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Product Name: Bifidobacterium bifidum
Chemical Family: Probiotic bacterial culture
Synonyms: B. bifidum powder, lyophilized Bifidobacterium
Product Use: Ingredient for dietary supplements, dairy fermentation, and gut health formulas
Manufacturer: Please refer to packaging or supply agreement for name and address
Emergency Phone: Refer to supplier designated emergency contact number
CAS Number: 69899-01-0 for B. bifidum type strain
Recommended Restrictions: Not for parenteral administration, consult label for permitted uses
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA, GHS or EU CLP criteria
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, accidental ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may provoke allergy-like symptoms in sensitive individuals; very low risk from ingestion under prescribed uses
Signal Word: None required
Pictograms: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid generating dust, minimize exposure for immunocompromised personnel
Other Hazards: Handle as a living microorganism, avoid environmental contamination in large quantities
Cultured Species: Bifidobacterium bifidum (live or freeze-dried)
Concentration: Viable cells typically range from 1x109 to 1x1011 CFU/g
Carriers: Maltodextrin, skim milk powder, or other food-grade stabilizers as per lot certificate
Contaminants: Absence of pathogens and restricted micro-organisms confirmed by testing
Impurities: No known hazardous impurities in regulated concentrations
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, seek medical advice if symptoms of sensitization or respiratory discomfort occur
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, discontinue use if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with clean water, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do
Ingestion: Unlikely to cause adverse effects; monitor for gut discomfort or allergic symptoms
Advice for Doctors: Treat symptomatically based on exposure and patient profile
Suitable Extinguishers: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, or dry powder
Hazardous Combustion Products: Product is non-flammable; burning of packaging could produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Firefighting Precautions: Wear standard protective clothing, avoid inhaling smoke or dust
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus if fire occurs in close proximity
Explosion Data: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air in rare build-up situations
Personal Protection: Use dust mask and gloves during cleanup
Environmental Precautions: Prevent untreated bulk release into stormwater drains or waterways
Containment: Sweep or cartonize large spills with minimal dust generation
Cleanup Methods: Shovel up into appropriate waste containers for disposal, ventilate area, clean surface with water
Reporting: For major emergencies, notify facilities or local authorities as appropriate
Safe Handling: Minimize dust formation, avoid contact with eyes and broken skin, do not eat or drink near work area
Storage Conditions: Store refrigerated (2–8°C) or frozen as stability indicates; avoid moisture, protect from direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Acids and strong oxidizers could damage cell viability
Specific Use Recommendations: Only open containers in areas with proper ventilation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling or transferring material
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, use dust extraction systems in industrial settings
Respiratory Protection: Use N95 or equivalent mask for prolonged handling
Hand Protection: Wear disposable or chemical-resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Safety goggles recommended during powder transfer
Skin/Body Protection: Lab coats or overalls advised
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits set for this organism
Environmental Exposure: Minimize accidental release into environment, follow good microbiological practices
Appearance: Off-white or pale yellow, free-flowing powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic of dried dairy or fermentation products
Solubility: Fully dispersible in water
pH (1% solution): Approximately neutral (6.0–7.5)
Bulk Density: 0.3–0.5 g/cm3
Melting/Freezing Point: Not applicable to living cultures
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Product not flammable
Stability in Water: Product disperses; cells remain viable if used promptly
Particle Size: Range varies by product and batch
Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage temperature and humidity
Reactivity: Product is not reactive under routine use
Hazardous Decomposition: None during normal storage or use
Conditions to Avoid: Extended exposure to elevated heat or humidity, contact with acids or oxidizing agents
Polymerization: Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Non-toxic by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes at expected exposure levels
Chronic Toxicity: No chronic effects identified in human use histories
Sensitization: May produce rare allergic reactions in individuals with severe dairy or microbial allergies
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen in IARC, NTP, or OSHA databases
Mutagenicity: No evidence from recently published in vitro or animal studies
Reproductive Effects: No reproductive hazards reported in literature for probiotic use
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Immune suppression, severe gut disorders could increase risk from any live bacteria
Ecotoxicity: No hazardous effect expected on aquatic or terrestrial life at typical concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Cells do not persist or replicate extensively outside host or controlled environments
Bioaccumulation: Product does not bioaccumulate
Mobility: Product disperses in water; not considered mobile in soil
Other Effects: High concentrations could alter natural microbial communities; avoid intentional large-scale environmental release
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous biological waste following local, regional, and national requirements
Container Disposal: Rinse empty packaging before disposal or recycling, based on facility policy
Special Precautions: Deactivate by autoclaving or incineration if required for biohazard control
Regulatory References: Follow USDA, EPA, and local health authority protocols for laboratory biologicals
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material
Proper Shipping Name: Biotechnical material, not otherwise specified
Hazard Class: Non-hazardous under US DOT, IATA, IMDG codes
Packing Group: N/A
Transport Labels: No label required for transport
Environmental Hazards: No known environmental hazards from shipping under standard conditions
Special Precautions: Maintain cold chain where indicated for viability
TSCA Status: Not required to be listed; non-toxic non-chemical material
FDA Status: Recognized as safe for intended uses as food ingredient or dietary probiotic
OSHA Hazard Status: Not classified as hazardous
EU Regulations: Complies with regulation for microbial food cultures
Other Global Regulations: Approval or notification may be needed in certain jurisdictions for food or feed uses
Labeling Requirements: Label must declare genus, species, viable count, storage and handling, and expiration date
