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Sorbitol MacConkey Agar ISO 11133, ISO 16654 for microbiology

article number: 5778 date of compilation: 09.09.2021

Version: 1.0 en

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/

undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Identification of the substance Sorbitol MacConkey Agar ISO 11133, ISO 16654
for microbiology
Article number 5778
Registration number (REACH) not relevant (mixture)
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Laboratory chemical
Laboratory and analytical use
Uses advised against: Do not use for products which come into contact
with foodstuffs. Do not use for private purposes
(household).
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG
Schoemperlenstr. 3-5
D-76185 Karlsruhe
Germany

Telephone:+49 (0) 721 - 56 06 0

Telefax: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 149
e-mail: sicherheit@carlroth.de
Website: www.carlroth.de
Competent person responsible for the safety data :Department Health, Safety and Environment
sheet:
e-mail (competent person): sicherheit@carlroth.de
1.4 Emergency telephone number

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/
EC.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
not required
2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
not relevant (mixture)
3.2 Mixtures
Description of the mixture
Name of sub- Identifier Wt% Classification acc. to Pictograms Notes
stance GHS

Deoxycholic acid sodi- CAS No 1,455 Acute Tox. 4 / H302

um salt 302-95-4 Skin Irrit. 2 / H315
Eye Irrit. 2 / H319
EC No STOT SE 3 / H335
206-132-7

Name of sub- Identifier Specific Conc. Limits M-Factors ATE Exposure

stance route

Deoxycholic acid CAS No - - 1.370 mg/kg oral

sodium salt 302-95-4

EC No
206-132-7

For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
Take off contaminated clothing.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air.
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Call a doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms and effects are not known to date.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings
water, foam, alcohol resistant foam, dry extinguishing powder, ABC-powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible.
Hazardous combustion products
In case of fire may be liberated: Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO₂),
May produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide if burning.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reas-
onable distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel

Control of dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advice on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains. Take up mechanically.
Advice on how to clean up a spill
Take up mechanically.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8. Incom-
patible materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
No special measures are necessary.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a dry place.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Observe hints for combined storage.
Consideration of other advice:
Ventilation requirements
Use local and general ventilation.
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 – 25 °C
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
National limit values
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Data are not available.
8.2 Exposure controls
Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Eye/face protection

Use safety goggle with side protection.

Skin protection

• hand protection
Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374.
• type of material
NBR (Nitrile rubber)

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• material thickness
>0,11 mm
• breakthrough times of the glove material
>480 minutes (permeation: level 6)
• other protection measures
Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is
recommended.
Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection necessary at: Dust formation. Particulate filter device (EN 143). P1 (filters at
least 80 % of airborne particles, colour code: White).
Environmental exposure controls
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state solid
Colour beige
Odour characteristic
Melting point/freezing point not determined
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling (unknown) not determined
range
Flammability this material is combustible, but will not ignite
readily
Lower and upper explosion limit not determined
Flash point not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature not determined
Decomposition temperature not relevant
pH (value) 6,9 – 7,3
Kinematic viscosity not relevant

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility miscible in any proportion

Partition coefficient
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value): this information is not available

Vapour pressure not determined

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Density not determined

Relative vapour density information on this property is not available

Particle characteristics No data available.

Other safety parameters

Oxidising properties none
9.2 Other information
Information with regard to physical hazard hazard classes acc. to GHS
classes: (physical hazards): not relevant
Other safety characteristics:
Miscibility completely miscible with water

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
The product in the delivered form is not dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however
leads to the danger of dust explosion.
10.2 Chemical stability
The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of tem-
perature and pressure.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Violent reaction with: strong oxidiser

10.4 Conditions to avoid
There are no specific conditions known which have to be avoided.
10.5 Incompatible materials
There is no additional information.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Test data are not available for the complete mixture.
Classification procedure
The method for classification of the mixture is based on ingredients of the mixture (additivity
formula).
Classification according to GHS (1272/2008/EC, CLP)
This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/
EC.

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Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.

Acute toxicity estimate (ATE) of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Exposure route ATE

Deoxycholic acid sodium salt 302-95-4 oral 1.370 mg/kg

Acute toxicity of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Exposure Endpoint Value Species

route

Deoxycholic acid sodium salt 302-95-4 oral LD50 1.370 mg/kg rat

Skin corrosion/irritation
Shall not be classified as corrosive/irritant to skin.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Shall not be classified as seriously damaging to the eye or eye irritant.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Shall not be classified as a respiratory or skin sensitiser.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic.
Carcinogenicity
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic.
Reproductive toxicity
Shall not be classified as a reproductive toxicant.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (single exposure).
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure).
Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

• If swallowed
Data are not available.
• If in eyes
Data are not available.
• If inhaled
Data are not available.
• If on skin
Data are not available.

