Material Safety Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Name

Ilex® Skin Protectant Paste

Product Description

Skin protectant paste

Manufacturer/Supplier

Ilex Health Products Ltd

Address

50 Brigham Hill Road Grafton MA 01519-0196

Phone Number

+44 (0)1604 645937

PRODUCT CODES:

IP51A     UPC-A Code : 812980020004

IPT50A   UPC-A-Code : 812980020011

IPHA       UPC-A-Code : 812980020028

Chemtrec Number 1-800-424-9300

MSDS Date: 3/10/16

This MSDS has been complied in accordance with OSHA’SHAZCOM standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Routes of Entry

Skin contact –eye contact -ingestion

Carcinogenic Status

Not considered carcinogenic

Target Organs

Not intended for use on organs

Ingestion

Unlikely as Ilex is not commonly used in the area of face or mouth. Some residue may be ingested from applicant’s finger but the consistency and taste of the paste would be a deterrent

Health Effects - Eyes

Contact with the eye may cause irritation

Health Effects – Skin

No adverse reactions are known to exist from use of this product. Product is not absorbed systemically.

Health Effects - Ingestion

Ingestion in large quantities may cause GI upset with pain , nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

3. COMPOSTITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

A hydro active biomedical pectin based paste containing electrolytes of calcium, sodium potassium in a spreadable paste, which will adhere to denuded weeping eroded skin.

 Component Name CAS Number Concentration
Active Ingredients White Petrolatum(petroleum Jelly) 8009-03-8 8009-03-8 Proprietary
 Inactive Ingredients Calcium/Sodium PWM/MA Coplymer 62386-95-2 Proprietary
Cornstarch 90025-8  Proprietary
 Zinc Oxide  1314-13-2  Proprietary
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose 9004-32-4 Proprietary
 Liquipar SE Preservative Contains no Alcohol or Fragrances Proprietary

 

 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Skin

No adverse reactions are expected. If irritation should occur patients advice to discontinue use and seek medical advice.

Eyes

Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Seek medical assistance

Ingestion Have victim drink 1- 3 glasses of water to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by trained medical personnel. Obtain medical advice if symptoms occur

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

Not flammable. Use appropriate extinguishing media for containers in the area. Use dry chemical powder.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards

May be combustible at a high temperature. This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.

Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting

Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Use suits, boots and gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wipe up in to suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Prevent the material from entering drains or water courses Use appropriate tools to put the spilled product in a convenient waste disposal container. Use appropriate solvent to decontaminate the affected surface.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store at controlled room temperature 15-30 C (59-86 F) Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Standards

Are listed below , if they exist

Engineering Control Measures - No specific measures necessary

Respiratory Protection - Respiratory protection not normally required

Hand Protection - Not normally required under normal conditions of use

Eye Protection  - Not required under normal conditions of use.

Avoid accidental contact with eyes

Body Protection  -Not required under normal conditions of use

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State  Paste
Form Spreadable Paste
Colour Off White
Odour None
pH Not applicable
Specific Gravity No Data
Freezing Point No Data
Flash Point >200F
Viscosity, dynamic High
Solubility in Water Insoluble in water
Vapor Density (Air =1) No Data

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions. This product is stable.

Conditions to Avoid Contact with incompatible materials. Excessive heat, freezing temperatures

Materials to avoid Strong oxidising agents, acids , bases. Incompatible materials.

Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur

Hazardous Decomposition Products Oxides of carbon, silicon dioxide, formaldehyde organic compounds.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity: N/A. Not Available

Skin Irritation: N/A. Not Applicable

Carcinogenicity: N/A. Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility No relevant studies identified

Persistence/Degradability No relevant studies identified

Bio Accumulation No relevant studies identified

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal/Decommissioning No different to discarding a tube of Vaseline. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT CFR 172.010 : Not regulated. This formulation is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

UN Proper Shipping Name : Not Applicable. Not Regulated

UN Class : None. Not Applicable

UN Number : None. Not Applicable

Un Packaging Group : None. Not Applicable

Classification for Air Transportation (IATA) : Check current IATA regulations prior to shipping by air.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US REGULATIONS (Federal, State) and INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL REGISTRATION LAWS Toxic Substance Control Act Listing

This is a combination drug and cosmetic product and is not subject to TSCA regulations. California Proposition 65

SARA Title III Sect. 311/312 Categorization

Not hazardous.

SARA Title III Sect. 313

This product contains the following chemicals listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations: None

This product is not regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions established by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained herein is based on data believed to be accurate. However, no representation, warranty, or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself/herself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for its own particular use. iLEX assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage from use, handling or from contact with this product.