MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BAUSCH & LOMB WETTING AND SOAKING SOLUTION
SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER: Polymer Technology
100 Research Drive
Wilmington, MA 01887
EMERGENCY PHONE: Contact local Poison Control Center or access through Hospital Emergency
Room.
SECTION II: COMPONENT INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS: Bausch & Lomb Wetting and Soaking Solution is a sterile buffered, slightly hypertonic
solution of low viscosity. It contains a cationic cellulose derivative polymer as a
wetting agent, with edetate disodium (0.05%)and chlorhexidine gluconate (0.006%) as
preservatives.
SECTION III: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquid
BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
FREEZING POINT: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/A EVAPORATION RATE:N/A
SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
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BAUSCH & LOMB WETTING AND SOAKING SOLUTION
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat, keep from freezing
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BAUSCH & LOMB WETTING AND SOAKING SOLUTION
SECTION VI: HEALTH HAZARD DATA/FIRST AID
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
None established.
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Skin: Based on toxicological testing, this product is not a skin irritant.
Eyes: Based on toxicological testing, this product is not an eye irritant.
Ingestion: Based on toxicological testing, this product is not toxic by ingestion.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Skin: If irritation occurs, wash skin thoroughly. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If ingestion occurs, drink one (1) glass of water. If discomfort occurs, seek medical
attention.
SECTION VII: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Clean up with towels or other absorbent material.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Product is not a regulated waste. Dispose of in accordance with local and state authorities for
non-regulated wastes.
SECTION VIII: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
No special protective equipment required.
SECTION IX: STORAGE AND HANDLING PROCEDURES
Store at room temperature.
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BAUSCH & LOMB WETTING AND SOAKING SOLUTION
SECTION X: TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
No special transportation or shipping requirements.
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