Home | Products | Cleansers | Hydrogel | Hydrocolloid | Foam | Covers | Barrier | Odor SECTION 1 IDENTITY: GENTELL DERMATELL™ HYDROCOLLOID WOUND 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     SECTION 2 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): Testing in progress % VOLATILE BY VOLUME @ 110o C.: Not available APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light caramel colored hydrocolloid, flesh colored foam, odorless SECTION 4 FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: N/A FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, dry chemical or foam SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS: None expected 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: NA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993 guidelines and results are as follows: Subchronic Dermal Irritation Screening in the Rabbit (ISO Part 10) - Slight to mild irritation; In-vitro cytotoxicity using ISO elution method in L-929 mouse fibroblasts - No cell lysis or toxicity; ISO sensitization study in the Guinea Pig - No sensitization observed. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES EYE CONTACT: Flush SKIN CONTACT: N/A INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE: N/A EXCESSIVE INGESTION: Induce vomiting; consult physician SECTION 6 REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS & 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 SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION: Not Applicable SECTION 9 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Not applicable. SECTION 10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No special precautions necessary 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. HOME | PRODUCTS | ABOUT GENTELL | CAREERS | CONTACT US | WHAT'S NEW | RELATED LINKS