GC AMERICA INC -- HIBICLENS -- 6505-01-045-3255 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HIBICLENS
MSDS Date:10/26/1993
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-045-3255
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GC AMERICA INC
Address:3737 WEST 127TH ST
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60658
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-597-0900
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:T. JORITZ
CAGE:GO295
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GC AMERICA INC
Address:3737 WEST 127TH ST.
Box:UNKNOW
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60658
Country:US
Phone:708-597-0900
CAGE:01JP1
Company Name:GC AMERICA INC
Address:3737 W 127TH ST
Box:72076
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60658-2076
Country:US
Phone:708-597-0900
CAGE:GO295

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

Ingred Name:CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
CAS:18472-51-0
RTECS #:DU1950000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9495

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SINGLE DOSE PRACTICALLY NONTOXIC BY
    INGEST.NO IRRIT LIKELY FOLLOWING REPEATED/PROLONGED CONTACT W/HUMAN
    SKIN.SYSTEMICALLY TOXIC CONCEN UNLIKELY TO BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN IN
    MAN.VAP/AEROSOL CAN PRODUCE  EYE/NOSE/THROAT IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:PRACTICALLY NONTOXIC BY INGESTION.
    EYE/NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER.REDNESS/ITCH/BURN SENS DEVELOPS
    GET MED ATTN.DISCONT USE. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER.AFT
    INITIAL FLUSH REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES & CONT FLUSHING FOR @LEAST
    15MINS.E XAMIN/TREAT EYE BY MED PERSONNEL IMMED.INGEST:GIVE 1-2
    GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK.IF GI SYMPTOMS DEVELOP CONSULT MED
    PERSONNEL.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.(SUPP)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:148F,64C
Lower Limits:2
Upper Limits:12
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL
    FACEPIECE & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. ALTHOUGH CONSIDERED
    COMBUSTIBLE LIQ DUE TO ITS FLASH POINT, PRODUCT WILL QUICKLY
    SELF-EXTINGHISH & WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SM:MOP UP/RINSE TO SEWER SEVICED BY WASTEWATER
    TREAT FACI.LG:ELIMINATE IGN SOURCES.VENTI AREA.WEAR SKIN/EYE/RESP
    PROT DURING CLEANUP.SOAK UP W/ABSORBENT.SHOVEL INTO WASTE
    CNTNR.COVER CNTNR/REMOVE FRM  WORKAREA.WASH RESIDUE W/WATER.FLUSH
    TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW PROCEDRUES SPE IN NFPA
    CODES/STD FOR HDNLG FLAMM LIQ.PREVENT SKIN/EYE CONTACT.AVOID BREATH
    VAP.KEEP OUT OF EARS.AVOID STORAGE/HNDLG TEMP >40C.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CNTNRS RETAINS PROD RESIDUE.OBSERVE ALL HA
    ZPRECAUTIONS.MAY CONTAIN EXPLO VAP.KEEP AWAY FRM
    HEAT/SPARKS/FLAMES.DO NOT DISTRIBUTE/MAKE AVAILABLE/FURNISH/REUSE
    EMPTY CNTNR EXCEPT FOR STOREAGE/SHIP MENT OF ORIGINAL
    PRODUCT.REMOVE (SUPPLE)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:MINIMIZE EXPOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD
    HYGIENE PRACTICES. USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESP FOR DUST/MIST/FUMES
    WHOSE TLV IS GRATER THAN 0.05MG/M3 IN COMBINATION W/ORGANIC VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM TIGHT GOGG;FOR SPLASH-FULL FCSHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON.EYEWASH STATION,SAFETY
    SHOWER IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:NOT BREATH GIVE ART RESP PREF MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.BREATH LABORED GIVE
    OXY.CONSULT MED PERSONNEL. OTHER PRECAUT:ALL PROD RESIDUE &
    PUNCTURE/OTHERWISE DESTROY EMPTY CNTNR BEF DISPOSAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/E
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/E
Vapor Pres:N/E
Vapor Density:N/E
Spec Gravity:1.06
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/E
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR RED LIQUID WITH PERFUME ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT ESTABLISHED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUST PROD:CO2,CO,NITROGEN
    OXIDES,AMMONIA,HALOGENS,HALOGEN ACIDS,POSSIBLE TRACE AMTS OF
    CARBONYL HALIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARDED PRODUCE IS NOT HAZ WASTE UNDER
    RCRA/40CFR261.

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