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Product Name: Murashige and Skoog (MS) Medium
Synonyms: MS basal medium, MS medium for plant culture
Recommended Use: Plant tissue culture, plant cell culture
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Classification: Non-hazardous for transport and general handling under GHS
Hazard Statements: May irritate eyes, skin, or respiratory system on direct contact
Signal Word: None
Precautionary Statements: Prevent dust formation, avoid breathing in powder, use with proper ventilation, keep away from food and drink
GHS Label Elements: No signal word or pictogram required
Other Hazards: Contains inorganic salts and trace elements, avoid ingestion and prolonged exposure
Major Components: Ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, potassium phosphate, micronutrients (boric acid, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, copper sulfate, cobalt chloride), vitamins (myo-inositol, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine HCl, thiamine HCl)
Concentration: Formulated blend, see published MS recipe for detailed composition percentages
Chemical Nature: Mineral salts and organic vitamins in dry powder blend
CAS Numbers: Refer to specific salt/vitamin components
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for several minutes, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, seek medical help if feeling unwell
Most Important Symptoms: Coughing, eye redness, skin irritation
Flammability: Not flammable
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, CO2
Hazardous Combustion Products: May release toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, metal oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Standard protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Cool containers exposed to fire with water, prevent runoff from fire control entering drains or watercourses
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust creation, use personal protective equipment to prevent inhalation and contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from reaching surface water or sewage
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up dry material, avoid generating airborne dust, place in suitable containers for disposal, clean surface thoroughly after pick-up
Handling: Minimize dust generation, avoid inhaling dust, use with proper ventilation, wash hands after handling, do not eat or smoke during use
Storage: Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place, keep tightly closed in original packaging, protect from sunlight and moisture, segregate from incompatible materials such as oxidizers and strong acids
Exposure Limits: No established regulatory exposure limits for MS Medium as a mixture
Engineering Controls: Use in a fume hood or area with adequate exhaust ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses with side shields, laboratory gloves, protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is insufficient
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, no eating or drinking in work area
Form: White to off-white crystalline or powdered solid
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% solution): Around 5.7–5.8
Solubility: Readily soluble in water
Melting Point/Range: Not applicable (mixture)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (mixture)
Density: Not determined for blend
Other Information: Material tends to absorb moisture from the air, store desiccated
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, elevated temperature, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxides, nitrogen oxides when heated strongly or involved in fire
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Not considered acutely toxic based on available data for individual ingredients
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Symptoms: May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: No evidence of chronic toxicity at levels used in plant culture
Carcinogenicity: None of the ingredients listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Other Data: Use proper laboratory practices to reduce unnecessary exposure
Eco-toxicity: Contains fertilizer salts, large-scale releases may stimulate aquatic plant growth (eutrophication)
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic salts dissolve, not readily biodegradable as such
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation of major ions, metals at trace levels not expected to bioaccumulate significantly
Mobility in Soil: Salts highly mobile in aqueous solutions
Other Adverse Effects: Discharge to environment should follow local regulations to prevent nutrient pollution
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Unused Product: Use up in plant culture applications or send to licensed chemical disposal contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers, recycle or dispose based on local waste strategy
Environmental Caution: Avoid disposing into sewers, natural water bodies, or soil directly
DOT/ADR/IMDG/IATA: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
UN Number: Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Precautions: Avoid moisture contact during shipping and storage, transport in sealed packaging
TSCA: Components listed in TSCA Inventory
SARA Title III: Not subject to section 302, 304, 313 reporting
California Proposition 65: Contains no listed constituents
REACH Status: Compliant at the component level
Other National Regulations: Follow country or region-specific chemical handling rules
Labelling Requirements: No special labeling under GHS or CLP for prepared medium blend
