Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Xpert EV
- Product Code
- GXEV-100N-10
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
The following SDS is for the final finished product only as used in the laboratory.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Cepheid
manufacturer
904 Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
(888) 838-3222
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
GHS02
GHS07
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
This product consists of a cartridge with five beads, three (3) reagents in ampoules, and one reagent in a micro-vial. All reagents are clear, colorless liquids.
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol EC: 200-578-6 | 64-17-5 | 30 - 50% | Yes |
| Guanidinium thiocyanate EC: 209-812-1 | 593-84-0 | 40 - 60% | Yes |
| Potassium Chloride (KCl) EC: 231-211-8 | 7447-40-7 | 1 - 3% | Yes |
Elution reagent, beads, and other reagent constituents 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.
Notes
The following classifications (EU Risk phrases and CLP/GHS H-phrases) apply to reagents. Elution reagent, beads, and other reagent constituents 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
Symptoms: breathing difficulty
Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Symptoms: Causes skin irritation.
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to remove. Continue rinsing.
Symptoms: Causes eye irritation.
Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Symptoms: Harmful if swallowed.
Immediate Medical Attention
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, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides. Binding reagent (ethanol) is flammable.
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 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.
In laboratory setting, wear gloves at a minimum to minimize skin contact.
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.
Lysis reagent contact with acids may liberate poisonous cyanide gas/vapors (applies to guanidinium thiocyanate). Binding reagent (ethanol) is flammable and incompatible with acids. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Heat and ignition sources for Binding reagent. Lysis reagent contact with acids may liberate very toxic gas.
Acids, oxidizing agents.
Carbon oxides, hydrogen cyanide,
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
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.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1170
- Shipping Name
- Ethanol
- Transport Class
- 3
- 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.
Exemptions for including some of this information on product label are pursuant to CLP Article 1(5)(d) and 29 CFR 1910.1200 (g)(2)(i)(C)(1)&(2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Xpert EV?
The signal word is warning.
What is the physical form of Xpert EV?
Xpert EV is a beads are solid white components in cartridges; reagents are clear liquids appearing as beads are solid white components in cartridges; reagents are clear liquids which are primarily buffered in aqueous solutions. with white (beads), clear (reagents) color. It has components are odorless. odor.
What is Xpert EV used for?
The following SDS is for the final finished product only as used in the laboratory.
What are the hazard statements for Xpert EV?
This substance has 6 hazard statements:
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H303: Maybe harmful if swallowed.
- H315 + H320: Causes skin and eye irritation.
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation.
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life.
What is the melting point of Xpert EV?
The melting point is near 0 °C and the boiling point is near 100 °C.