Material Safety Data Sheet Xpert MRSA
Effective Date: 01/08/07 Catalog# GXMRSA-100N-10
TM
1. Product and Company Information
Product name: Xpert MRSA
Common name: Not applicable
Compound name: Not applicable
Manufacturer: Telephone Numbers:
Cepheid (888) 838-3222
904 Caribbean Drive 24-Hour Emergency Telephone:
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
USA
2. Composition/Hazardous Ingredients
This product consists of a cartridge with three reagent beads to which aqueous reagents are
added as part of an assay.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
CAS# Chemical Name OSHA PEL
69-65-8 Mannitol N/A
75277-39-3 HEPES Salt N/A
7365-45-9 HEPES Acid N/A
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride N/A
7786-30-3 Magnesium Chloride N/A
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin N/A
593-84-0 Guanidine Thiocyanate N/A
1310-73-2 Sodium Hydroxide 2 MG/M3
1338-39-2 Sorbitan Monolaurate N/A
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Caution! Danger! Poison! Corrosive! Causes Eye and skin burns. May cause irritation to eye,
skin irritation, and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye: Causes eye burns, eye irritation, redness, and pain. May cause serious damage to eyes.
Skin: Causes skin burns (permeator, corrosive), skin irritation, and skin sensitization.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract, with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Repeated exposure may cause sensitization dermatitis.
NFPA Hazard Rating (estimated): Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1
4. First Aid Measures
Eye: Flush thoroughly with running water. Get medical aid.
Skin: Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Get medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. Do not
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: During a fire, may emit irritating and toxic gases by thermal
decomposition or combustion. Vapors may be heavier than air and may accumulate in
low or confined areas. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
Lysis Reagent may emit toxic and flammable fumes of cyanide in a fire. As in any fire, wear
self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand (MSHA/NIOSH approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: Not available.
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion: Not considered an explosion hazard.
Explosion Limits, Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating (estimated): Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1
6. Accidental Release Measures
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Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Absorb liquids with inert
material and sweep up loose solids. Place residues in a suitable container for waste disposal.
After removal, ventilate contaminated area and flush thoroughly with water.
7. Handling and Storage
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion. Keep
container tightly closed and store away from incompatible substances or from sources of heat or
ignition. Do not reuse container. Containers may be hazardous when empty.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits: None established.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Wash hands in case of
contact.
Respirators: Depending on actual exposure conditions, use of a respirator in accordance with 29
CFR 1910.134 may be necessary.
Ventilation: A system of local or general exhaust is recommended.
Work Practices: Facilities storing or using this product should be equipped with an eyewash
station and a safety shower.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Cartridge containing reagent beads and clear to hazy aqueous liquid reagents.
Physical State: Solid and liquid components.
Odor: Odorless. Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not applicable. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable. Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable. Decomposition Temperature: No data.
Solubility: Not applicable. Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable. Molecular Weight: Not applicable.
pH: >12 (Reagent 1); 6.6 – 8.6 (Solids & Other liquid reagents)
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other materials: Strong oxidizing agents, peroxides, strong acids and
bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, alkali metals, ammonia.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
sulfur oxides, sodium oxides, potassium oxides, hydrogen chloride, cyanide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
CAS # Name LD50/LC50 Carcinogenicity
69-65-8 Mannitol Oral rat LD50: 13500 mg/kg NTP - No
75277-39-3 HEPES Salt No Data Found NTP - No
7365-45-9 HEPES Acid No Data Found NTP - No
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride Oral rat LD50: 2600 mg/kg NTP - No
7786-30-3 Magnesium Chloride Oral rat LD50: 2800 mg/kg NTP - No
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin No Data Found NTP - No
593-84-0 Guanidine Thiocyanate Oral rat LD50: 593 mg/kg NTP - No
1310-73-2 Sodium Hydroxide Intraperitoneal Mouse LD50: 40 mg/kg NTP - No
1338-39-2 Sorbitan Monolaurate No Data Found NTP - No
(Only select data presented here. See Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances database
for complete information.)
Other: The toxicological effects of this product have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No data found.
Environmental Fate: No data found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, and local waste regulations.
14. Transport Information
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Transport in accordance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations. May qualify
for small quantity exemptions.
15. Regulatory Information
CAS# Name CERCLA RQ SARA 302 EHS SARA 313
69-65-8 Mannitol No No No
75277-39-3 HEPES Salt No No No
7365-45-9 HEPES Acid No No No
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride No No No
7786-30-3 Magnesium Chloride No No No
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin No No No
593-84-0 Guanidine Thiocyanate No No No
1310-73-2 Sodium Hydroxide 1,000 lb No No
1338-39-2 Sorbitan Monolaurate No No No
16. Other Information
Cepheid makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of this information and
disclaims any liability in connection with its use. Cepheid’s obligations shall be only as set forth
in Cepheid’s standard terms and conditions of sale for this product. In no case will Cepheid be
liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the sale, resale, use or
misuse of the product.
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