Medtrade Products Limited
Safety Data Sheet
CELOX Haemostatic Granules
1. Identification of the Substance / Preparation and the Company
Product Name: CELOX
CELOX Haemostatic Granules
Use of the Substance: Haemostat to control life threatening bleeding
Manufacturer: Medtrade Products Limited
Electra House
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6GL
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1270 500019
Fax: + 44 (0) 1270 500015
2. Hazard(s) Identification
Specific Hazards: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
No health hazard is anticipated during
normal handling of the product.
Routes of Entr y: Eye contact – ingestion – wounds.
Carcinogenic Status: Not considered carcinogenic by NTP,
IARC and OSHA.
Skin contact (short and long term) This product is intended for skin contact.
Eye contact (short and long term) Irritation, blurred vision.
Inhalation (short and long term) May cause irritation of the mucus
membranes.
Ingestion: This product is not considered toxic, but
as with any material, may be harmful if
ingested in large quantities. May cause
choking hazard. Do not breathe dust.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Poly [(1 -4)-beta-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-
Product Group: Haemostats
Product Codes and Descriptions: BP09930020
glucose]; poly(1-4-beta-Dglucopyranosamine); poly(Dglucosamine); 2-amino-2-deoxy-(1-
4)-beta-D-glucopyranan;
4. First Aid measures
General advice Show this safet y data sheet to the doctor
in attendance.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist,
call a physician.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water,
also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Consult a physician. If conscious drink
plenty of water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Protection of first-aiders: Avoid contact with eyes.
Notes to physician: Oxygen, if needed. Base product is also
5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, dry
Extinguishing media which
Must not be used for safety
reasons: None.
Specific hazards: When wet granules will form a viscous
Special protective equipment
For fire fighters: In the event of fire, wear self contained
used as a dietary aid.
chemical.
gel.