DURAFIBER PSDS No. 187

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1 SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Product Name DURAFIBER Other Names - Manufacturer s Product Code Various Use Wound dressing. Supplier Company Smith & Nephew Pty. Limited Address 85 Waterloo Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113 Telephone No. Customer Service: (02) Toll Free (Australia): Toll Free (New Zealand): Emergency Tel. Nos. (02) (business hours) SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Hazards Overview Risk Phrases Safety Phrases NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. No hazard expected under normal conditions of use. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Product / component Non-woven dressing made from: Cellulose ethylsulphonate CAS No. Not available SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Swallowed Eye Skin Inhaled Vulnerable persons should be supervised when using the dressings to reduce the risk of choking if ingested. No adverse effects expected due to ingestion. Hazard is unlikely. If contact with eyes should occur, flush eyes with copious amounts of water, parting eyelids. Seek immediate medical attention. If irritation develops, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and jewellery. Wash skin with soap and water, seek medical attention if needed. Hazard is unlikely under normal use. If inhalation should occur, remove Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 Page 1 of 5

2 First-Aid Facilities Advice to Doctor affected person to fresh air and seek medical attention. Eye wash plus normal washroom facilities nearby. Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Hazards From Combustion Products Suitable Extinguishing Media Fire-fighting Procedures Hazchem Code The product is combustible if brought into contact with naked flames or excessive heat. Chars readily on heating above 300 C. When ignited, gives off toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Water, foam, powder or CO 2. Wear fire-resistant personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spill / Leak Procedure No special procedures required. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice Storage Advice Refer to instructions for use provided with the product. Store in a cool, dry, place (<25 C). Avoid high temperatures (>50 C), and use secondary packaging if stored for long periods of time. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards Engineering Controls Personal Protection No data available. Should not be required. No special handling required. If used, handle as per medical device. Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 Page 2 of 5

3 SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and Odour Melting Point / Boiling Point Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (Air=1) Specific Gravity Flashpoint Flammability Limits (FL) (%) Autoignition Temperature Solubility in Water (g/l) Percent volatile by volume DURAFIBER is a needled non-woven fabric dressing comprised of ethylsulphonate fibres. White in colour, no odour. SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerisation Stable under normal conditions of use. It will gel when in contact with water. Heat sources. None known. None known. Not known to occur. SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Effects Swallowed Eye Skin Inhaled Chronic Effects Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. No data available. Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 Page 3 of 5

4 SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental Issues Persistence & Degradability Mobility Not expected to cause harm if released into the environment. Recover small quantities by hand. No issues expected. Movement in the environment is expected to be limited. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Method of Disposal In accordance with local waste regulations. Used product to be disposed of in accordance with the local authority s infectious waste requirements. SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Classification UN No. Class Subsidiary Risk(s) Packing Group Hazchem Code Shipping Name Other Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Poison Schedule Not a Scheduled Poison. Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 Page 4 of 5

5 SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION CONTACT POINT: CUSTOMER SERVICE Telephone: (02) Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 This PSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this PSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request. END OF DOCUMENT Date of Issue: 20/12/2016 Page 5 of 5