FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 

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MSDS #: 836.50 
Revision Date: February 24, 2003

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification 

Tryptic Soy Agar, Prepared Microbiological Media 

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 

Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients 

Tryptone (enzymatic digest of casein) 1.5%, Soytone (soybean meal digest) 0.5%, Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) 0.5%, 
Agar (9002-18-0) 1.5%, Water (7732-18-5) 96%. 

CAS#: None Established 

Section 3 — Hazards Identification 

Light amber, slightly opalescent gel with a characteristic odor. 
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE 

Health-0

This substance may support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Practice proper aseptic technique 
Flammability-0when culturing. Cultures should be sterilized prior to disposal. Not all health aspects of this substance have 
Reactivity-0been thoroughly investigated. 
Exposure-0 

Storage-0 

0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard 

Section 4 — First Aid Measures 

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.


Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures 
Non flammable solid. NFPA CODE 
None established 

Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures 

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material 
pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. 

Section 7 — Handling and Storage 

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic Miscellaneous. 

Section 8 — Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. 

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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 
Tryptic Soy Agar, Prepared Microbiological Media 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 836.50 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: February 24, 2003 


Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties 

Light amber, slightly opalescent gel with a characteristic odor. 
Gelled, agar-based medium. Ingredients per one liter of 
prepared medium: tryptone (enzymatic digest of casein), 15g; 
soytone (soybean meal digest), 5g; sodium chloride (7647-14-5), 
5g; agar (9002-18-0), 15g; water (7732-18-5). 

Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity 

Keep tightly closed to avoid drying out. Keep cool or refrigerate until use. 
Shelf Life: Indefinite. 

Section 11 — Toxicological Information 

Acute effects: N.A. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. 
Chronic effects: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. 
Target organs: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. 

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. 
Section 12 — Ecological Information 

Data not yet available. 

Section 13 — Disposal Considerations 

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.


Section 14 — Transport Information 

Shipping Name: Not regulated 
Hazard Class: N/A 
UN Number: N/A 

N/A = Not applicable 

Section 15 — Regulatory Information 

Not listed. 

Section 16 — Other Information 

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material 
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no 
guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for 
your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. 

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