Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.5% TO 1.5%
General Information
Revision date
2025-01-01
Product name
Xpert C. difficile/Epi; Xpert C. difficile; Xpert C. difficile BT
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use
supplier name
Cepheid AB
Manufacturer Name
Cepheid
Emergency telephone
1 (800) 535-5053, 1 (352) 323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cepheid AB
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techsupport@cepheid.com, support@cepheideurope.com, TechSupportANZ@cepheid.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HCS 2012 UN GHS According to: UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Classification of the Substance or Mixture UN GHS Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Irritation 2 Eye Irritation 2
2.2 Label elements
UN GHS WARNING
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Storage/Disposal Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water . Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Storage/Disposal Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
Additional information
0.5-1.5 percent of this product consists of an ingredient of unknown toxicity. 0.5-1.5 percent of this product consists of an ingredient of unknown toxicity.
Other hazards
UN GHS According to the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is considered hazardous. United States (US)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
UN GHS Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Irritation 2 Eye Irritation 2
