SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: (wipes, swabs or spray) PRODUCT USE: A liquid polymer that produces a protective film on the skin once dry. CONTACT: Smith & Nephew Inc. ADDRESS: 2250 Alfred-Nobel Blvd, St-Laurent (Quebec) Canada H4S 2C9 Phone: 1 800 463-7439 DATE: January 2011 SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Name CAS Number % wt or % vol Hexamethyldisiloxane 107-46-0 Proprietary SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, eyes, skin, and ingestion POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS HMIS H 1 F 4 R 0 PPE 0 ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: Not considered a likely route of exposure under normal product use conditions. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: No health effects are expected. MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders as well as impaired function from pre-existing disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Separate eyelids. Wash the eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. SKIN: When in contact with the skin, clean with soap and water. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. INHALATION: Remove affected person from the immediate area. Ensure supply of fresh air. After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS / PROCEDURES: None MSDS_NSSP Revision A PAGE 1 OF 5
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS: See section 9 for flammability properties. Product is flammable. Avoid ignition sources. NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 4 REACTIVITY: 0 OTHER: 0 4 1 0 0 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Extinguishing powder; sand; alcohol-resistant foam; carbon dioxide. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing. Cool endangered containers with water spray jet. Suppress gases / vapors / mists with vapor spray jet. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product is flammable. Avoid ignition sources. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to an ignition source and flashback. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SMALL SPILLS: Mop or wipe up. LARGE SPILLS Containment: Do not discharge into the drains / surface waters / groundwater. Cleanup: Pick up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Evacuation: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Regulatory Requirements: N/A SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation, if necessary). If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, respiratory protection approved for this particular job must be worn. Product inherent handling risks must be minimized taking the appropriate measures for protection and preventive actions. The working process should be designed to rule out the release of hazardous substances or skin contact as far it is possible by the state of the art. Vapors can form an explosive mixture with air. Take precautionary measures against static charges. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment/fittings and non-sparking tools. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Always keep in containers of same material as the original one. Keep container tightly closed and dry in a cool, wellventilated place. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. OTHER PRECAUTIONS / REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: N/A SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None required VENTILATION: General ventilation recommended. MSDS_NSSP Revision A PAGE 2 OF 5
PERSONNAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory Protection: If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, a respiration protection approved for this particular job must be worn. In case of aerosol and mist formation, take appropriate measures for breathing protection in the event workplace threshold values are not specified. Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Skin Protection: Use appropriate clothing for the industrial setting. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None required for normal use WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Do not inhale vapors. Practice good personnal hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Colorless BOILING POINT: 37 F PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid MELTING POINT: Not determined ODOR: None FREEZING POINT: Not determined ph (@ 25 C): Not determined REFRECTIVE INDEX Not determined (@ 25 C) VAPOR PRESSURE Not determined WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble (mmhg): VAPOR DENSITY 0.76 g / cm 3 OTHER SOLUBILITIES: Not determined (AIR = 1): SPECIFIC GRAVITY Not determined VOLATILE ORGANIC Not determined (H 2 O = 1, at 25 C ): COMPOUNDS (VOC): DENSITY: Not determined % VOLATILE: Not determined VISCOSITY: Not determined EVAPORATION RATE: Not determined SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY / POLYMERIZATION): None. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): None. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE DOSE EFFECTS B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 Hexamethyldisiloxane (107-46-0) Inhalation LC50 Rat >48 mg/l 1 h; Oral LD50 Rat >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit 16 ml/kg MSDS_NSSP Revision A PAGE 3 OF 5
CARCINOGENICITY B: Component Carcinogenicity None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, NIOSH, or NTP. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity Hexamethyldisiloxane (107-46-0) Test & Species Conditions 96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus 3.02 mg/l [flowthrough] mykiss 24 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna 314 mg/l ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: Not determined. ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION: Not determined. SOIL ABSORPTION / MOBILITY: Not determined. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The state and local regulations may differ from federal regulatory requirements, and laws may change or be reinterpreted. This information only applies to the material as manufactured. Processing, use, or contamination may make the information inappropriate, inaccurate, or incomplete. Responsibility for proper waste disposal is with the owner of the waste. Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. DISPOSAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: None known CONTAINER CLEANING AND DISPOSAL: Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION GROUND TRANSPORTATION Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act & Regulations: Article 1.17 - Limited Quantities Exemption AIR TRANSPORTATION & MARINE TRANSPORTATION The user should contact Smith & Nephew if information regarding air and marine transportation mean is needed. MSDS_NSSP Revision A PAGE 4 OF 5
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULATIONS: N/A SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION PREPARATION INFORMATION: Smith & Nephew Inc. DISCLAIMER: The MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product as of the date above. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Users should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used, whether singly or in combination with other products. Since conditions of use are outside Smith & Nephew's control, Smith & Nephew makes no warranties, whether express, implied or statutory, as to the product which is the subject of this document, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Smith & Nephew. MSDS_NSSP Revision A PAGE 5 OF 5