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

MSDS NAME:0741-12  TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.05%,
NIIN:00D002082
MSDS Number: BHYML
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALCON LABORATORIES INC., WEBCON PRODUCTS DIV
Address: 201 SOUTH FREEWAY
City:FORT WORTH
State:TX
ZIP:76134
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-551-4444
Emergency Phone Num:817-551-4444
CAGE:18924
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALCON LABORATORIES INC., WEBCON PRODUCTS DIV
Address:]201 SOUTH FREEWAY
Box:City:FORT WORTH
State:TX
ZIP:76134
Country:US
Phone:817-551-4444
CAGE:18924

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

Name:P-(BUTYLAMINO)-,2-(DIMETHYLAMINO)ETHYL BENZOAT 
    (TETRACAINE)
CAS:94-24-6
RTECS #:DG7425000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Name:SODIUM ACETATE
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Fraction by Wt: 0.36%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 0.75%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: TO PH
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS AN OPTHALMIC SOLUTION,
    INTENDED FOR TOPICAL USE IN THE EYE.  SOME PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE A
    HYPERSENSITIVITY TO THE TETRACAINE.  OTHERWISE THE PRODUCT SHOULD
    BE NON-TOXIC BARRING EXCESSIVE EX POSURE BEYOND THEREPUTIC LEVELS
    SUCH ASIN AN ACCIDENT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT THAT
    IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:SHOULD HAVE NO EFFECT EXCEPT THE
    THEREPUTIC ONE.  INHALED:MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION. 
    INGESTED:CONCENTRATION & PACKAGING SHOULD PRECLUDE ANY ORAL HAZARD.
     **SENSITIZED INDIVIDUALS MAY EXPER
    IENCE:YAWNING,RESTLESSNESS,DIZZINESS,BLURRED
    VISION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,MUSCLE TWITCHING,CARDIAC
    ARRYTHMIAS,RESPIRATORY FAIL
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SENSITIZATION TO THE ACTIVE
    INGREDIENT,TETRACAINE.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN.  SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
    NECESSARY.	INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES
    OF MILK OR W ATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. GIVE NOTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.   IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,SEE A
    DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE.  EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH
    MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP WITH CLOTH OR PAPER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE AND STORE AS DIRECTED ON LABEL.
Other Precautions:USE CARE TO LIMIT CONTACT TO PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY.  USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR
    REGULATIONS PERTAINING  TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT.  SUPPLEMENT WITH
    LOCAL EXHAUST IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,VINYL OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION, LAB COAT
    OR APRON TO PROTECT EXPOSED SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD MEDICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AS WITH
    OTHER MEDICATIONS, LIMIT CONTACT TO THEREPUTIC DOSAGE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
pH:UNKNON
Appearance and Odor:AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKNON

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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