MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Dermacea ALginate
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Dermacea ALginate
Product Name
Calcium Alginate Wound Dressing / 2" x 2" (8884-454722) 4" x
Use/Size
5" (8884-455844) 4" x 8" (8884-45648) 12" rope (8884-457212)
8884-454722, 8884-455844, 8884-456248, 8884-457212
Product Numbers
Tyco Healthcare/ Kendall
Manufacturer/Supplier
15 Hampshire Street
Address
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 261-8000 (Monday 鈥? Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Phone Number
(800) 424-9300
Chemtrec Number
January 30, 2004
Revision Date:
September 22, 1998
MSDS Date:
This MSDS has been compiled in accordance with - EC Directive 91/155/EC - OSHA's Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases Classification
Calcium Alginate N.A. 100.00% R-None None
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
Routes of Entry
- Inhalation of dusts
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
- Respiratory System
Health Effects - Eyes
No adverse effects are expected.
Health Effects - Skin
No adverse effects are expected.
Health Effects - Ingestion
A large dose may have the following effects:
- diarrhea
Health Effects - Inhalation
Exposure to dust at high concentrations may have the following effects:
- difficulty with breathing - obstruction
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain
medical attention if soreness or redness persists.
Skin
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Have victim drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach contents. Never
administer anything by mouth if a victim is losing consciousness, is unconscious or is convulsing.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
Inhalation
If there is difficulty in breathing, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Advice to Physicians
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray or foam.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Avoid the formation of dust clouds.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Sweep up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal. No specific measures necessary.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage area should be: - cool - dry - well ventilated
- away from incompatible materials
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Calcium Alginate
An exposure limit of 10mg/m3 is recommended.(particulate)
Engineering Control Measures
No specific measures necessary.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection not normally required.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hand Protection
Skin protection not normally required.
Eye Protection
Eye protection not normally required. However, care should be taken to avoid accidental exposure.
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Powder
Physical State
White
Color
Odorless
Odor
Neutral
pH
No data.
Boiling Range/Point (掳C/F)
No data.
Melting Point (掳C/F)
No data.
Flash Point (PMCC) (掳C/F)
Above 200.
Auto-flammability (deg C)
No data.
Explosion Limits (%)
No data.
Vapor Pressure
No data.
Density
Insoluble
Solubility in Water
No data.
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
No data.
Viscosity (cSt)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
- Exposure to water or moisture
Materials to Avoid
- Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- oxides of carbon 鈥? calcium oxides
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Calcium Alginate: Oral LD50 (rat) 5000mg/kg.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity
This product is not expected to cause long term adverse health effects.
Genotoxicity
This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects.
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental health effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
No relevant studies identified.
Persistence/Degradability
The product is readily biodegradable.
Bio-accumulation
No relevant studies identified.
Ecotoxicity
No relevant studies identified.
13. DISPOSAL
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not Regulated
DOT CFR 172.101 Data
Not Regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name
None.
UN Class
None.
UN Number
None.
UN Packaging Group
Consult current IATA Regulations prior to shipping by air.
Classification for AIR
Transportation (IATA)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Label Information
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC and
99/45/EC including amendments.
EU Hazard Symbol and Indication of Danger
According to EC Commission Directive 67/548/EEC this product is not classified.
R phrases
None
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
S phrases
None.
US REGULATIONS (Federal, State) and INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL REGISTRATION LAWS
TSCA Listing
All ingredients have been verified for inclusion on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Chemical
Substance Inventory.
EINECS Listing
All ingredients in this product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS) or are exempt from listing.
DSL (Canadian) Listing
All ingredients in this product are listed on the Domestic Substance List (DSL).
MA Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals listed on the Massachusetts Right To Know Substance
List.
PA Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
NJ Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance
List.
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain materials which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SARA Title III Sect. 302 (EHS)
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 302.
SARA Title III Sect. 304
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 304.
SARA Title III Sect. 311/312 Categorization
This product does not meet any of the SARA Title III Section 311/312 categorizations.
SARA Title III Sect. 313
This product does not contain a chemical that is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis
concentrations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings
NFPA Code for Flammability - 0
NFPA Code for Health - 0
NFPA Code for Reactivity - 0
NFPA Code for Special Hazards - 0
HMIS Ratings
HMIS Code for Flammability - 0
HMIS Code for Health - 0
HMIS Code for Reactivity - 0
HMIS Code for Personal Protection - See Section 8
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations
N/A: Denotes no applicable information found or available
CAS#: Chemical Abstracts Service Number
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP: National Toxicology Program
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
R: Risk
S: Safety
EU: European Union
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
BOD: Biological Oxygen Demand
KoC: Soil Organic Carbon Partition Coefficient
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The information and recommendations presented in this MSDS are based on sources believed to be
accurate; therefore, The Kendall Company assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of
this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
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