Boston Laboratory Lens Cleaner
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 2/22/08 Supersedes: 6/22/95 Page 1 of 7
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Boston Laboratory Lens Cleaner For Information: 1-800-553-5340
Product Code(s): IP-2167 For Emergency: 1-800-535-5053
Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb, Incorporated
Address: 1400 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, New York 14609
Section 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS / GUIDELINES
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL IRELAND HSE
CAS # COMPONENT NAME % W/W TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL UNITS
9003-11-6 Pluronic F127 <5 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
67-63-0 Isopropyl Alcohol < 10 400 NE 200 400 400 500 400 500 400 500 PPM
12765-39-8 Tauranol WS-Concentrate <5 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
25322-68-3 Polyox WSR-301 <1 15*5** NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE MG/M3
56-81-5 Gycerol, UPS <1 15*5** NE 10 NE NE NE 10 NE 10 NE MG/M3
9036-19-5 Triton X-100 <5 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
99-76-3 Methylparaben <1 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
7732-18-5 Distilled Water < 80 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
N/E: Not Established TWA: 8-Hour Time-Weighted Average
N/A: Not Applicable STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists C: Ceiling Limit
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
LFC: Lowest Feasible Concentration OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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PPM: Parts Per Million mg/m : Milligrams Per Cubic Meter
*: Total Dust **: Respirable Dust mppcf: Million Particles Per Cubic Foot
q.s.: Sufficient Quantity
Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Boston Laboratory Lens Cleaner is colorless, particulate free
liquid. This product is use as a cleaning agent when
manufacturing Rigid Contact Lenses, in accordance with
labeled instructions. Not for resale or distribution to the
customer. This product is 鈥淔or Professional Use Only鈥?. It is
not to be administered to the eyes or through any other routes
of exposure. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of
children.
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS:
This product is used as a cleaner during the manufacturing of fluoro silicone acrylate and silicone acrylate rigid
gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. It is 鈥淔or Professional Use Only鈥?. It is not for sale or distribution to the
customer. Use only in accordance with product literature. If is not to be administered to the eyes or through any
other routes of exposure. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If you are allergic to any ingredient
in this product, DO NOT USE. Not for use with soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE:
Can cause severe eye irritation.
SKIN:
Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash (dermatitis).
INGESTION:
Not expected to be an exposure route. However, may be irritating to mouth, throat, stomach and intestinal tract.
INHALATION:
Not expected to be an exposure route. However, the breathing of mists may cause respiratory tract irritation.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
No known chronic hazards.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: No ingredients listed.
IARC: No ingredients listed.
OSHA: No ingredients listed.
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN:
No Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation or other symptoms develop or persist.
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES (cont.)
INGESTION:
If swallowed, contact the Poison Control Center and obtain appropriate medical attention immediately.
INHALATION:
If exposed to excessive levels of mists, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flash Point: Non-Combustible
Method: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam for surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
None identified.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information:
Contain spill and absorb with a suitable inert material, then place in a chemical waste container. Dispose of in
accordance with Section 13.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
No special handling is required. Use in accordance with product literature.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat. Avoid freezing.
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use.
SKIN PROTECTION:
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use.
EYE PROTECTION:
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT:
NA
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance / Physical State: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: No Odor
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Boiling Point: Not Determined Melting Point: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not Determined Vapor Density: Not Determined
Solubility In Water: Soluble Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): Not Determined
pH: 7.0 鈥? 8.5 Freezing Point: Not Determined
Molecular Weight: Mixture, Not Applicable
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
GENERAL:
Stable under normal conditions.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
None identified.
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS No.: MD0907950
Pluronic F127
ORL-RAT LD50: 5700 MG/KG
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: MD0907600
Triton X-100
LD50: 4190 MG/KG
ORL-RAT
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: NT8050000
Isopropyl Alcohol
LD50: 5045 MG/KG
ORL-RAT
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: NA
Tauranol WS Concentrate
LD50: >5 G/KG*
ORL-RAT
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: ZD2465300
Polyox WSR-301
INTRAVENOUS-RAT LDLo: 3 MG/KG
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: MA8050000
Glycerol, UPS
ORL-RAT LD50: 12600 MG/KG
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: MD0907600
Triton X-100
ORL-RAT LD50: 4190 MG/KG
Toxicity Data:
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (cont.)
DH2450000
RTECS No.:
Methylparaben
LD50: 2100 MG/KG
ORL-RAT
Toxicity Data:
NOTE: Only selected Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data is presented here. See actual
entry in RTECS for complete information.
(*) Toxicological data supplied by the manufacturer.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available on the environmental impact of this product.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
All disposal methods must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations
may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely
of the waste generator.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT IATA IMO RID/ADR Canadian DG
No Information No Information No Information
Shipping Name: Not Regulated Not Regulated
Available Available Available
Hazard Class: NA NA
UN Number: NA NA
Package Group: NA NA
There are no unreasonable risks (health, safety, or property), that this product would pose when transported in commerce.
Hazard class definitions (49 CFR, Part 173) are not applicable to this product.
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200):
Boston Laboratory Lens Cleaner is considered hazardous under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Hazard
Communication Standard.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from the TSCA Inventory requirements.
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act):
SECTION 302 (Extremely Hazardous Substances): No Components Listed
SECTION 311, 312 (Hazard Categories): Acute
SECTION 313 (Toxic Chemicals): No Components Listed
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, at levels that would require a warning under the statute.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Bausch & Lomb
Incorporated nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All
materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described
herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE IS MADE. In no event shall Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or any of its
subsidiaries be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages.
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