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
General Information
Revision date
2012-06-22
Product name
Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The following Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for the final finished product only as used in the
Manufacturer Name
Cepheid
Emergency telephone
1 (703) 741-5500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cepheid
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techsupport@cepheid.com, support@cepheideurope.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H303, H315, H316, H319, H320, H402
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 thiocyanate.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 4) Regulation (EC) Irritant (eye) – Category 2
2.2 Label elements
See Section 15 of this SDS)
Signal word
Warning CLP/GHS Hazard and H302 – Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements
H303 – May be harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H316 – Causes mild skin irritation. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H320 – Causes eye irritation. H402 –Harmful to aquatic life. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. 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 thiocyanate. Note: The GHS classifications are based on Regulation EC
