ICI AMERICAS INC.,ICI PHARMACEUTICALS DIV -- HIBICLENS  -- 6505-01-210-4477
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HIBICLENS
MSDS Date:12/01/1995
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-210-4477
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICI AMERICAS INC.,ICI PHARMACEUTICALS DIV
Address:CONCORD PIKE AND MURPHY ROAD
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19897
Country:US
Info Phone Num:302-886-3000
Emergency Phone Num:800-327-8633/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0A273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ZENECA INC.   ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP  (FORMERLY ICI
    )
Address:1800 CONCORD PIKE
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19897
Country:US
Phone:302-886-3000
CAGE:13992
Company Name:ZENECA INC., ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP
Address:1800 CONCORD PIKE
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19803-2902
Country:US
Phone:302-886-3000
CAGE:0A273

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
CAS:18472-51-0
RTECS #:DU1950000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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 Measures  =====================

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 Measures  ==================

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 and Storage  ======================

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/Personal Protection  =============

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

==================  Physical/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 and Reactivity Data  =================

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 Considerations  ====================

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.

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