Pikovskaya's Agar SDS

Item Name: Pikovskaya’s Agar.
For the identification of phosphate-solubilizing soil bacteria, Pikovskayas Agar is advised.
Uses identified: Laboratory chemicals, biochemical research & analysis, analytical use, & in vitro diagnostics.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

It could irritate the skin, eyes, & respiratory system.
Strongly advise: Avoid contact with skin, & eyes, & don’t breathe in vapours.
Such compounds are unhealthy to breathe in, eat, or have contact with the skin. Exposure to such substances for an extended period or repeatedly may cause irreparable damage.
Strongly advise: Avoid coming into contact with the skin, particularly breathing in the vapours, & get medical attention if you feel unwell.
It contains substances that have long-term negative effects or are hazardous to both the aquatic & the non-aquatic environment.
Strongly advised: Avoid environmental release.
Material that is irritating, harmful, or hazardous to the environment.
The item is categorised as a sensitizer & irritant.
The powder might cause nausea & gastrointestinal discomfort when consumed.

COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients	Gms / Litre
Yeast extract	0.50
Calcium phosphate	5.00
Potassium chloride	0.20
Magnesium sulphate	0.10
Manganese sulphate	0.0001
Agar	15.00
Dextrose	10.00
Ammonium sulphate	0.50
Ferrous sulphate	0.0001

FIRST-AID MEASURES

If you feel unwell, contact a doctor.
If inhaled: Remove the victim to fresh air & keep them at rest in a breathing-friendly position.
If in the eyes: Carefully rinse for a few minutes with water. If contact lenses are present & simply possible to remove, do so. Rinsing continues.
If on the skin: Thoroughly rinse with water.
If Swallowed: Rinse mouth if swallowed. If you feel unwell, contact a doctor.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Carbon dioxide, XYZ dry chemical multifunctional, or water mist. Use alcohol-resistant foam or water spray to put out major fires.
In a fire, potentially dangerous combustion gases or vapours could develop.
If necessary, put on self-contained breathing equipment when combating fires.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Under the anticipated conditions of use, no special health precautions should be required. Wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a lab coat, safety glasses, & gloves, as directed by your lab’s protocol.
Restore the damaged area. Avoid producing dust. Clean up with inert absorbent material, then discard anything affected.
Keep away from environmental release.

HANDLING & STORAGE

Don’t breathe in the dust.
Keep away from skin, clothing, & eyes.
Store in a dry, cold environment.
Keep the container firmly shut.
See the product label for the recommended storage temperature.
Keep the prepared medium at 2 °C to 8 °C while storing at 10 ° to 30 °C (Store below 30°C recommended).

EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Stay away from skin, eye, & clothing contact.
Before & after handling the items, wash your hands.
Use safety glasses to protect your eyes & face.
Use gloves when handling & before use, gloves need to be checked. To avoid touch, Learn to remove your gloves correctly. After use, dispose of contaminated gloves according to the law & best laboratory practices. hand washing & drying.
According to the particular workplace, Use appropriate body protection.
Put on a mask and other safety gear & Don’t forget to ventilate!
Exposing to the Environment: Avoid emptying into drains.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

homogenous, freely flowing, white to light yellow powder.
pH: 7.0 ± 0.2.
Gelling comparison: Similar to 1.5% Agar gel; firm.
Clearness & colour(prepared medium): In Petri dishes, an opaque flocculant white precipitate occurs.
Culturing Response: Cultural characteristics were observed after incubation at 35-37°C for 48 hours.

STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Stable when transported or stored in the approved manner.
To maintain the stability of the product, stay away from moisture & heat.
Avoiding Conditions: light & heat.
Above 45°C, a product loses its power & effectiveness.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Effects Of Acute: If eaten, it can be hazardous.
Vomiting, diarrhoea, & stomach discomfort may result after exposure. In certain sensitive people, prolonged or repeated exposure can result in allergic responses.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The product is well known for being eco-friendly & having little influence on the environment. It is safe to use in lab settings because it is non-toxic & biodegradable. It works well as a source of nutrients for a wide variety of bacteria. The chemicals needed to manufacture the agar may be recovered from the growth of red algae, making the product renewable as well.
Pikovskaya’s agar is also made with agar that has been confirmed to be free of heavy metals, toxins, & other environmental hazards. By doing this, it is made sure that the product is risk-free for use in laboratories & does not endanger the environment.
Overall, Pikovskaya’s agar is a product that may be used in laboratories to cultivate microorganisms & perform biochemical tests. It is safe & ecologically friendly.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of by local, state, & federal rules or laws.
All used or unusable preparations of this product and its derivatives must be autoclaved and disposed of after the work is finished.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number: N/A. (Not Applicable).
Shipping Name: The international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADA/RID) do not apply to this product.
Transport is not dangerous.
Keep the item in the designated storage environment, before transportation.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulations that are applicable at the local, state, or federal levels. All modes of transportation are secure.

OTHER INFORMATION

This Pikovskaya’s Agar SDS is intended as a guide & is based on data & tests that are likely to be reliable. I don’t guarantee the data’s correctness or completeness & I’m not responsible for any resulting losses. The information is only being provided for your review, research, & verification. I DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT FOR THE PRECEDING AND OTHER REASONS.

CONCLUSION

Pikovskaya’s Agar is an efficient and dependable medium for the detection & isolation of a variety of bacteria, according to the results of the study on it. Triphenyl tetrazolium chloride is added to increase its sensitivity to Gram-negative bacteria. This medium has been demonstrated to be very selective for the growth of Salmonella & E. coli, making it an effective method for identifying these microorganisms. It is very simple to use & doesn’t need a lot of incubation time. One must follow Pikovskaya’s Agar SDS before handling this product.

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