MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1
IDENTITY: GENTELL LO PRO FOAM™ DRESSING
MANUFACTURER’S NAME: Gentell, 3600 Boundbrook Ave., Trevose, PA 19053
EMERGENCY & INFORMATION PHONE:  800-840-9041
DATE PREPARED:            6-31-97

HAZARD RATING (NFPA DESIGNATION)=0

4=EXTREME            3=HIGH            2=MODERATE            1=SLIGHT            0=INSIGNIFICANT

FIRE=0            HEALTH=0                  REACTIVITY=0

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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
COMPOUND:  None

SECTION 3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT (DEGREES F):  N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:  N/A
SP GRAVITY (WATER =1):  Not available
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME @ 110o C:  Not Available
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:  white, odorless foam pad

SECTION 4
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT:  N/A
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Water, dry chemical or foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS:  N/A

SECTION 5
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Has the product or any unreacted ingredient been listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program Annual Report on Carcinogens or the International Agency for Research on Cancer?

No:       X                      Yes:                 Ingredients:

Has this product or any unreacted ingredient (1%) been listed as toxic and hazardous substance according to 29CfR 1910.1000 Subpart Z?

No:       X                      Yes:                 Ingredients:

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYE & SKIN CONTACT:  May cause moderate irritation in eyes
INHALATION:  N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lo Pro Foam™ dressing has passed all testing required for medical devices as outlined in the FDA Biocompatibility Guidelines for short term devices in contact with breached or compromised skin.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYE CONTACT:  N/A
SKIN CONTACT:  N/A
INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE:  N/A
EXCESSIVE INGESTION:  Induce vomiting; consult physician

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REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:  Stable
CONITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID:  Avoid overheating and freezing
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  None known

SECTION 7
SPILL, LEAK, AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
SPILL:  N/A
LEAK:  N/A
WASTE DISPOSAL:  In accordance with all local, state and federal regulations
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Not Applicable

SECTION 9
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
No special precautions necessary.

SECTION 10
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not Applicable

Notice to Reader
All substances may pose unknown hazards and should be used with care.  This Material Safety Data Sheet applies only to the material as packaged and for its intended use.  If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned above.  It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and safety based on the actual conditions of use.  While the information contained in this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Gentell assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.

Gentell Lo Pro Foam™ Dressing V. 1.0