SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier #014
Product Name Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Product Use Topical Antibiotic Ointment
Manufacturer Water Jel Technologies LLC
50 Broad Street
Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
Telephone 201-507-8300
E-mail Address www.waterjel.com
Emergency Telephone 1-800-275-3433
FAX Number 201-507-8325
Issue Date: 06-01-2015
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORM ATION ON INGREDI ENTS
Mixtures
Chemical Name Common Name and Synonyms CAS Number %
Bacitracin Zinc USP 1405-89-6 Proprietary
Neomycin Sulfate 1405-10-3 Proprietary
Polymixin B Sulfate 1405-20-5 Proprietary
Petrolatum 8009-03-8 Proprietary
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
This product is regulated by the US FDA as an over-the-counter, monograph drug.
For Consumers, consult the Drug Facts on the package for use directions and warnings information.
Warnings: For External Use Only.
When using this product, avoid contact with the eyes.
Do not use on large areas of the body or on broken, blistered or oozing skin.
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
If swallowed, g et medical help or contact a Po i so n Con tr ol Center immediately.
Physical Hazards: This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to O S HA Hazcom 2012.
Health Hazards: This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to O S HA Hazcom 2012.
Environmental Hazards: This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to O S HA Hazcom 2012.
OSHA Defined Hazards: This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to OSHA Hazcom 2012.
Label Elements:
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days.
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Hazard Symbol: None
Hazard Statement: The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification .
Precautionary Statement:
Prevention None required accordi n g to OS HA Hazcom 2012.
Response None required according to OS HA Hazcom 2012.
Storage None required according to OS HA Hazcom 2012.
Disposal None requ i r ed acco rd ing to OSHA Hazcom 2012.
Hazards not otherwise
Classified (HNOC): None known.
Supplemental Information: None.
Route of Entry:
Skin Contact: May cause irritation, redness, inflammation or dryness.
Skin Absorption: No adverse conditions expected.
Eye Contact: Direct contact wi th eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Inhalation: Not expected due to form.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact: Wash off with w arm water and soap. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin Absorption: No adverse conditions expected.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with clear runn i n g water for a minimum o f 15 minutes; if irritatio n p ersists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting due to aspiration hazard. If vomiting should occur, lower head below knees to
avoid aspiration.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable: No
Means of Extinction: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Use water spray, foam or dry
chemical.
In fires involving large quantities of this product, the use of large streams of water should be
avoided.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fi res th at involve this material.
Flash Point and Method: NA
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): NA
Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): NA
Autoignition Temperature (°C): NA
Explosion Data – Sensitivity to Impact: No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Explosion Data – Sensiti vity to Static Discharge: No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx).
NFPA Health 0 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Other NA
Signal Word: None
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions,
Protective equipment and
Emergency procedures: Wear appro p riate personal protective equipment.
Methods and materials
for containment
and clean up: Absorb spill with vermiculite or o ther inert material, then place i n a sealed container for
chemical waste.
Large Spills: Fl u sh with plenty of water. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or
confined areas. Dike for later disposal.
Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoro ug h ly to
remove residual contamination.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid discharge into drains and w ater so u rces.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures and Equipment: Keep this and other chemicals out of the reach of children.
Storage Temperature: Do not store or mix with strong acids or oxidizers. Store at room
temperature.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
Components ACGIH-TLVs OSHA-PELs NIOSH Form
Petrolatum (CAS 8009-03-8) 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 TWA Mist
Biological Limit Values: No biological Exposure limits noted for the ingredients.
Ventilation and Engineering Controls: Ensure adequ ate ven ti lation.
Personal Protective Equi p m en t: None required under normal conditions
Hand Protection: None required under normal conditions.
Eye and Face Protection: Eye protection, as necessary to prevent excessive contact.
Skin Protection: None required under normal conditions.
General Hygiene Considerations: Practice safe work habits.
Other Protective Equipment : Eye wash stations shoul d b e n ear by and ready to use.
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