Boston Advance Cleaner
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 8/24/06 Supersedes: 11/28/05 Page 1 of 6
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Boston Advance Cleaner For Information: 1-800-333-4730
Product Code: 6015 For Emergency: 1-800-535-5053
Chemical Family: NA
Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb Inc.
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
7647-14-5 Sodium Chloride < 10 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
7558-79-4 Sodium Phosphate Dibasic <1 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
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13463-67-7 Titanium Dioxide <1 15* NE 10 NE LFC NE 10*4** NE 10*4** NE MG/M
3
63231-67-4 Syloid 244 <5 20 mppcf 10 NE 6 NE 6*2.4** NE 6*2.4 NE MG/M
25446-78-0 Cedepal TD-403 < 30 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
83682-78-4 Phospholipid PTC <1 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
68987-90-6 Makon OP-9 <1 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
7732-18-5 Purified Water, USP q.s. 100 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
TOTAL 100
NE: Not Established TWA: 8-Hour Time-Weighted Average
NA: 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
Aqueous white, odorless liquid. This product is intended for use
as a cleaning care regimen for rigid gas permeable contact
lenses, in accordance with labeled instructions. 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 intended for use as a cleaning care regimen for fluoro silicone acrylate and silicone acrylate rigid
gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. It is not to be administered to the eyes or through any other routes of
exposure. Use only in accordance with product literature. 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: CAS# 13463-67-7: Group 3 carcinogen (The agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans)
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:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation or other symptoms develop or persist.
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.
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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. Avoid freezing.
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
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Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance / Physical State: Aqueous White Liquid
Odor: Odorless
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: 5.0 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.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS No.: VZ4725000
Sodium Chloride
ORL-RAT LD50: 3 GM/KG
Toxicity Data:
ORL-MOUSE LD50: 4 GM/KG
RTECS No.: WC4500000
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic
ORL-RAT LD50: 17 GM/KG
Toxicity Data:
EYE-RABBIT 500 MG/24H (MILD)
Irritation Data:
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (cont.)
RTECS No.: XR2275000
Titanium Dioxide
SKN-HUMAN 300 UG/3D (MILD)
Irritation Data:
RTECS No.: VV7340000
Syloid 244
ORL-RAT LD50: 4500 MG/KG
Toxicity Data:
ORL-MOUSE LD50: 8000 MG/KG
RTECS No.: NA
Cedepal TD-403
ORL-RAT LD50: 49560 MG/KG*
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: NA
Phospholipid PTC
Not Available
Toxicity Data:
RTECS No.: NA
Makon OP-9
Not Available
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.
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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 Advance Cleaner is considered hazardous under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Hazard Communication Standard.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 7558-79-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 13463-67-7 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 63231-67-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 25446-78-0 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 83682-78-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 68987-90-6 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act):
SECTION 302 (Extremely Hazardous Substances): No Components Listed
SECTION 311, 312 (Hazard Categories): NA
SECTION 313 (Toxic Chemicals): No Components Listed
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.
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
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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