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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.
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3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical
Name
Common Name/Synonyms
CAS #
Concentration
(% weight)
Poly [(1 -4)-beta-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-
Deacetylchitin
9012-76-4
100
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.
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breathing apparatus.
Specific methods: Standard procedure for chemical fire.
Cool containers with water spray.
6.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and respiratory
system.
Environmental precautions: No specific measures necessary.
Methods for cleaning up: Carefully sweep up and dispose of in
accordance with local regulations.
7.
8.
Handling and storage
Technical measures / Precautions: Avoid getting product wet.
Safe handling advice: Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation.
Technical measures / Keep package tightly closed.
Storage conditions:
Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering measures
To reduce exposure: Insure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined areas.
Exposure limit(s): None.
Personal protection equipment: None.
Respiratory protection: None.
Hand protection: Not normally required, but the use of light
disposable gloves for protection is
recommended in appropriate
circumstances.
Eye protection: Not normally required, however suitable
goggles may be used.
Skin and body protection: None.
Hygiene measures: When using do not eat, dr ink or smoke.
Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use.
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Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Granules
Vapour pressure (mm Hg): Not determined
Specific gravity: Not determined
Water solubility: Swellable/absorbent
Percent volatile: Not determined
Vapour density: N/A
Evaporation rate: Not determined
Odour: Negligible
Viscosity: N/A
Odour threshold: Unknown
Boiling point: N/A
Freezing point: N/A
Molecular weight: N/A (cross linked polymer)
Stability and Reactivity
Stability Material is normally stable at moderately
elevated temperatures and pressures
Toxicological information
Acute toxicity: The product is considered non-toxic.
Irritation: The product has passed the following
laboratory tests; sensitisation, irritation,
cytotoxicity, acute systemic toxicity.
Local effects: Irritating to eyes. Inhalation may cause
irritation of mucus membranes.
Skin contact: May cause slight skin irritation.
Eye contact: Eye irritation.
Ecological information
Mobility: Soluble.
Further information: Base material is a natural product.
Disposal
Contaminated packaging: No special requirements. Dispose
according to local guidelines.
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14.
class(es)
hazards/Special
precautions
DOT
None
Not regulated
Not regulated
None
None
IMDG
None
Not regulated
Not regulated
None
None
ICAO/IATA
None
Not regulated
Not regulated
None
None
Transport Precautions
Regulatory Information
15.
Regulatory information
Product is regulated in Europe & the USA as a Medical Device.
16.
Additional Information
The safety data sheet has been prepared in accordance with EC Directive
2001/58/EC.
Revision 2 Dated 7-Oct-16.
Whilst every care has been taken to be as accurate as possible, this Safety
Data Sheet has been produced from information and data currently available to
Medtrade Products Ltd at the date hereof; however Medtrade Products Ltd
cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions. Medtrade Pr o du cts Ltd
provide no warranty with respect to this information and disclaims all liability
associated with its use.
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Transport
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