Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB
- Product Code
- GXVANA-10 / GXVANA/B-CE-10
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
as used in the laboratory
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Cepheid
manufacturer
904 Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
(888) 838-3222
Cepheid AB
manufacturer
Röntgenvägen 5, SE-171 54 Solna, Sweden
+33.563.82.53.19
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300
24-Hour
CHEMTREC
1 (703) 741-5500
24-Hour
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS07
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Reagent #2 contains the following hazardous ingredient: Sodium hydroxide 0.5-2.0%.
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium hydroxide EC: 215-185-5 | 1310-73-2 | 0.5 - 2% | Yes |
Notes
Reagent #1 and Sample Reagent, and beads each are at concentrations less than 1% in the mixture or not considered hazardous under US hazard communication regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200), EU directives for classification and labeling of substances or mixtures or the Global Harmonization System for classification and labeling of substances or mixtures.
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
remove person to fresh air and consult a physician.
Symptoms: breathing difficulty
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Consult a physician.
Symptoms: Cause serious skin irritation.
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Consult a physician.
Symptoms: Causes serious eye irritation.
Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a physician.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use water spray (fog), foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide, as appropriate for surrounding fire and materials.
May emit toxic vapors of carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Firefighter Protection
Wear full protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus if necessary.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
If product/material is released or spilled, take proper precautions to minimize exposure by using appropriate personal protective equipment.
For small spills, wear protective gloves and absorb spill with paper towel.
Do not dispose spilled materials down drain.
absorb spill with paper towel
Materials: paper towel
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Avoid skin and eye contact.
Store according to product labeling.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
None normally required.
wear gloves
Wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles. Base the choice of protection on the job activity and potential for contact with eyes or face.
None normally required.
In laboratory setting, wear lab coat at a minimum to minimize skin contact. Base the choice of protection on the job activity and potential for skin contact.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
No information identified.
Reagent #2 is incompatible with acids. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Heat; Reagent #2 contact with acids is exothermic.
Acids, oxidizing agents.
Carbon oxides, sodium oxides.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
12.1 Toxicity
Not classified for Acute Aquatic toxicity per GHS criteria.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data identified.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data identified.
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data identified.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No data identified.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data identified.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data identified.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
Consult your institution’s environmental waste personnel on proper disposal of used cartridges and unused reagents.
Biological specimens, including used cartridges, should be treated as capable of transmitting infectious agents.
Waste Codes
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1824
- Shipping Name
- Sodium hydroxide solution.
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- II
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
This SDS complies with the requirements under US, EU and GHS (EU CLP - Regulation EC No 1272/2008) guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB?
The signal word is warning.
What is the physical form of Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB?
Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB is a solid, liquid appearing as beads are solid white components in cartridges; reagents are clear liquids which are primarily buffered in aqueous solutions. with white, clear color. It has components are odorless. odor.
What is the solubility of Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB?
Reagents are already aqueous; beads are soluble in aqueous solutions.
What is Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB used for?
as used in the laboratory
What are the hazard statements for Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB?
This substance has 3 hazard statements:
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
What is the melting point of Xpert vanA / Xpert vanA/vanB?
The melting point is Liquid reagents near 0 C. and the boiling point is Liquid reagents near 100 C..