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 Identifier Product Description: Cat No. R Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals Uses advised against No Information available Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Supplier REMEL (EUROPE) LIMITED Oxoid Ltd. Remel House Wade Road Clipper Boulevard West Basingstoke, Hants, UK Crossways, Dartford RG24 8PW Kent. DA2 6PT Telephone: +44 (0) UK Tel: (+44) Fax: (+44) mbd-sds@thermofisher.com address mbd-sds@thermofisher.com Emergency Telephone Number Carechem 24: +44 (0) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Not hazardous Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 R-phrase(s) none Label Elements Signal Word None Hazard Statements Page 1 / 9

2 Other Hazards 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component EC-No. Weight % CAS-No Classification GHS Classification Formaldehyde T; R23/24/25 C; R34 Carc.Cat.3; R40 R43 Acute Tox. 3 (H301) Acute Tox. 3 (H311) Skin Corr. 1B (H314) Skin Sens. 1 (H317) Carc. 2 (H351) - REACH No. For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section FIRST AID MEASURES Description of 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 drink afterwards plenty of water. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Treat symptomatically 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media 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 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors Page 2 / 9

3 Advice for fire-fighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed. Keep at temperatures between 2 and 8 C. Specific End Uses Control parameters 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limits Component European Union The United Kingdom France Belgium Spain 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 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 Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland Page 3 / 9

4 Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland Ceiling: 0.3 ppm STEL: 0.5 mg/m 3 15 minuten TWA: 0.15 mg/m 3 8 uren Formaldehyde MAK: 0.3 ppm 8 Stunden. MAK: 0.37 mg/m 3 8 Stunden. no irritation should occur during mixed exposure Peak: 0.6 ppm Peak: 0.74 mg/m 3 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 Component Austria Denmark Switzerland Poland Norway Formaldehyde Skin STEL: 0.5 ppm 15 Minuten STEL: 0.6 mg/m 3 15 Minuten MAK: 0.5 ppm 8 Stunden MAK: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 Stunden Ceiling: 0.5 ppm Ceiling: 0.6 mg/m 3 Ceiling: 0.3 ppm Ceiling: 0.4 mg/m 3 STEL: 0.6 ppm 15 Minuten STEL: 0.74 mg/m 3 15 Minuten MAK: 0.3 ppm 8 Stunden MAK: 0.37 mg/m 3 8 Stunden 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 Component Bulgaria Croatia Ireland Cyprus Czech Republic Formaldehyde TWA: 1.0 mg/m 3 STEL : 2.0 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 ppm 8 satima. TWA: 2.5 mg/m 3 8 satima. STEL: 2 ppm 15 minutama. STEL: 2.5 mg/m 3 15 minutama. 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 TWA: 0.5 mg/m 3 8 hodinách. Potential for cutaneous absorption Ceiling: 1 mg/m 3 Component Estonia Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland STEL: 2 ppm STEL: 2.5 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 ppm TWA: 2.5 mg/m 3 Formaldehyde TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 tundides. TWA: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 tundides. Ceiling: 1 ppm Ceiling: 1.2 mg/m 3 STEL: 0.6 mg/m 3 15 percekben. TWA: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 órában. potential for cutaneous absorption STEL: 1 ppm STEL: 1.2 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.3 ppm 8 klukkustundum. TWA: 0.4 mg/m 3 8 klukkustundum. Ceiling: 0.6 ppm Ceiling: 0.8 mg/m 3 Component Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Romania Formaldehyde TWA: 0.5 mg/m 3 Ceiling: 1.2 ppm Ceiling: 1 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.5 ppm TWA: 0.6 mg/m 3 TWA: 1 ppm 8 ore TWA: 1.20 mg/m 3 8 ore STEL: 2 ppm 15 minute STEL: 3 mg/m 3 15 minute Component Russia - TWA Slovak Republic Slovenia Sweden Turkey Page 4 / 9

5 Component Russia - TWA Slovak Republic Slovenia Sweden Turkey Formaldehyde Skin notation 0.3 MAC: 0.5 mg/m TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 urah TWA: 0.62 mg/m 3 8 urah Potential for cutaneous absorption STEL: 0.5 ppm 15 minutah STEL: 0.62 mg/m 3 15 minutah LLV: 0.5 ppm 8 timmar. LLV: 0.6 mg/m 3 8 timmar. CLV: 1 ppm CLV: 1.2 mg/m 3 Biological limit values Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Exposure controls Engineering Measures Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Hand Protection Skin and body protection Respiratory Protection Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Safety glasses with side-shields Protective gloves Long sleeved clothing When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators 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 Autoignition Temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Chemical Stability Page 5 / 9

6 Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions. No information available Conditions to Avoid Exposure to moisture. Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx). 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on Toxicological Effects Acute Toxicity 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 Sensitization Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Target Organs Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available Skin None known Page 6 / 9

7 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Ecotoxicity effects Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea Formaldehyde Leuciscus idus: LC50 = 15 mg/l 96h EC50 = 20 mg/l 96h EC50 = 2 mg/l 48h Persistence and degradability No information available Bioaccumulative potential Component Formaldehyde 0.35 Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Other adverse effects No information available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS log Pow Waste treatment methods Waste from Residues / Unused Products Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Dispose of in accordance with local regulations 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG/IMO Not regulated Page 7 / 9

8 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR Not regulated IATA Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture International Inventories Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL Formaldehyde X X - X X X X X Legend TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances CHINA - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Inventory of Chemical Substances KECL - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances Chemical Safety Assessment 16. OTHER INFORMATION Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 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 Revision Date 27-Sep-2011 Revision Summary Not applicable This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Page 8 / 9

9 16. OTHER INFORMATION 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 9 / 9