MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Infant Heel Warmer
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Infant Heel Warmer
Product Name
Pouched Solution Used in Medical Application
Use/Size
MH00002N, MH00002T, 43154
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
February 1, 2005
Revision Date:
February 1, 2005
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
Polymer Film Proprietary 1.0 鈥? 15.0% R-None None
Organic Salt Proprietary 30.0 鈥? 60.0% R-None None
Water 7732-18-5 30.0 鈥? 60.0% R-None None
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
Routes of Entry
- Eye contact - Skin contact - Ingestion
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
- Eye - Skin
Health Effects - Eyes
Contact with solution may cause slight transient irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Contents may cause slight irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
Health Effects - Ingestion
Swallowing contents may have the following effects:
- gastrointestinal irritation - nausea - vomiting
Health Effects - Inhalation
No adverse effects are expected during normal conditions of use.
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.
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Skin
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing as washing proceeds. Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness
persists.
Ingestion
Induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, lean victim forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Repeat
administration of water. Never administer anything by mouth if a victim is losing consciousness, is
unconscious or is convulsing. Obtain medical attention.
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
Not Flammable. Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain and absorb using earth, sand or other inert absorbent material (e.g. paper towels). Transfer
into suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Material can create slippery conditions underfoot.
Prevent the material from entering drains or watercourses.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling. Storage area should be: - cool - dry
- well ventilated - out of direct sunlight. Do not store above 100掳F or allow product to freeze.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Polymer Film
None assigned.
Organic Salt
None assigned.
Water
None assigned.
Engineering Control Measures
No specific controls are necessary.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection not required.
Hand Protection
Chemical resistant gloves
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Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid contained in a polymer pouch
Physical State
White, Clear, with blue print
Color
Odorless
Odor
Neutral to slightly basic (Contents)
pH
Approximately 1.0-1.1 (Contents)
Specific Gravity
Approximately 100掳C / 212掳F (Contents)
Boiling Range/Point (掳C/F)
Approximately 0掳C / 32掳F (Contents)
Melting Point (掳C/F)
Contents not flammable
Flash Point (PMCC) (掳C)
Negligible
Vapor Pressure
Contents completely soluble
Solubility in Water
Heavier than air (Contents)
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Slower than ether (Contents)
Evaporation Rate
0.0
VOC (g/l)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
- Heat - High temperatures 鈥? Freezing 鈥? Contact with incompatible materials
Materials to Avoid
- Strong oxidizing agents - Strong Acids
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- oxides of carbon
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
(Organic Salt) LD50 Rat oral 3500 mg/kg
(Organic Salt) 0.1M solution did not produce ocular disturbances to rabbit eyes.
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.
(Organic Salt) In vitro chromosomal effect studies were negative in humans.
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental health effects.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
No relevant studies identified.
Persistence/Degradability
No relevant studies identified.
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.
S phrases
None.
US REGULATIONS (Federal, State) and INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL REGISTRATION LAWS
TSCA Listing
This product contains ingredients that are listed on or exempt from listing on the EPA Toxic Substance
Control Act Chemical 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 or exempted from listing on the Domestic Substance List
(DSL).
MA Right To Know Law
This product contains no chemicals, which are listed on the Massachusetts Right To Know Substance
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PA Right To Know Law
This product contains no chemicals, which are listed on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
NJ Right To Know Law
This product contains no chemicals which are listed on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous
Substance List.
California Proposition 65
This product contains no chemicals that have been found by the State of California 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
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA Title III Sect. 313
This product contains no chemicals, which are listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis
concentrations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings
NFPA Code for Flammability - 0
NFPA Code for Health - 1
NFPA Code for Reactivity - 0
NFPA Code for Special Hazards - 0
HMIS Ratings
HMIS Code for Flammability - 0
HMIS Code for Health - 1
HMIS Code for Reactivity - 0
HMIS Code for Personal Protection - See Section 8
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
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
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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, Tyco Healthcare/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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