Witness Giardia

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Not Hazardous - No criteria found

Precautionary statements

S25. Avoid contact with eyes

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

NONE. Not hazardous

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children.

Response

P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P411+P235: Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. EEm E m meeerrrgggeeennncccyyy OOvvveeerrrvvviiieeew O ww Physical Description & colour: The kit is sold in a box containing a number of items suitable for 5 tests. The extraction pipettes and reagent strips alone contain reagents. They are very dilute and so the liquid in each pipette appears to be pure water and the strip has no distinguishing features. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

no significant risk factors have been found for this product. However, once used, treat as a biohazard and dispose of promptly. PPooottteeennntttiiiaaalll P HHeeeaaalllttthhh H EEffffffeeeccctttsss E Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product may be mildly irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort which should disappear once product is removed. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be mildly irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.