MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Material name Revision date 12-19-2011 Version # 01 CAS # - Product use Manufacturer/Supplier intended as an anti-fog agent for endoscopic camera lenses Aspen Surgical Products, Inc 6945 Southbelt Dr. SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Telephone number 616-698-7100 Emergency 2. Hazards Identification Physical state Appearance Emergency overview 3E Hotline 24-Hour Emergency 1-855-350-3591 Colorless liquid. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. OSHA regulatory status This product is not hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200. Potential health effects Routes of exposure Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Chronic effects Signs and symptoms Potential environmental effects Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. May cause minor irritation on eye contact. This product is not expected to be a skin hazard. Vapors/aerosol spray may irritate the respiratory system. May cause discomfort if swallowed. ne known. Mild eye irritation. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. Components CAS # Percent Proprietary Proprietary 4. First Aid Measures First aid procedures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion tes to physician General advice Imtely flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Wash off imtely with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention, if needed. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center. Imtely call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. 5. Firefighting Measures Flammable properties This product is not flammable. 1 / 5
Extinguishing Suitable extinguishing Unsuitable extinguishing Protection of firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Firefighting equipment/instructions Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or material appropriate for the surrounding fire. ne known. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Never return spills in original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see Section 13 of the MSDS. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Storage Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment. Handle and open container with care. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials. Use care in handling/storage. Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction. 15 mg/m3 Total dust. Canada. Alberta OELs (Occupational Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table 2) Canada. British Columbia OELs. (Occupational Exposure Limits for Chemical Substances, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 296/97, as amended) TWA 3 mg/m3 Respirable mist. 10 mg/m3 Mist. Canada. Ontario OELs. (Ministry of Labor - Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents) 2 / 5
Canada. Quebec OELS. (Ministry of Labor - Regulation Respecting the Quality of the Work Environment) Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values Exposure guidelines Engineering controls Personal protective equipment Eye / face protection Skin protection Respiratory protection General hygiene considerations 9. Physical & Chemical Properties Appearance Color Odor Odor threshold Physical state Form ph Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability limits in air, upper, % by volume Flammability limits in air, lower, % by volume Vapor pressure Vapor density Follow standard monitoring procedures. Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimize the risk of inhalation of vapors. Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities. Wear approved safety glasses or goggles. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Remove contaminated clothing promptly. Under normal conditions, respirator is not normally required. In case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of vapors, use suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid contact with skin. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing to remove contaminants. Discard contaminated footwear that cannot be cleaned. Colorless liquid. Colorless. Odorless. 6.5-8.5 50% aqueous solution 64.4 F (18 C) 554 F (290 C) 390.2 F (199 C) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 1 mmhg (20 C) Specific gravity 1.2607 Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Soluble. 945 mpa s (25 C) 10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. Heat, sparks, flames, elevated temperatures. Strong oxidizing agents. 3 / 5
Hazardous decomposition products Possibility of hazardous reactions Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. 11. Toxicological Information Acute effects Local effects Sensitization Chronic effects Carcinogenicity Epidemiology Mutagenicity Reproductive effects Symptoms and target organs Further information May cause discomfort if swallowed. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. t classified. data available. t classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. epidemiological data is available for this product. t classified. t classified. Contact may cause irritation with redness, tearing and pain. 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Environmental effects Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation / Accumulation Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Mobility in environmental The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. data is available on the degradability of this product. data available. data available. 13. Disposal Considerations Disposal instructions Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. 14. Transport Information DOT t regulated as dangerous goods. IATA t regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG t regulated as dangerous goods. TDG t regulated as dangerous goods. 15. Regulatory Information US federal regulations This product is not hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200. All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List. TSCA Section 12(b) Export tification(40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) t regulated. 4 / 5
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity (lbs) (40 CFR 302.4) ne Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Imte Hazard - Delayed Hazard - Fire Hazard - Pressure Hazard - Reactivity Hazard - Section 302 extremely hazardous substance (40 CRF 355, Appendix A) Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (21 CFR 1308.11-15) Canadian regulations WHMIS status Inventory status t controlled This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. n-controlled Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Canada Canada China Europe Europe Japan Korea New Zealand Philippines United States & Puerto Rico Domestic Substances List (DSL) n-domestic Substances List (NDSL) Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) European List of tified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) Existing Chemicals List (ECL) New Zealand Inventory Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) State regulations US - Massachusetts RTK - Substance: Listed substance (CAS Proprietary) US - New Jersey RTK - Substances: Listed substance This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. (CAS Proprietary) US - Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances: Listed substance (CAS Proprietary) Mexico regulations 16. Other Information Further information HMIS ratings Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0 NFPA ratings Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0 Disclaimer Issue date 12-19-2011 This safety data sheet was prepared in accordance with the Official Mexican Standard (NOM-018-STPS-2000). HMIS is a registered trade and service mark of the NPCA. The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently available. 5 / 5