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Product Name: Assurance GDS SalmonellaTq Kit
Product Code: Specific kit codes provided by manufacturer
Manufacturer: Neogen Corporation
Address: 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, MI 48912
Emergency Phone: +1-800-234-5333
Intended Use: Detection of Salmonella DNA in food and environmental samples using molecular biology methods
Contact Point: Technical services division, available during business hours for guidance on storage, disposal, or incident response
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under current GHS requirements
Most Important Hazards: Some components can irritate skin and eyes on direct contact, particularly buffers and lysis solutions containing detergents or guanidine salts
Label Elements: Signal word “warning,” pictogram for irritant in line with local requirements
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact; use only as instructed; wear basic personal protection
Potential Environmental Effects: Most kit materials have low environmental impact, although certain reagents should not be released into sewage systems without neutralization
Microbial Lysis Reagent: Contains guanidine hydrochloride (CAS 50-01-1) at concentrations below 10%, sodium dodecyl sulfate under 2%
DNA Master Mix: Proprietary enzyme blend, stabilizers, and buffer components
Positive Control: Purified Salmonella DNA, provided in capped tubes with stabilizing solution
Negative Control: Non-target DNA solution in buffer
Other Reagents: Includes wash buffers (Tris-HCl, sodium chloride, and low concentrations of EDTA), magnetic beads suspended in nontoxic medium
Formulation Details: Manufacturer keeps specific concentrations proprietary, but the kit avoids substances on major local regulatory restricted lists
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes slowly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical attention if irritation continues
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash area thoroughly with mild soap and water, get medical help for persistent irritation or rash
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, aid breathing if necessary, consult a physician if symptoms or discomfort persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical professional, call a doctor if adverse effects develop
Special Notes for Medical Professionals: Treatment is supportive and based on symptoms, no specific antidotes for kit components
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO2 for small fires involving kit packaging or plastic tubes
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None expected for small laboratory quantities
Special Fire Hazards: Some kit plastics can release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen oxides if burned
Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing responding to a laboratory fire
Firefighting Instructions: Isolate area, avoid breathing combustion products, ventilate area thoroughly after fire is controlled
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves and safety goggles to avoid contact, ventilate area, isolate spill if possible
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into drains or public waters for reagents containing guanidine, absorb with inert material for small spills
Cleanup Procedures: Scoop or absorb with paper towels or appropriate absorbent, place material in sealable container, wash spill site with soap and water after pickup
Disposal of Spills: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, avoid mixing with incompatible materials
Incident Reporting: Inform lab supervisor immediately, complete incident documentation for recordkeeping
Handling: Open vials in designated laboratory areas, follow universal precautions, avoid splashing, work in well-ventilated spaces
Storage Requirements: Store kit between 2°C and 8°C, keep out of reach of unauthorized personnel, keep containers tightly closed, avoid freezing unless specified by the manufacturer
Incompatibilities: Keep away from strong oxidizers, acids or bases, and incompatible chemicals as outlined in the technical manual
Other Precautions: Label secondary containers, keep documentation and training records accessible for inspections or audits
Engineering Controls: Operate inside certified biosafety cabinet if sample sources present biological risk, maintain air circulation
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear disposable nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, and lab coat, change gloves after contact with reagent tubes
Respiratory Protection: Not typically required, use dust mask if powder-form components are handled and ventilation is limited
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after use, do not eat, drink, or smoke in laboratory work areas, clean and disinfect surfaces before and after procedures
Environmental Controls: Minimize aerosol generation, use spill containment on benches for handling open containers
Appearance: Solutions are clear to slightly cloudy liquids, may include color-coded caps or labels
Odor: Mild, characteristic of buffer solutions
pH: Most buffers range from pH 6.0 to 8.5
Solubility: Most components water-soluble
Melting/Freezing Point: Not determined for mixtures; individual components stable under refrigeration
Boiling Point: Generally above 100°C
Flash Point: Not applicable for aqueous solutions
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: Slightly higher than water for most solutions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and operational conditions, sensitive to extreme heat or cold
Reactivity: Non-reactive with common laboratory plastics or glass
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid prolongued exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or freezing unless directions advise this
Incompatible Materials: Avoid mixing with strong acids, bases, or oxidizers; do not add metal ions or bleach to waste containers holding kit reagents
Hazardous Decomposition: Will not occur under normal handling; hazardous gases possible if burned or exposed to strong chemicals
Eye Effects: Some kit reagents can irritate, causing redness, tearing, or discomfort if splashed
Skin Effects: Prolonged or repeated contact with certain buffers or lysis reagents may create local irritation, dryness, or rash
Inhalation Effects: Dust or vapor unlikely under normal use; breathing in aerosolized sprays may produce mild respiratory tract irritation
Ingestion Effects: Extremely unlikely with proper lab procedures, but accidental swallowing could cause nausea, abdominal discomfort, headache, or more extensive symptoms if large volume consumed
Chronic Effects: No ingredients are classed as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or causing reproductive harm by major regulatory agencies at kit concentrations
Other Information: Components are not expected to penetrate intact skin or accumulate in the body from routine use
Ecotoxicity: Diluted kit solutions show low toxicity to aquatic organisms, but guanidine and detergents may cause harm in high concentration spills
Persistence and Degradability: Most organic components break down, but some buffer salts and stabilizers can persist in environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Unlikely for kit constituents at used concentrations
Mobility: Water-soluble ingredients can move readily through soil or water if released
Other Environmental Hazards: Avoid large-scale release, especially into surface water or drains, as a best practice; absorb and contain all spills for licensed disposal
Disposal Methods: Collect unused or waste liquids in tightly closed chemical waste containers, clearly label with contents
Local Regulations: Follow institutional policies and civic guidelines for laboratory waste, especially for reagents containing guanidine or detergents
Do Not: Pour concentrated reagents down the drain or into surface water
Special Considerations: Autoclave or treat biological controls as biohazardous waste, dispose contaminated personal protective gear according to regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse empties and discard or recycle if allowed by local authorities
UN Number: Product not classified as dangerous goods for transport by road, rail, air, or sea
Shipping Name: Laboratory reagent kit, non-hazardous
Packaging Requirements: Ship in secondary containment to prevent leaks, use insulated coolers or gel packs if required for refrigerated transport
Handling During Transit: Keep upright, avoid crushing or puncturing outer packaging, document shipment fully
Regulatory Status: No transport restrictions applied under IATA, IMDG, ADR, or US DOT
Safety Regulations: Workplace use falls under OSHA laboratory standard in the US, WHMIS in Canada, and appropriate ISO/CLP/EU directives elsewhere
Chemical Inventories: All reportable ingredients registered under TSCA, REACH, and other major chemical inventories
Labeling Laws: Complies with GHS, OSHA, and EU CLP for labeling and documentation
Other Restrictions: Not intended for human consumption, sale, or use except as stated in technical manual, banned for personal diagnostics
Reporting Obligations: Incidents involving exposure or large spills may require reporting to local safety authorities, documentation kept as part of laboratory compliance programmes
