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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR:PETROLATUM DRESSING
SECTION 1- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Phone NumberMarketed By
Petrolatum DressingWound Dressings (varies)61-77030 (1"x8")61-20053 (l"x36")61-20056 (3"x9")Derma Sciences, Inc.104 Shorting RoadToronto, OntarioMIS 3S4, Canada416-299-4003McKesson CorporationMcKesson Medical-SurgicalRichmond, VA 23228
Product NameUse/SizeProduct Numbers
Manufacturer/SupplierAddress
SECTION 2-COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THECOMPONENTS
Petrolatum White CAS No: 8009-03-8
SECTION 3-HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry Eye Contact / Ingestion
Carcinogenic Status Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, andOSHA
Target Organs Eye
Health Effects EyesContact may cause slight transient irritation
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Health Effects SkinThis product is non-irritating to the skin and skinabsorption is not associated with any health effects.
Health Effects IngestionA large dose may have thenausea, vomiting, diarrhea,intestinal obstruction.
following effects:abdominal pain,
Health Effects InhalationNo adverse effects are expected during normalconditions of use.
SECTION 4- FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water forat least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtainmedical attention if soreness or redness persists.
Skin If skin irritation develops, or other symptoms occur,discontinue use. Seek medical attention ifsymptoms persist.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Have victim drink 1-3glasses of water to dilute stomach contents. Neveradminister anything by mouth if a victim is losingconsciousness, is unconscious or is convulsing.Obtain medical attention immediately.
SECTION 4- FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation If there is difficulty in breathing, give oxygen. Seekmedical attention if symptoms persist.
Advise to physicians Treat symptomatically.
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SECTION 5-FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Unusual Fire andExplosion hazards
Protective Equipmentfor Fire-Fighting
Non Flammable. Select extinguishing agentappropriate to other materials involved.
None known
Wear full protective clothing and self-containedbreathing apparatus.
SECTION 6-ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
This product, in final fonn, is a petrolatum gauze dressing, and is not expected topresent a spill or release hazard. No specific measures necessary.
SECTION 7-HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage area should be cool, dryand well ventilated.
SECTION 8-SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory ProtectionVentilationHand ProtectionEye Protection
Body Protection
Not nonnally neededNot nonnally neededSkin protection not nonnally requiredEye protection not nonnally required. However,care should be taken to avoid accidental exposure.Normal work wear
SECTION 9-PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical StateColorOdor
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OintmentWhite-Off-WhiteOdorless
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PHBoiling RangIPoint (OCIF)Melting Point eC/F)Flash Point (PMCC)eCIF)Explosion Limits (%)Vapor PressureDensitySolubility in WaterVapor Density (Air=l)Viscosity (cSt)
No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo data
SECTION 10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid Heat- High Temperatures- Pressure
Materials to Avoid None known
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
SECTION 11- DISPOSAL
Disposal of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.Dispose of containers with care.
Prepared By: Derma Sciences QualityAssurance Department on January 10, 2005
The information and recommendations presented in this MSDS are based on sources believed to beaccurate, therefore, Derma Sciences, Inc. assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of thisinformation. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the informationfor their particularpurposes.
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