WESTERN MEDICAL -- 4.0% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SOLUTION (DYNA-HEX)  -- 6505-00N061618
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4.0% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SOLUTION (DYNA-HEX)
MSDS Date:03/08/1990
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N061618
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WESTERN MEDICAL
Address:415 WEST PERSHING RD
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60609
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-268-5800
Emergency Phone Num:312-268-5800
Preparer's Name:R E ROCHE
CAGE:0LAY4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WESTERN MEDICAL
Address:415-423 W PERSHING RD
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60609
Country:US
Phone:312-924-6002
CAGE:0LAY4

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9495

Ingred Name:D-GLUCONIC ACID, COMPD.
    W/N,N"-BIS(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-3,12-DIIMINO-2,4,11,13-TETRAAZATETRADECA
    NE DIIMIDAMIDE (2:1); (ING 3)
CAS:18472-51-0
RTECS #:DU1950000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 2:(CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE-20% SOLUTION)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HAZARDOUS TO MIDDLE EAR WITH
    PERFORATED EARDRUM. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FROM EYES OR 
    EARS FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:125F,52C
Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMULA HAS 25% OR LESS NON-IONIC
    DETERGENTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF EYES AND EARS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE NEEDED (MFR)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:RINSE WITH WATER IF ON SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:200F,93C
Vapor Pres:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.01 (H*2O = 1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:APPROX SAME AS H*2O
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, FAINT ALCOHOL-LIKE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANIONIC DETERGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE IN EXCESS HEAT (104F) OVER A LONG
    PERIOD OF TIME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . FLUSH WITH WATER.

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