MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
Use/Size
Product Numbers
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes – Conductive Silver
Electrode Article used in Medical Application
30788452, 30807732, 31433538, 31447793, 50000036,
50000044, 50000141, 50000145, 50097385, EB10001, EB10002,
EF00041, EF00042, EF00046, EF00051, EF00052, EF00053,
EF00054, EF00066, EF00071, EF00074, EF00075, EF00076,
EF00078, EF00081, EF00082, EF00083, EF00091, EF00093,
EF00094, EF00145, EF00149, EF00160, ER01000, ER01000A,
ER01001, ER01002, ER01005, ER01033, ER88006, ER88007,
ET88010
Manufacturer/Supplier
Address
Tyco Healthcare/Kendall
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone Number
Chemtrec Number
Revision Date:
MSDS Date:
This MSDS has been compiled in accordance with - EC Directive 91/155/EC - OSHA's Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
(508) 261-8000 (Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
(800) 424-9300
February 1, 2005
February 1, 2005
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases Classification
Electrode Proprietary 100.0% R-None None
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
Routes of Entry
- Eye contact - Skin contact
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
- Eye - Skin
Health Effects - Eyes
Contact with electrode may cause slight transient irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Electrode is non-irritating to skin.
Health Effects - Ingestion
No adverse effects are expected during normal conditions of use.
Health Effects - Inhalation
No adverse effects are expected during normal conditions of use.
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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
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing as washing proceeds. Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness
persists.
Ingestion
If article is accidentally swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation
Inhalation hazard is not possible with this article.
Advice to Physicians
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
Extinguishing Media
Not Flammable. Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
This article should be picked up or sweep up and disposed of as solid waste.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling. Storage area should be: - cool - dry
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Electrode
None assigned.
Engineering Control Measures
No specific controls are necessary.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection is not required.
Hand Protection
Protective gloves.
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields may be worn.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Color
Odor
pH
Specific Gravity
Boiling Range/Point (°C/F)
Melting Point (°C/F)
Flash Point (PMCC) (°C)
Vapor Pressure
Solubility in Water
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Evaporation Rate
VOC (g/l)
Solid article
Various
Odorless
Approximately 3 - 5 (based on conductive salt contained within)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Negligible
Completely insoluble
Not applicable
Not applicable
0.0
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
- Contact with incompatible materials
Materials to Avoid
- Strong oxidizing agents - Strong Bases
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- oxides of carbon – oxides of silver – oxides of tin - hydrogen chloride
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
(Electrode) Primary skin irritation (modified Draize testing) was non-irritating.
(Electrode) This article has tested negative for skin sensitization by Buehler Patch testing.
(Electrode) USP Agar Diffusion testing has shown this article to be non-cytotoxic.
Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity
This product is not expected to cause long term adverse health effects.
Genotoxicity
This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects.
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental health effects.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
No relevant studies identified.
Persistence/Degradability
No relevant studies identified.
Bio-accumulation
No relevant studies identified.
Ecotoxicity
No relevant studies identified
13. DISPOSAL
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
DOT CFR 172.101 Data
UN Proper Shipping Name
UN Class
UN Number
UN Packaging Group
Classification for AIR
Transportation (IATA)
Not Regulated
Not Regulated
None.
None.
None.
Consult current IATA Regulations prior to shipping by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Label Information
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC and
99/45/EC including amendments.
EU Hazard Symbol and Indication of Danger
According to EC Commission Directive 67/548/EEC this product is not classified.
R phrases
None.
S phrases
None.
US REGULATIONS (Federal, State) and INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL REGISTRATION LAWS
TSCA Listing
This product contains ingredients that are listed on or exempt from listing on the EPA Toxic Substance
Control Act Chemical Inventory.
EINECS Listing
All ingredients in this product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS) or are exempt from listing.
DSL (Canadian) Listing
All ingredients in this product are listed on or exempted from listing on the Domestic Substance List
(DSL).
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
WHMIS Classification
This article is exempt under WHMIS.
This product was classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by these regulations.
MA Right To Know Law
This product and its components are exempt from the requirements of the Massachusetts Right To
Know Substance List.
PA Right To Know Law
This product and its components are exempt from the requirements of the Pennsylvania Hazardous
Substance List.
NJ Right To Know Law
This product and its components are exempt from the requirements of the New Jersey Workplace
Hazardous Substance List.
California Proposition 65
This product contains no chemicals that have been found by the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SARA Title III Sect. 302 (EHS)
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 302.
SARA Title III Sect. 304
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 304.
SARA Title III Sect. 311/312 Categorization
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA Title III Sect. 313
This product and its components are exempt from the requirements of Section 313.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings
NFPA Code for Flammability - 0
NFPA Code for Health - 0
NFPA Code for Reactivity - 0
NFPA Code for Special Hazards - 0
HMIS Ratings
HMIS Code for Flammability - 0
HMIS Code for Health - 0
HMIS Code for Reactivity - 0
HMIS Code for Personal Protection - See Section 8
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations
N/A: Denotes no applicable information found or available
CAS#: Chemical Abstracts Service Number
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tab Diagnostic EKG Electrodes –
Conductive Silver
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP: National Toxicology Program
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
R: Risk
S: Safety
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
BOD: Biological Oxygen Demand
KoC: Soil Organic Carbon Partition Coefficient
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The information and recommendations presented in this MSDS are based on sources believed to be
accurate; therefore, Tyco Healthcare/Kendall Company 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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