SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Trade name or designation of the mixture Registration number Synonyms VIDAS TOXO IGM - STR (X10) - None. SDS number 152 Product code 30202 Issue date Version number 02 Revision date Supersedes date 26-December-2013 25-July-2014 26-December-2013 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses In vitro diagnostic medical device Uses advised against None known. 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier Company name biomerieux UK Limited Address Grafton Way, Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6HY Telephone (44) 1256.461881 Fax (44) 1256.816863 e-mail uktechnical@biomerieux.com Manufacturer Company name biomérieux SA Address Chemin de l'orme - 69280 Marcy-l'Etoile - France Telephone +33(0)478877656 Fax +33(0)478872080 e-mail gcs_immunomarcy@biomerieux.com 1.4. Emergency telephone 999 or Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician number SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Classification Xi;R36 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Health hazards Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 - Causes serious eye damage. Hazard summary Physical hazards Health hazards Environmental hazards Specific hazards Main symptoms 2.2. Label elements Not classified for physical hazards. Irritating to eyes. Not classified for hazards to the environment. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Permanent eye damage including blindness could result. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 1 / 7
Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended Contains: Diethanolamine Hazard pictograms Signal word Hazard statements H318 Precautionary statements Prevention P280 Response Storage P305 + P351 + P338 Disposal Supplemental label information Danger Causes serious eye damage. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store away from incompatible materials. Not applicable. 2.3. Other hazards None known. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures General information Chemical name % CAS-No. / EC No. REACH Registration No. INDEX No. Notes Diethanolamine 5 - < 10 Classification: DSD: CLP: Other components below reportable levels Xn;R22-48/22, Xi;R38-41 90-100 111-42-2 203-868-0 01-2119488930-28-XXXX Acute Tox. 4;H302, Skin Irrit. 2;H315, Eye Dam. 1;H318, Carc. 2;H351, STOT RE 2;H373, Aquatic Chronic 3;H412 CLP: Regulation No. 1272/2008. DSD: Directive 67/548/EEC. M: M-factor vpvb: very persistent and very bioaccumulative substance. PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substance. #: This substance has been assigned Community workplace exposure limit(s). Composition comments The full text for all R- and H-phrases is displayed in section 16. SECTION 4: First aid measures General information 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: Firefighting measures General fire hazards 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media 603-071-00-1 Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately. Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Keep victim under observation. Symptoms may be delayed. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 2 / 7
Unsuitable extinguishing media 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 5.3. Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters Special fire fighting procedures During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency Keep unnecessary personnel away. For personal protection, see section 8. personnel For emergency responders Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the SDS. 6.2. Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. 6.4. Reference to other sections Never return spills in original containers for re-use. For personal protection, see section 8. For waste disposal, see section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Occupational exposure limits Biological limit values Recommended monitoring procedures Derived no-effect level (DNEL) Do not breathe vapour. Do not get this material in contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged exposure. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Storage temperature: between 2 C and 8 C. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Follow standard monitoring procedures. Predicted no effect concentrations (PNECs) 8.2. Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Provide eyewash station. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment General information Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the CEN standards and in discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment. Eye wash fountain is recommended. Eye/face protection Skin protection Wear eye/face protection. - Hand protection Use protective gloves made of: Nitrile. - Other Wear suitable protective clothing. Respiratory protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 3 / 7
Thermal hazards Hygiene measures Environmental exposure controls Not applicable. Environmental manager must be informed of all major releases. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Odour Physical state Colour Odour threshold ph 9.2 Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Liquid. Colourless to light yellow. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Vapour pressure Vapour density Relative density Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Solubility (other) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Explosive properties Oxidizing properties 9.2. Other information Density 1.11 g/cm3 estimated SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 10.2. Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials. 10.5. Incompatible materials Strong acids. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products SECTION 11: Toxicological information General information No hazardous decomposition products are known. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse effects. Information on likely routes of exposure Ingestion Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Causes serious eye damage. 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 4 / 7
Symptoms 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Components Acute Dermal LD50 Oral LD50 Other LD50 Species Rabbit Rat Mouse Test results 11.9 ml/kg 710 mg/kg 2300 mg/kg * Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown. Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory sensitisation Skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Causes serious eye damage. IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Mixture versus substance information Other information Risk of cancer cannot be excluded with prolonged exposure. 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans. No information available. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. Components Aquatic Crustacea Fish EC50 LC50 Species Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia) * Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown. 12.2. Persistence and degradability 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential No data available. Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) No data is available on the degradability of this product. Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow) Diethanolamine -1.43 Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 12.4. Mobility in soil No data available. 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Test results 61.8-86.04 mg/l, 48 hours 100 mg/l, 96 hours 12.6. Other adverse effects No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 5 / 7
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Residual waste Contaminated packaging EU waste code Disposal methods/information Special precautions SECTION 14: Transport information ADR RID ADN IATA IMDG 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15: Regulatory information Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. The Waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. This substance/mixture is not intended to be transported in bulk. 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU regulations Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex I Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex II Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004 On persistent organic pollutants, Annex I as amended Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 1 as amended Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 2 as amended Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 3 as amended Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex V as amended Regulation (EC) No. 166/2006 Annex II Pollutant Release and Transfer Registry Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Article 59(1) Candidate List as currently published by ECHA Authorisations Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Annex XIV Substances subject to authorization, as amended Restrictions on use Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Annex XVII Substances subject to restriction on marketing and use as amended Directive 2004/37/EC: on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens at work 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 6 / 7
Directive 92/85/EEC: on the safety and health of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding Other EU regulations Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work Other regulations National regulations 15.2. Chemical safety assessment SECTION 16: Other information List of abbreviations References Information on evaluation method leading to the classification of mixture Full text of any statements or R-phrases and H-statements under Sections 2 to 15 Revision information Training information Disclaimer The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. This Safety Data Sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Follow national regulation for work with chemical agents. No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out. The classification for health and environmental hazards is derived by a combination of calculation methods and test data, if available. R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36 Irritating to eyes. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Product and Company Identification: Product and Company Identification SECTION 5: Firefighting measures: Special fire fighting procedures SECTION 5: Firefighting measures: Specific methods SECTION 7: Handling and storage: 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties GHS: Classification Follow training instructions when handling this material. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently available. 30202 Version No.: 02 Revision date: 25-July-2014 Issue date: 26-December-2013 7 / 7