Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.5-2.0
EC/CAS
200-002-3/50-01-1
Name of the chemical
Guanidinium chloride
Concentration
20-40
General Information
Revision date
2013-11-26
Product name
Xpert MRSA/SA BC
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The following SDS is for the finished product only as used in the laboratory. It contains seven components, some of which are in freeze-dried powders and reagents which are contained in the cartridge and in a Nalgene bottle. All reagents are clear, colorless liquids. Exemptions for disclosing some component information are pursuant to CLP Article 1(5)(d) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i)(C)(1)&(2)
Manufacturer Name
Cepheid
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cepheid
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techsupport@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
GHS Classification Note: The below applies to Reagent #2 containing sodium hydroxide and Elution Reagent containing guanidinium chloride.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4) or mixture Regulation (EC) Irritant (eye) – Category 2
2.2 Label elements
See Section 15 of this SDS.)
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Pictogram
Signal word
Warning CLP/GHS Hazard and H302 – Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements
H315 – Causes skin irritation. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 – Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P501 – Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/national/international regulations. US Hazard Overview: Reagent #2 containing sodium hydroxide and Elution Reagent containing guanidinium chloride. Note: The GHS classifications are based on Regulation EC
