| Common Name: | BLANKETS AND BURN DRESSINGS |
| Manufacturer: | WATER-JEL TECHNOLOGIES |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/27/2012 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 1PCL1, 1PCZ9, 1PDB9, 1VAA3, 39N561, 3RUM5, 8A563, 8ARR2, 8ATP9, 8C902, 8L549, 8PC96, 8RG30, 8UJX2, 8ULM5, 9CG50, 9LER7, 9M065, 9MAT5, 9RRD1, 9RTV3, 9WPK7, 9WR66, 9X289, 9XFR4, 9XKT4 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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WATER-JEL(R*) TECHNOLOGIES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WATER-JEL BLANKETS AND BURN DRESSINGS
MSDS NO.: 015
REVISION NO.: 6
EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/27/2012
| SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION |  |
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR:
WATER-JEL TECHNOLOGIES
50 BROAD STREET
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
201-507-8300
800-275-3433
PRODUCT NAME: WATER-JEL BLANKETS AND BURN DRESSINGS
SYNONYMS: BURN TREATMENT
INTENDED USE:
WATER-JEL BLANKETS ARE NON-STERILE WOOL SUBSTRATE WITH A FLUID VISCOUS GEL,
AND WATER-JEL STERILE BURN DRESSINGS ARE NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES WITH A FLUID
VISCOUS GEL. PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR FIRST AID TREATMENT OF BURNS TO EASE
PAIN AND TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AGAINST CONTAMINATION UNTIL MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED. THIS MSDS IS FOR THE GEL ONLY. THE WOVEN AND
NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES DO NOT REQUIRE AN MSDS. BLANKETS MAY BE USED FOR
EXTINGUISHING SMALL FIRES. POWER SOURCE(S) SHOULD BE TURNED OFF IN THE
EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT:
IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.: 800-275-3433
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 201-507-8300
| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION INFORMATION | |
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR SUBSECTION 1910.1200 (I) (1) THE SPECIFIC
CHEMICAL IDENTITY OF THIS PRODUCT IS BEING WITHHELD AS A TRADE SECRET.
CHEMICAL NAME: GLYCERIN USP
PERCENT: PROPRIETARY
CAS NUMBER: 56-81-5
EXPOSURE LIMITS: NONE ESTABLISHED
CHEMICAL NAME: GERMABEN II
PERCENT: PROPRIETARY
CAS NUMBER: NOT ESTABLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS: NONE ESTABLISHED
| SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW & HAZARDS PRESENT TO MAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
ACUTE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE IRRITATION AND DISCOMFORT; CHRONIC EFFECTS ARE
POSSIBLE WITH THE INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INGESTION, EYES
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES: MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION.
SKIN: PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION.
INHALATION: N/A
INGESTION: SWALLOWING SMALL AMOUNTS IS NOT LIKELY CAUSE INJURY.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR EYE DISORDERS MAY BECOME AGGRAVATED THROUGH PROLONGED
EXPOSURE.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES: PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION.
SKIN: PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION.
INHALATION: N/A
INGESTION: SWALLOWING LARGE AMOUNT MAY CAUSE INJURY.
| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES | |
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES:
FLUSH EYES WITH CLEAR RUNNING WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES
WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN; IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN:
FLUSH WITH CLEAR RUNNING WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES; IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: N/A
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHYSICIAN:
TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. REFER TO INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS.
| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
NFPA CLASSIFICATION:
HEALTH 1
FIRE 0
REACTIVITY 0
OTHER N/A
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES:
FLASH POINT: N/A
METHOD: N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: (IN AIR % BY VOLUME)
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
PROHIBITED EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR (HELMET WITH FACE
SHIELD, BUNKER COATS, GLOVES AND RUBBER BOOTS. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
WATER.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
CLEANUP METHODS:
SMALL SPILLS: SMALL SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
LARGE SPILLS:
LARGE SPILLS SHOULD BE COLLECTED WITH APPROVED ABSORBENT AND DISPOSED IN AN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING & STORAGE | |
HANDLING: KEEP CONTAINER(S) TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORAGE:
KEEP CONTAINER(S) TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY
AREA.
