=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SURGILUBE
NIIN:00F009072
MSDS Number: BGZHW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALTANA INC. BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747
Info Phone Num:(516) 454-7692
Emergency Phone Num:(516) 454-7677
CAGE:FO392
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALTANA INC. BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747
Phone:(516) 454-7692
CAGE:FO392
Company:FOUGERA E AND CO DIV OF ATLANTA INC
Address:60 BAYLIS RD
Box:City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Phone:516-454-7677
CAGE:23301

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 80%

Name:GLYCERIN
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    MILD NAUSEA & VOMITING. SKIN: NON TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES; SLIGHT IRRITATION. INGESTION: MILD NAUSEA
    & VOMITING. SKIN: NON TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISEASES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/WATER. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE 2
    GLASSES OF WATER & STICK FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE OXYGEN  IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID MIXING W/STRONG OXIDIZERS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILL AT SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. SCOOP UP &
    REMOVE, PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CLOSED, AVOID CONTACT W/METALS,
    EXCEPT STAINLESS STEEL, STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. CONTAINER
    SHOULD BE HANDLED IN AREA W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. EMPTY CONTAINER
    IS NOT REUSEABLE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:HAND WASH, EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE PROPER
    PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:18
Spec Gravity:1.06
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER = 1): 0.02
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW TRANSLUCENT, SMOOTH & HOMOGENEOUS SOFT
    MASS, PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/METALS, OTHER THAN STAINLESS
    STEEL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TRACE AMOUNTS OF PROPYLENE
    CHLOROHYDRIN, MERCURY & ITS DERIVATIVESD, HYDROGEN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:REPORT MAJOR LEAKS & SPILLS TO THE APPROPRIATE
    LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. DISPOSE IN SANITARY
    LANDFILL/CHEMICAL LANDFILL. EMPTY CONTAINER ISN'T REUSEABLE.

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