Boston Lens Materials
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 2/22/08 Supersedes: 11/28/05 Page 1 of 5
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Boston Lens Materials For Information: 1-800-333-4730
Product Code: 1000, 1400, 1500, 1700, 1800, 2100, 2200, For Emergency: 1-800-535-5053
2300, 2600
Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb
Address: Division of Wilmington Partners L.P.
Rochester, New York 14609
Section 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS / GUIDELINES
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL IRELAND HSE
Product COMPONENT NAME % W/W TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL TWA /STEL UNITS
BOSTON Methylmethacrylate dimethyl-
II & IV itaconate siloxanyl copolymer >99 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
BOSTON
Equalens, Aliphatic fluoroitaconate siloxanyl
Equalens II, methacrylate copolymer >99 NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NA
RXD, 7, ES,
EO, Quantum
Quantum II,
XO
N/E: Not Established OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration TWA: 8-Hour Time-Weighted Average
N/A: Not Applicable PPM: Parts Per Million MG/M3: Milligrams Per Cubic Meter 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
The BOSTON LENSES are non-hydrophilic contact lens materials available in a wide variety of different visibility
tints using D&C numbered dyes, and are also provided both with and without a UV absorbing agent.
Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Boston Lens Materials are solid, tinted contact lenses or
unfinished buttons with no odor. As a finished contact lens
product or button, these materials are non-hazardous and
should only be used in accordance with product literature. If
you are allergic to any ingredient in this product, DO NOT
USE.
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS:
As a finished contact lens product or button, these materials are non-hazardous and should only be used in
accordance with product literature. If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product, DO NOT USE.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE:
Dust from grinding may cause severe eye irritation.
SKIN:
Frequent or prolonged contact with button dust may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash (dermatitis).
INGESTION:
Dusts may be irritating to mouth, throat, stomach and intestinal tract.
INHALATION:
Breathing of button dust 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
NOTE: The following first aid measures apply only to lens button dust created through grinding, lathing or further
processing.
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 dust, 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 and dispose of material in general trash or consult with refuse contractor on disposal of large quantities of dusts..
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. Use local exhaust when grinding
lens buttons.
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: Solid, tinted contact lenses or unfinished buttons
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: Not Applicable 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
NOTE: No data available on the copolymers.
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
Shipping Name: No Information No Information No Information
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 Lens Materials are non-hazardous under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Hazard
Communication Standard. Further processing, grinding or lathing of these materials may create hazardous
dusts.
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): 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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