SPECIFIC USES:
WATER-JEL BLANKETS ARE NON-STERILE WOOL SUBSTRATE WITH A FLUID VISCOUS GEL,
AND WATER-JEL STERILE BURN DRESSINGS ARE NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES WITH A FLUID
VISCOUS GEL. PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR FIRST AID TREATMENT CONTAMINATION
UNTIL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED. THIS MSDS IS FOR THE GEL ONLY. THE
WOVEN AND NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES DO NOT REQUIRE AN MSDS. BLANKETS MAY BE USED
FOR EXTINGUISHING SMALL FIRES. POWER SOURCE(S) SHOULD BE TURNED OFF IN THE
EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
EXPOSURE LIMITS VALUES:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
COOL JEL NOT ESTABLISHED NOT ESTABLISHED
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED.
HAND PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED.
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED.
SKIN PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED.
GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:
PRACTICE SAFE WORK HABITS. USE ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
PRODUCT: WATER-JEL BLANKETS AND BURN DRESSINGS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPEARANCE: OFF WHITE, TRANSLUCENT VISCOUS GEL
ODOR: MEDICINAL, SLIGHT TEA TREE OIL SCENT
IMPORTANT HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
BOILING POINT: 200 DEG. F
MELTING POINT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FLASH POINT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 1.01
WATER SOLUBILITY: COMPLETE
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (N-OCTANOL/WATER): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
VISCOSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
VAPOR PRESSURE (MM Hg): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
EVAPORATION RATE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
% VOLATILE (BY VOLUME @ 68 DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY & REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: THIS MATERIAL IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
DECOMPOSITION WILL NOT OCCUR IF HANDLED AND STORED PROPERLY. THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, SMALL AMOUNTS OF NITROGEN
OXIDES, HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS OR PROPIONALDEHYDE.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
TYPE OF TEST ROUTE OF EXPOSURE EFFECTS SPECIES OBSERVED DOSE DATA
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
MOBILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
BIO ACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION | |
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
PRODUCTS CLASSIFIED AS NON-HAZARDOUS MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS WASTE UPON
CONTACT WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. REFER TO "40 CFR PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
PARTS 260-299" FOR COMPLETE WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BEFORE DISPOSING OF ANY
CHEMICALS.
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED FOR DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION.
UN NUMBER:
CLASS:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
PACKING GROUP:
MARINE POLLUTANT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
IATA CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION.
UN NUMBER:
CLASS:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
PACKING GROUP:
MARINE POLLUTANT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
IMDG CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED FOR INTERNATIONAL WATER TRANSPORTATION.
UN NUMBER:
CLASS:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
PACKING GROUP:
MARINE POLLUTANT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
US REGULATIONS:
ACGIH: NOT ESTABLISHED
CAA SECTION 112: NOT LISTED
CERCLA: NOT LISTED
IARC: NOT LISTED
NTP: NOT LISTED
OSHA: NOT ESTABLISHED
SARA TITLE III: NOT LISTED
TSCA: NOT LISTED
STATE REGULATIONS:
MA SUBSTANCE LIST: NOT LISTED
NJ RTK HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: NOT LISTED
PA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: NOT LISTED
CANADIAN WHMIS: NOT LISTED
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS ACCURATE.
HOWEVER, NEITHER WATER-JEL TECHNOLOGIES, NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. FINAL DETERMINATION OF SUITABILITY OF ANY
MATERIAL IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. ALL MATERIALS MAY PRESENT
UNKNOWN HAZARDS AND SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION. ALTHOUGH CERTAIN HAZARDS
ARE DESCRIBED HEREIN, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY HAZARDS
THAT EXIST.