MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR: ANTIBACTERIAL WOUND GEL
SECTION 1- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name MEDIHONEY® ANTIBACTERIAL WOUND GEL
Use/Size 10 g, 20 g, 25 g
Product Numbers 391 (10 g TUBE)
395 (20 g TUBE)
Address 104 Shorting Road
Toronto, Ontario
M1S 3S4, Canada
Phone Number 416-299-4003
Emergency Australian Contact
EBOS Group
Unit 2, 109 Vanessa Street
Kingsgrove, NSW, 2228
Phone Number 1800 269 534
SECTION 2- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Contains antibacterial medical honey and waxes
SECTION 3- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Main Hazards Not classified as hazardous
Routes of Entry Eye Contact / Skin Contact /Inhalation
Carcinogenic Status These materials are not known to have carcinogenic properties
Target Organs Not known
Health Effects-Eyes Contact may cause very slight irritation
Health Effects-Skin This product is intended for skin contact and is therefore, unlikely to cause any adverse reaction during normal handling operations
Health Effects-Ingestion This product is not considered toxic, but as with any material, may be harmful if ingested in large quantities.
Health Effects-Inhalation No adverse effects are expected
SECTION 4- FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain
medical attention if soreness or redness persists.
Skin This product is intended to be in contact with skin and to be used as directed in the directions for use. For any experience of a reaction other than a short lasting stinging sensation, remove the dressing and wash the affected area.
Ingestion Treat symptomatically. Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician.
Inhalation No significant hazards.
Advice to Physicians Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Dry chemical, Water, Foam, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment Wear full protective clothing and self-contained
for Fire-Fighting breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills and Disposal: Absorb into inert material, allow to thicken and scrape up. Wash area with water and detergent solution
SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: To be transported under conditions that avoids exposure to temperatures greater than 25o C
SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Storage area should be cool, dry and well ventilated at a recommended temperature of below 25oC.
Special Precautions: Localized microbiological deterioration may start in areas where the liquid becomes heavily diluted with water.
SECTION 8- SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection not normally required
Hand Protection
Wear gloves when handling the product.
Eye Protection
Eye protection not normally required. However, care should be taken to avoid accidental exposure.
Body Protection
Normal work wear
SECTION 9- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Emulsion
Color Light tan to brown opaque emulsion
Odor Characteristic honey aroma
pH 3.5 – 5.0
SECTION 10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions
SECTION 11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin: Non- cytotoxic, non-primary irritant, non- primary sensitizer
Oral: Essentially non-toxic
Inhalation: Non- toxic
Eye Contact: Mild irritant
SECTION 12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradation: Expected to be biodegradable
This product doe not contain any substances which are considered hazardous to the environment.
SECTION 13- TRASPORT INFORMATION
Free from transport regulations.
SECTION 13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.
Prepared By: Derma Sciences Quality Assurance Department on March 28, 2011
The information and recommendations presented in this MSDS are based on sources believed to be accurate, therefore, Derma Sciences, Inc. assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of this information. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
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