Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-555-9/7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
(%) 27.6
EC/CAS
200-580-7/64-19-7
Name of the chemical
acetic acid
Concentration
1.2
General Information
Revision date
2013-12-02
Product name
QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test is intended for the rapid, qualitative detection of Group A
Emergency telephone
1.866.519.4752
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Quidel Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
qehs@quidel.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H319, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
67/548/EEC The hazards associated with this kit are related to the Extraction Reagent A that contains 4M Sodium Nitrite (27.6%) and Extraction Reagent B that contains 0.2M Acetic Acid (1.2%). Emergency Overview Significant health effects are not anticipated from routine use of this kit when following the precautions listed within this SDS and the kit specific Package Insert. The Extraction Reagents within this kit are considered hazardous as defined by the
Precautionary statements
Signal Precautionary Component
Hazard statements
Word P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously H302 Harmful if swallowed. Extraction with water for several Warning H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Reagent A minutes. Remove contact H401 Toxic to aquatic life. lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental label elements
Avoid release to the environment.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification Oxidizer, Target Organ Effect, Toxic Blood, cardiovascular system, Oxidizing liquids (Category 3) by Ingestion, Irritant smooth muscle Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Eye Irritation (Category 2A) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 2)
