ALTANA INC BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP -- ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT USP  -- 6505-00-150-1990
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT USP
MSDS Date:01/28/1986
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-150-1990
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS RD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-454-7692
Emergency Phone Num:516-454-7677
CAGE:60910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS RD
Box:City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Phone:631-454-7677
CAGE:60910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:PETROLATUM
Fraction by Wt: 60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:MINERAL OIL (EXPOSURE REGULATED AS 'OIL MIST')
CAS:8012-95-1
RTECS #:PY8030000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9293

Ingred Name:WAXES
Fraction by Wt: 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE A LAXATIVE EFFECT TO DIGESTIVE
    TRACT. NOT AN INHALATION HEALTH HAZARD UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
    USE. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. SWALLOWING:
    DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING LIDS OPEN.
    SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: INDUCE
    VOMITING, IF CON SCIOUS. SEE DOCTOR. IF ANY SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEE
    DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    BUNKER GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ZINC OXIDE FUMES ARE PRODUCED UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE
    OR SAND AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DIPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CLOSED AND AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE
    HEAT AND OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:CONTAINER IS NOT REUSABLE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>121F,>49C
Vapor Pres:<1 MM HG
Vapor Density:0 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.01 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0 (METHOD:UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OINTMENT, FAINT ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ZINC OXIDE FUMES, CARBON MONOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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