Material Safety Data Sheet Catalog# ASRHVN-150N-040
1. Product and Company Information
Product name: HSV Non-Typing Primer and Probe Set
Common name: HSV Non-Tying ASR (Analyte Specific Reagent)
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 is a solid bead containing organic and inorganic solutes.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
CAS# Chemical Name OSHA PEL
69-65-8 D-Mannitol N/A
7365-45-9 HEPES N/A
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride N/A
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin N/A
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Caution! May cause irritation to eye, skin irritation, and respiratory tract. May be
harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. At very high doses, may cause
vomiting, chills, dizziness, chest pain, heart failure, and pulmonary edema.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
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Chronic: No information found.
NFPA Hazard Rating (estimated): Health 1; Flammability 1; Instability: 0
4. First Aid Measures
Eye: Flush thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
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 large amounts are swallowed, give water to drink and get medical
advice.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As with most organic materials, fire is possible at elevated
temperatures or by contact with an ignition source. As in any fire, wear self-
contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand (MSHA/NIOSH approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, 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: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
6. Accidental Release Measures
Turn off potential ignition sources. Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated in Section 8. Absorb liquids with inert material and place residues in a suitable
container for waste disposal. After removal, ventilate contaminated area and flush
thoroughly with water.
7. Handling and Storage
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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: White bead.
Physical State: Solid.
Odor: Odorless. pH: Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure: No data. Vapor Density: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data. Viscosity: No data.
Boiling Point: No data. Freezing/Melting Point: No data.
Decomposition Temperature: No data. Solubility: Not applicable.
Specific Gravity/Density: No data. Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, heat, flames, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other materials: Strong acids and oxidizing agents, bromine
trifluoride, potassium permanganate, sulfuric acid.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: May form carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, potassium oxides, and chlorides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
CAS # Name LD50/LC50 Carcinogenicity
69-65-8 D-Mannitol Oral rat LD50: 13500 mg/kg NTP - No
7365-45-9 HEPES No data found NTP - No
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride Oral rat LD50: 2600 mg/kg NTP - No
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin 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
Transport in accordance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations. May
qualify for small quantity exemptions.
15. Regulatory Information
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CERCLA SARA 302 SARA 313
CAS# Name
RQ EHS
69-65-8 D-Mannitol No No No
7365-45-9 HEPES No No No
7447-40-7 Potassium Chloride No No No
9048-46-8 Bovine Serum Albumin 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鈥檚 obligations shall be only as
set forth in Cepheid鈥檚 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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