTIC DISCS
Date of issue - 27/06/2002. DDS
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product No. DDS
Trade name DIAGNOSTIC DISCS
Manufacturer Oxoid Ltd
Wade Road
Basingstoke
Hants.
RG24 8PW
Tel. 44 (0) 1256 841144
Fax. 44 (0) 1256 463388
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Common Name DIAGNOSTIC DISCS
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Most important hazards Not classified as hazardous. Some antibiotic impregnated discs may
cause sensitisation by contact with skin, in sensitive individuals.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
First Aid - Skin Wash skin with soap and water.
First Aid - Ingestion Wash out mouth with water.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media - Suitable Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Protection of fire-fighters Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions No specific measures necessary.
Spill Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Storage Storage temperature should be controlled to between 2 and 8 掳C.
DD4 and DD5 are best stored at - 10 C to - 20 C.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Protective measures - Hands Disposable vinyl gloves.
Protective measures - Body Lab coat.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Paper discs printed with code, impregnated with appropriate
antimicrobial substance. Each cartridge contains 50 discs.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIAGNOSTIC DISCS
Date of issue - 27/06/2002. DDS
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.
Sensitization - Skin The possibility of allergic sensitisation should be considered.
Sub-Chronic toxicity Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical
condition.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity No relevant studies identified.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal considerations Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.
Container information Containers should be cleaned by appropriate methods and then
re-used or disposed of by landfill or incineration as appropriate.
Section 14. Transport Information
UN : UN number Not classified.
ADR/RID : Class Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Risk Phrases Not applicable.
Safety Phrases S24- Avoid contact with skin.
Section 16. Other Information
MSDS first issued 18/09/1996
MSDS data revised 20/03/2002
Revisions Highlighted Physical State
Notes This MSDS is for the following non-hazardous products : - All discs
coded DD.
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