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• Other information
Health effects are not known.
11.2 Endocrine disrupting properties
None of the ingredients are listed.
11.3 Information on other hazards
There is no additional information.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.
.
Biodegradation
Data are not available.
12.2 Process of degradability
Data are not available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Data are not available.
12.4 Mobility in soil
Data are not available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Data are not available.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
None of the ingredients are listed.
12.7 Other adverse effects
Data are not available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Consult the appropriate local waste disposal expert about waste disposal.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
13.2 Relevant provisions relating to waste
The allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out according to the
EEC, specific to the industry and process. Waste catalogue ordinance (Germany).
13.3 Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national
waste management facilities. Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number or ID number not subject to transport regulations
14.2 UN proper shipping name not assigned
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) none
14.4 Packing group not assigned
14.5 Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dan-
gerous goods regulations
14.6 Special precautions for user
There is no additional information.
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.

14.8 Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN) - Additional
information
Not subject to ADR, RID and ADN.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) - Additional information
Not subject to IMDG.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR) - Additional information
Not subject to ICAO-IATA.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII
none of the ingredients are listed
List of substances subject to authorisation (REACH, Annex XIV)/SVHC - candidate list
None of the ingredients are listed. (Or Concentration of the substance in a mixture: <0.1 % Mass con-
centration)
Seveso Directive

2012/18/EU (Seveso III)

No Dangerous substance/hazard categories Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the ap- Notes
plication of lower and upper-tier re-
quirements

not assigned

Deco-Paint Directive

VOC content 0%

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Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

VOC content 0%

Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (RoHS)
none of the ingredients are listed
Regulation concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer
Register (PRTR)
none of the ingredients are listed
Water Framework Directive (WFD)

List of pollutants (WFD)

Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Listed in Remarks

Deoxycholic acid sodium salt Metals and their compounds A)

Legend
A) Indicative list of the main pollutants

Regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors

none of the ingredients are listed
Regulation on drug precursors
none of the ingredients are listed
Regulation on substances that deplete the ozone layer (ODS)
none of the ingredients are listed
Regulation concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (PIC)
none of the ingredients are listed
Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP)
none of the ingredients are listed

Other information
Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. Observe employment restrictions un-
der the Maternity Protection Directive (92/85/EEC) for expectant or nursing mothers.
National inventories
Country Inventory Status

AU AICS not all ingredients are listed

CA DSL not all ingredients are listed

CN IECSC all ingredients are listed

EU ECSI all ingredients are listed

EU REACH Reg. not all ingredients are listed

JP CSCL-ENCS not all ingredients are listed

JP ISHA-ENCS not all ingredients are listed

KR KECI not all ingredients are listed

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Country Inventory Status

MX INSQ not all ingredients are listed

NZ NZIoC not all ingredients are listed

PH PICCS not all ingredients are listed

TR CICR not all ingredients are listed

TW TCSI all ingredients are listed

US TSCA not all ingredients are listed

Legend
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CICR Chemical Inventory and Control Regulation
CSCL-ENCS List of Existing and New Chemical Substances (CSCL-ENCS)
DSL Domestic Substances List (DSL)
ECSI EC Substance Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS, NLP)
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China
INSQ National Inventory of Chemical Substances
ISHA-ENCS Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ISHA-ENCS)
KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
REACH Reg. REACH registered substances
TCSI Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical safety assessments for substances in this mixture were not carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms
Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

Acute Tox. Acute toxicity

ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de naviga-
tion intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by In-
land Waterways)

ADR Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (Agreement concern-
ing the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

ATE Acute Toxicity Estimate

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)

CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (see IATA/DGR)

EC No The EC Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS and the NLP-list) is the source for the seven-digit EC number, an identi-
fier of substances commercially available within the EU (European Union)

EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances

Eye Dam. Seriously damaging to the eye

Eye Irrit. Irritant to the eye

GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Na-
tions

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Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

IATA International Air Transport Association

IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

index No The Index number is the identification code given to the substance in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation
(EC) No 1272/2008

LD50 Lethal Dose 50 %: the LD50 corresponds to the dose of a tested substance causing 50 % lethality during a
specified time interval

NLP No-Longer Polymer

PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regula-
tions concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)

Skin Corr. Corrosive to skin

Skin Irrit. Irritant to skin

STOT SE Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

SVHC Substance of Very High Concern

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

Key literature references and sources for data

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2020/878/EU.
Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN). International Mari-
time Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG). Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA).
Classification procedure
Physical and chemical properties. The classification is based on tested mixture.
Health hazards. Environmental hazards. The method for classification of the mixture is based on in-
gredients of the mixture (additivity formula).
List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in chapter 2 and 3)
Code Text

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and
is solely intended for this product.

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