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Safety data sheet(SDS)
According to Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006
Revision : 00002
Date of Revision : 01.02.2022
1 Identification of the substances/ mixture and of the company/ undertaking
1.1 Product Identifiers
Product Number M091S
Product Name Plate Count Agar
REACH Registration Number This product is a mixture. Reach registration number is not available for
this mixture.
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Produced by HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
Address C - 40,Road No.21Y,MIDC, Wagle Industrial Area, Thane(W), - 400 604, India

Tel. No. +91-22- 6147 1919/6116 9797 Fax No. : +91-22- 61471920
Mail Id info@himedialabs.com Website : www.himedialabs.com
1.4 Emergency Tel. No.
Emergency Tel. No. Please contact the regional HiMedia representation in your country

2 Hazards Identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification-Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008[EU-GHS/CLP]
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national
laws.

2.3 Other Hazards

None
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3 Composition/Information On Ingredients
3.2 Mixture
The components of this mixture need not be disclosed as per the regulations. All ingredients in this
mixture are nonhazardous.
.

4 First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
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 If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a
physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available.
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
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5 Fire Fighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
No data available.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides.Other decomposition products not known
5.3 Precautions for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary
5.4 Further information
No data available
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6 Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert adsorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see Section 13.
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7 Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Normal measures for
preventive fire protection.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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 Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which
are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Recommended Storage Temperature : On receipt store between 10-30°C
7.3 Specific end uses
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
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8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after
handling the products.
Personal protective equipment
Hygiene measure
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face
after working with the product.
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting saftey goggles; Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested
and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU
Directive 2016/425/EEC and the standard EN ISO 374-1/2016 derived from it.
Body protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with
multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to
engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Environment exposure controls
Do not empty into drains.
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9 Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Cream to yellow coloured homogeneous free
flowing powder
Odour No data available
Odour Threshold No data available
pH 6.80 - 7.20
Melting/freezing point No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available

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 Flash point No data available
Flammability (Solid, gas) No data available
Vapour pressure No data available
Relative density No data available
Water Solubility No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available
Vapour density No data available
Thermal decomposition No data available

9.2 Other safety information

No data available
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10 Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
No data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Refer Section 5.2. Other Decomposition products not known.

11 Toxicological Information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
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 No data available
Specific target organ toxicity- single exposure
No data available

Aspiration hazard
No data available
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
REFER SECTION 2
Skin
REFER SECTION 2
Eyes
REFER SECTION 2
Ingestion
REFER SECTION 2
Additional Information
RTECS : No data available
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12 Ecological Information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance or mixture contains no components considered to be persistent,bioaccumulating nor
toxic (PBT) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
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13 Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste treatments methods
Product
Offer surplus and non- recyclable solutions to a licenced company. Contact a licenced professional
waste disposal service to dispose off this material.
13.2 Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

14 Transport Information
14.1 UN-No
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 ADNR : ADR : IATA_C : IATA_P : IMDG : RID :
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADNR : Not dangerous goods
ADR : Not dangerous goods
IATA_C : Not dangerous goods
IATA_P : Not dangerous goods
IMDG : Not dangerous goods
RID : Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADNR : - ADR : - IATA_C : - IATA_P : - IMDG : - RID : -

14.4 Packaging group

ADNR : ADR : IATA_C : IATA_P : IMDG : RID :

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADNR : No ADR : No IMDG : Marine Pollutant No IATA_C : No IATA_P : No RID : No
14.6 Special precautions for use
No data available

15 Regulatory Information
This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
15.1 Safety health and environment regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No data available
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16 Other information

Further Information

Copyright 2016 HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

The information given in this safety data sheet is believed to be correct yet does not claim to be all
inclusive. This document is intended only as a guide for appropriate precautionary handling of the
material by properly trained individuals, information here being commensurate with the present
state of our knowledge regarding the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage or disposal.
The information provided herein shall not be considered as guarantee of the properties of the
product. HiMedia Laboratories, shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper
handling or contact with the above product. Unless explicitly stated on the product or in any of the
documentation accompanying the product, it is intended for research or testing purpose only and is
not to be used for any other purpose.

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 Certified : ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 , WHO GMP
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HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
C-40, Road No.21Y, MIDC, Wagle Industrial Area,
Thane(W) - 400604 , Website : www.himedialabs.com,
Email : info@himedialabs.com

Certificate of Analysis, Quality and Conformity

Material Code : M091 Material Name : Lot No : 0000608046

Plate Count Agar (Standard Methods Agar)

Report No.: 40001394496 Date of Release & Report : 2023-09-16 Expiry Date : 2028-08

Appearance
Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder. Observed : Light yellow

Gelling
Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel

Colour and Clarity of prepared medium

Light yellow coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates

Reaction
Reaction of 2.35% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C.

pH
pH Range :6.80-7.20 Observed : 7.19

Cultural Response
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35 - 37°C for 18 - 48 hours.

Organism Inoculum (CFU) Growth Lot value (CFU) Recovery

Cultural Response
Bacillus spizizenii ATCC 6633 78 Good-luxuriant 62 79%
Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 76 Good-luxuriant 63 83%
29212 (WDCM 00087)
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 78 Good-luxuriant 64 82%
(WDCM 00013)
Lactobacillus rhamnosus 79 Good-luxuriant 64 81%
ATCC 9515
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 83 Good-luxuriant 72 87%
25923 (WDCM 00034)
Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 76 Good-luxuriant 63 83%
19615
. ATCC is a registered trade mark of the American Type Culture Collection
. NCTC and National Collection of Type Culture are registered trade mark of the Health Protection Agency

Control Media :
. For Bacteria : Soyabean Casein Digest Agar / Columbia Blood Agar base enriched with 5% v/v Sheep/Horse blood.
. For Yeast & Mold : Sabouraud Dextrose Agar.

. All ISO 11133 : 2014/Amd.1:2018( E ) control strains are included in the Quality parameter
. HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd is Certified for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 , WHO GMP

. Information for BSE/TSE Risk The material was subjected to pH <= 7.0 and/or a temperature in excess of 75ºC for no less than 2

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 Certified : ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 , WHO GMP
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HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
C-40, Road No.21Y, MIDC, Wagle Industrial Area,
Thane(W) - 400604 , Website : www.himedialabs.com,
Email : info@himedialabs.com

Certificate of Analysis, Quality and Conformity

Material Code : M091 Material Name : Lot No : 0000608046

Plate Count Agar (Standard Methods Agar)

Report No.: 40001394496 Date of Release & Report : 2023-09-16 Expiry Date : 2028-08

hours during the manufacturing process. The bovine raw material for this product was collected entirely from Indian Origin animals
in a licensed based establishment. The animals are inspected under a Govt. approved veterinarian's supervision and were
apparently free from infectious and contagious diseases. BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)/ TSE (Transmissible
Spongiform Encephalopathy) and dioxine are not known to exist in India. This material does not contain, nor is derived from the
specific risks material as defined in The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act Govt. of Maharashtra, India.

STATUS OF THE MATERIAL : APPROVED

This is to certify that this lot passes and it confirms to the above mentioned tests and specifications . The information given here is
believed to be correct and accurate, however, both the information and products are offered without warranty for any particulars use,
other than that specified in the current HiMedia manual or product sheets. The results reported were obtained at the time of release.
This document has been produced electronically and is valid

Microbiologist/Sr.Executive Asst./Dy/QC Manager Dy/QA Manager

Microbiologist

2023-09-16

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