CDYXN - HIBICLENS

Product Identification

Product ID:HIBICLENS
MSDS Date:12/01/1995
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-210-4477
MSDS Number: CDYXN

Responsible Party
ICI AMERICAS INC.,ICI PHARMACEUTICALS DIV
CONCORD PIKE AND MURPHY ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19897
US

Emergency Phone: 800-327-8633/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 0A273

Contractor
ZENECA INC., ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP
WILMINGTON, DE 19803-2902 US

Telephone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 0A273

Ingredients

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

CAS: 18472-51-0

RTECS: DU1950000

Fraction By Weight: 4.0%


ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 4.04%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9596

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, UNCO NSCIOUSNESS.
SWALLOWING OF SMALL AMOUNTS IS UNLIKELY TO CAUSE ANY ADVERSE
EFFECTS. CHRONIC- UNLIKELY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, TEARNING, BLURRED VISION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUCCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ORAL:WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. CALL
PHYSICIAN .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:148F,64C
Lower Limits:2 ISOPR. ALC
Upper Limits:12
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND, FOAM/DRY
CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS FLAMMABLE VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PICK UP SPILL WITH INERT
ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND. TRANSFER TO CONTAINER FOR REUSE OR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLES & LIGHT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE. FOLLOW ALL
PRECAUTIONS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYE, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING. DO NOT INGEST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS
HIGH, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER AND LAB
COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:1.06
pH:5- 6.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, PINK LIQUID - FRAGRANCED ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ANIONIC COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
OXIDES OF NITROGEN, AMMONIA

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISCARDED PRODUCT IS NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE
UNDER RCRA 40 CFR 261.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.