MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Name of product and company:
Product Name: HOME CARE GEL
Supplier: Henry Schein, Inc.
Melville, NY 11747 USA
Henry Schein U.K. Holdings Ltd.
Gillingham ME8 0SB U.K.
UK Tel Number 01634 878750
Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec International +1 703-527-3887
Date of Issue: June 16, 2003
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients:
A. Substances which give the product its health-risk properties, if any.
STANNOUS FLUORIDE
3. Hazardous properties:
Physical/Chemical Hazards: NONE
Human Health Hazards: Irritation to the skin. Unknown
acute or chronic hazard
Environmental Hazards: Not determined
4. First aid measures:
Effects and Symptoms:
Inhalation: Slight chance of irritation
Skin contact: Repeated contact with skin may cause
reddening and irritation.
Eye contact: Irritation possible
Ingestion: Possible irritation with ingestion.
First Aid Measures:
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water
Eye contact: Immediately flush with copious amounts
of water.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting by medical person and
seek medical attention.
5. Fire fighting measures:
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Extinguishing Media
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical
foam, alcohol foam or CO2
Special fire-fighting procedures: None
Unusual fire/explosion hazards: None
Hazardous thermal (de) composition products: May liberate acrolein
Protection of fire fighters: Firefighters should wear self-
contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing.
6. Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions: Gloves and eye protection
suggested
Environmental Precautions and Clean-up Methods: Collect spilled materials and
place in a closed container.
7. Handling and storage:
Handling: Avoid contact with skin.
Storage: Store at or below room temperature. Keep
container closed and wash thoroughly after
handling.
8. Exposure control/personal protection:
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory system: No respiratory protection needed under normal
use conditions.
Skin and body: Lab Coat
Hands: Gloves
Eyes: Safety glasses
9. Physical and chemical properties:
Physical State and Appearance: Colorless gel
Odor: Characteristic odor and flavor
Boiling Point: ND
Melting Point: ND
Specific Gravity: 1.3
Solubility: Soluble
Approximately 320 掳C
Flash Point:
Flammability: ND
Autoignition Temperature: ND
Explosion Properties: ND
10. Stability and reactivity:
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Stability: This material is stable.
Conditions to Avoid/Materials to Avoid: None
Hazardous Reactions: ND
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May liberate acrolein
11. Toxicological information:
Skin Irritation: Slight irritation to skin
Eye Irritation: Mild irritation to eyes
12. Ecological information:
May cause adverse environmental impact if material reaches waterways.
13. Waste disposal:
Methods of disposal; Waste of Residues;
Contaminated Packaging: Collect spilled materials by wiping up
or mopping any spill and dispose of in
an approved container.
14. Transport information:
Additional Information: None required
15. Regulatory information:
Symbols of Danger:
R-Phrase:
R21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
S-Phrase:
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
16. Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However,
neither the above named supplier 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.
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