1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 Creation Date 27-Sep-2011 Revision Number 1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product Name Cat No. Synonyms Recommended Use R Laboratory chemicals Company REMEL (EUROPE) LIMITED Remel House Clipper Boulevard West Crossways, Dartford Kent. DA2 6PT UK Tel: (+44) Fax: (+44) mbd-sds@thermofisher.com Entity / Business Name Oxoid Ltd. Wade Road Basingstoke, Hants, UK RG24 8PW Telephone: +44 (0) Emergency Telephone Number Carechem 24: +44 (0) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC. R -phrase(s) R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Haz/Non-haz Component Weight % EC No. Classification Formaldehyde T; R23/24/25 C; R34 Carc.Cat.3; R40 R43 For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 Page 1 / 7

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Skin Contact Ingestion Inhalation Notes to Physician Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.. Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear Flash Point Method Autoignition Temperature Not applicable 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment and Clean Up Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so Soak up with inert absorbent material Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal Clean contaminated surface thoroughly Page 2 / 7

3 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Specific use(s) Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Keep at temperatures between 2 and 8 C. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limits Component European Union The United Kingdom Formaldehyde STEL: 2 ppm 15 min STEL: 2.5 mg/m 3 15 min TWA: 2 ppm 8 hr TWA: 2.5 mg/m 3 8 hr Belgium France Spain Germany VME: 0.5 ppm 8 heures. VLCT: 1 ppm VLA-EC: 0.3 ppm 15 minutos VLA-EC: 0.37 mg/m 3 15 minutos MAK: 0.3 ppm 8. MAK: 0.37 mg/m 3 8. no irritation should occur during mixed exposure Peak: 0.6 ppm Peak: 0.74 mg/m 3 Component Italy Portugal The Netherlands Finland Austria Formaldehyde Ceiling: 0.3 ppm STEL: 0.5 mg/m 3 15 minuten TWA: 0.15 mg/m 3 8 uren TWA: 0.3 ppm 8 tunteina TWA: 0.37 mg/m 3 8 tunteina STEL: 1 ppm 15 minuutteina STEL: 1.2 mg/m 3 15 minuutteina Ceiling: 1 ppm Ceiling: 1.2 mg/m 3 Skin STEL: 0.5 ppm 15 Minuten STEL: 0.6 mg/m 3 15 Minuten MAK: 0.5 ppm 8 MAK: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 Ceiling: 0.5 ppm Ceiling: 0.6 mg/m 3 Component Switzerland Poland Norway Ireland Denmark Australia Formaldehyde STEL: 0.6 ppm 15 Minuten STEL: 0.74 mg/m 3 15 Minuten MAK: 0.3 ppm 8 MAK: 0.37 mg/m 3 8 NDSCh: 1 mg/m 3 15 minutach NDS: 0.5 mg/m 3 8 godzinach TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 timer TWA: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 timer STEL: 1.5 ppm 15 minutter. STEL: 1.8 mg/m 3 15 minutter. Ceiling: 1 ppm Ceiling: 1.2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 ppm 8 hr. TWA: 2.5 mg/m 3 8 hr. STEL: 2 ppm 15 min STEL: 2.5 mg/m 3 15 min Ceiling: 0.3 ppm Ceiling: 0.4 mg/m 3 STEL: 2 ppm STEL: 2.5 mg/m 3 TWA: 1 ppm TWA: 1.2 mg/m 3 Page 3 / 7

4 Occupational exposure controls Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection Eye Protection Skin and body protection Hand Protection Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Tightly fitting safety goggles Lightweight protective clothing. Apron. Impervious gloves. Protective gloves Hygiene Measures Environmental exposure controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Liquid Appearance Purple / Opaque ph Boiling Point/Range Not applicable Melting Point/Range Flash Point Not applicable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Exposure to moisture. Strong oxidizing agents Nitrogen oxides (NOx) No information available None under normal processing. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Page 4 / 7

5 Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Formaldehyde 500 mg/kg ( Rat ) mg/l ( Rat ) 4 h Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen Component IARC UK Formaldehyde Group 1 Cat 3 IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer) IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans Sensitization Neurological Effects Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Target Organs May cause sensitization by skin contact. Skin. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity. Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea Formaldehyde Leuciscus idus: LC50 = 15 EC50 = 20 mg/l 96h mg/l 96h EC50 = 2 mg/l 48h Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility No information available Component log Pow Page 5 / 7

6 Component log Pow Formaldehyde DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from Residues / Unused Products Contaminated Packaging Other Information Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG/IMO Not regulated ADR Not regulated IATA Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION The preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC Labelling R -phrase(s) R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact S -phrase(s) S24 - Avoid contact with skin S37 - Wear suitable gloves Page 6 / 7

7 International Inventories Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL Formaldehyde X X - X X X X X 16. OTHER INFORMATION Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2-3 R34 - Causes burns R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed Prepared By Creation Date Revision Date Revision Summary Restrictions on use Training advice Literary reference Regulatory Affairs 27-Sep Sep-2011 "***", and red text indicates revision Disclaimer The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text. End of Safety Data Sheet Page 7 / 7