Product Name: EX-CELL ADVANCED CHO FED-BATCH MEDIUM
Product Code: SAFC XCCFB 2024
Manufacturer/Supplier: MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA Group), 3050 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 USA
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (800-424-9300, International +1-703-527-3887), Product Information (800-325-3010)
Recommended Use: Cell culture, bioprocessing (for research and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals).
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria.
Physical State: Solid (powder); fine, dust-generating if agitated or transferred.
Label Elements: No symbol required; precautionary use recommended.
Hazards: Mild respiratory irritation possible if dust is generated. Eye and skin irritation from direct contact.
Routes of Exposure: Eyes, respiratory tract, skin.
Chemical Nature: Chemically defined, animal-origin free powdered medium.
Major Components: Amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts, trace elements, carbohydrates, lipids.
Proprietary Blend: Specific formulation proprietary. Typical ingredients may include L-glutamine, glucose, sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, iron sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, phenol red.
Impurities: Below detection/regulated limits.
CAS Numbers: Not assigned for blend; components have individual CAS identifiers.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; monitor for symptoms; seek medical advice if respiratory discomfort persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes; remove contacts if present; consult a medical professional.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing; watch for irritation.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; if symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms: Mild mucosal or skin irritation. Severe outcomes unlikely from acute exposure.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam.
Specific Hazards: Product may emit hazardous fumes (carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides) under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); full protective gear.
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid inhaling fumes; control runoff to prevent environmental contamination.
Explosion Hazard: Powdered material can form combustible dust-air mixtures under extreme conditions.
Personal Precautions: Use PPE including dust mask, gloves, eye protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains; contain to minimize spread.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Carefully sweep up material to minimize dust generation; collect in sealable container for disposal; ventilate area and wash residues.
Handling: Handle in well-ventilated area. Avoid dust formation, direct contact with skin and eyes, inhalation of dust; keep container closed when not in use.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place. Keep in tightly sealed original container, away from moisture and contaminants. Maintain temperature according to manufacturer (typically 2–8°C for unopened product).
Engineering Controls: Work in fume hood or with local exhaust for routine handling.
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, laboratory gloves (nitrile recommended), lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Use dust mask if dust becomes airborne and adequate ventilation not available.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling; remove contaminated clothing before eating, drinking, or touching face.
Appearance: White to off-white, free-flowing powder.
Odor: Mild, characteristic
pH: Typical 6.8–7.4 when reconstituted
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Not applicable for powder
Solubility: Readily soluble in water
Bulk Density: Approx. 0.55–0.7 g/cm³
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not established
Decomposition Temperature: Above 210°C (component-dependent)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
Reactivity: Non-reactive with most materials; avoid strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, open flames.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Decomposition may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides.
Polymerization: Does not occur.
Acute Toxicity: No evidence of toxicity at exposure levels typical for laboratory use.
Chronic Effects: No chronic toxicity data available for blend.
Skin/Eye Irritation: Short-term exposure can cause mild irritation.
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: No ingredients classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Sensitization: Sensitization unlikely from typical use.
Note: Not for human or animal consumption or clinical use.
Ecotoxicity: No data suggest significant environmental hazard from accidental release of small quantities.
Persistence and Degradability: Ingredients largely biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No components known to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in Soil: Soluble in water; will disperse and dilute.
Other Adverse Effects: No ingredients listed as hazardous to aquatic environments.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of as non-hazardous laboratory waste or according to local, regional, national, and federal laws.
Container Handling: Triple-rinse and dispose of or recycle according to regulations.
Special Instructions: Avoid release to the environment; do not pour down drain in significant quantities.
UN Number: Not regulated.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Avoid physical damage to packaging in transit.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: All ingredients comply with TSCA, DSL/NDSL inventory requirements.
SARA Title III: No components subject to reporting.
California Proposition 65: No listed substances.
REACH: All components either registered or exempt.
Other: This product supplied for research and production purposes; not regulated as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).