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Product Name: Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Synonyms: None
Product Use: Probiotic, research and industrial applications, dietary supplement ingredient
Chemical Family: Bacterial culture (Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium)
Supplier: Name, address, and emergency contact of distributor or manufacturer
Contact Information: Emergency telephone number, email, and website for safety support
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Label Elements: No symbol, no signal word required
Hazard Statements: No known acute or chronic health hazards in healthy individuals
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with open wounds and immunocompromised persons; avoid inhalation of powders
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Minor irritation possible in sensitive individuals on contact or inhalation; unsuitable for severely immunosuppressed individuals
Chemical Identity: Bifidobacterium adolescentis (live freeze-dried culture or powder)
CAS Number: 13434-11-6
EC Number: 236-613-1
Concentration: 100% pure culture or as specified by manufacturer, may be blended with stabilizers (e.g., lactose, maltodextrin)
Impurities/Additives: Trace quantities of growth media residues possible
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water; seek medical advice if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, seek medical attention if discomfort persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; consult medical professional if symptoms appear, especially in immunocompromised persons
Note to Physician: Provide treatment based on patient’s condition and symptoms; rare systemic infection possible in severely compromised individuals
Flammability: Non-flammable biological material, medium may support combustion due to carriers
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical powder
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known for intact product
Special Protective Equipment: Wear standard firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatus if needed
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, possible toxic fumes from carrier agents
Explosion Hazards: Fine powder may form dust; avoid dust accumulation, handle in ventilated area
Personal Precautions: Use gloves, lab coat, dust mask or respirator; avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large quantities from entering drains or water sources
Clean-up Methods: Sweep or vacuum up spillage using wet methods to minimize dust; transfer to suitable, labelled waste container
Decontamination: Wash affected area with water and mild detergent; disinfect with appropriate biocidal solution if contamination is suspected
Disposal: See disposal considerations below
Safe Handling: Wear protective gloves, eyewear, and dust mask in poorly ventilated spaces; avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during handling
Technical Measures: Employ adequate ventilation in storage and handling areas
Safe Storage Conditions: Store at 2–8°C in tightly sealed original container; avoid heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, disinfectants, and sterilizing chemicals
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, keep away from food products
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limit for this micro-organism
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general room ventilation to remove airborne particles
Personal Protective Equipment: Disposable gloves, lab coat, protective eyewear, N95 dust mask or equivalent
Environmental Controls: Use spill containment practices during large-scale handling
Special Procedures: Routine medical surveillance not required for healthy workers, notify supervisors of any allergic or immunocompromised conditions
Appearance: Off-white or cream-colored powder or lyophilized cake
Odor: Faint, musty, characteristic of bacterial cultures
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic (if suspended in water)
Melting/Freezing Point: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Partially dispersible or suspendable in water
Relative Density: Not measured, bulk density varies by preparation
Particle Size: Fine powder or granules, micron to sub-millimeter range
Vapor Pressure/Viscosity: Not applicable for solid form
Other Information: Sensitive to heat, humidity, and strong chemicals
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions (cold, dry, sealed containers)
Thermal Decomposition: Overheating deactivates or destroys viability
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizing/disinfecting agents
Hazardous Reactions: Does not polymerize or react dangerously under normal handling
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes possible under combustion of organic carriers
Acute Toxicity: Non-toxic in recommended concentrations for intended uses
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Minimal; rare minor irritation possible on prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild irritation, unlikely to cause permanent injury
Inhalation: Large amounts may irritate respiratory tract, especially individuals with dust sensitivities
Ingestion: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for most healthy adults; problematic for severely immunocompromised individuals
Chronic Exposure: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive effects
Sensitization: Uncommon, but not impossible in susceptible populations
Ecotoxicity: No known significant adverse effects on aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Fully biodegradable; organism is a normal part of intestinal flora in mammals
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected
Mobility in Soil: Limited; does not persist outside host or medium
Other Adverse Effects: None expected at normal usage levels
Waste Disposal: Dispose of as non-hazardous biological waste according to local regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse and recycle or incinerate packaging following decontamination
Precautions: Avoid large-scale release into sewage or waterways
Recommended Treatment: Autoclave or chemically disinfect if contamination is suspected
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not assigned, not a hazardous good
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Maintain cold chain as required, protect against moisture and damage
TSCA Inventory: Not listed as a chemical substance
FDA Status: Classified as GRAS for use in selected food and supplement applications
REACH Status: Not subject to registration requirements
Canadian WHMIS: Not controlled
EU Classification: Non-hazardous biological substance
Other Relevant Regulations: Compliant with regulations governing microbiological agents in intended jurisdictions
