Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2021-01-02
Product name
Proflow Streptococcus A
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Proflow™ Streptococcus A is a single use chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcus antigens in human throat swab samples. This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus infection. As with
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Company Information
company name
Pro-Lab Diagnostics
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute Toxic 3: H301
Environmental hazards
Aquatic Acute 1: H400 The product contains Sodium azide, at a concentration ≤ 0.1 %. So according to the classification rules related in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, this product is non-hazardous. Information about Sodium azide being present in the product is referred to in Other hazards (related to Sodium azide) and in Section 3. The product also contains some substances from human origin. It is therefore recommended to handle it according to the convenient procedures relative to infectious material.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301: Toxic if swallowed. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke whne using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
2.3 Other hazards
Even in small amounts, Sodium azide may react with lead and copper plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides. Sodium azide is also rapidly absorbed through skin.
