ALTANA INC -- SURGILUBE  -- 6505-00-153-8809
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SURGILUBE
MSDS Date:12/21/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-153-8809
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-454-7677/516-454-7692
Emergency Phone Num:516-454-7677/516-454-7692
CAGE:IO996
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
Box:City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747
Country:US
Phone:516-454-7677; 516-454-7692
CAGE:IO996
Company Name:ALTANA INC BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS RD
Box:City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Phone:631-454-7677
CAGE:60910

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

Ingred Name:PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:57-55-6
RTECS #:TY2000000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:PROPYLENE OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-56-9
RTECS #:TZ2975000
Fraction by Wt: <0.025%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:20 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
CAS:18472-51-0
RTECS #:DU1950000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:POLYGLYCOL
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM ACETATE
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. CHRONIC:
    MAY PRODUCE ALLERGIC RESPONSE IN SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PROPYLENE OXIDE IS LISTED UNDER NTP AND
    IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITATION. SKIN: NONE EXPECTED.
    INHALATION: NONE EXPECTED. INGESTION: MILD NAUSEA AND/OR VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IRRITATION OF THE SKIN IN SENSITIVE
    INDIVIDUALS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: GIVE TWO
    GLASSES O F WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVEANYTHING TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ASSURE SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ARE NULLIFIED. ADD
    SAND OR DIRT. SCOOP UP AND REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AVOID
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT
    HANDLE OR STORE NEAR HEAT, FLAMES OR OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED TO PREVENT REPEATED/PROLONGED
    CONTACT. EYE AND HAND WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:4-7
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.02 (DIETHYL ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:DISPERSES.
Appearance and Odor:AN ESSENTIALLY ODORLESS, SMOOTH, TRANSLUCENT GEL.
    SLIGHT LAVENDER ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:85

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS INCINERATION OR CHEMICAL
    LANDFILL.

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