SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issuing Date No data available Revision Date 22-Jun-2017 Revision Number 2
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier
Product Name Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Topical Solution
Other means of identification
Synonyms None
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use Please refer to the product label
Uses advised against No information available
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier The Clorox Company
Supplier Address 1221 Broadway
Oakland
CA
94612
US
Telephone 1-510-271-7000
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Telephone Number For Medical Emergencies call: 1-800-446-1014. Transportation Emergencies, call
Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Carcinogenicity Category 2
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
Signal word Danger
Hazard Statements
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye damage
Suspected of causing cancer
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Appearance No information Physical state Liquid Odor No information available
available
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Precautionary Statements - Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Precautionary Statements - Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
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Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Other information
No information available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Percent Trade Secret
Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0 30-40 *
Chlorhexidine digluconate 18472-51-0 25-35 *
Proprietary Component 1 Proprietary 0-10 *
Proprietary Component 2 Proprietary 0-10 *
Proprietary Component 3 Proprietary 0-10 *
*The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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First aid measures
Eye contact In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician if irritation persists.
Skin contact Wash with soap and water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation No special measures required.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and No information available.
Effects
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, Alcohol resistant foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water spray or fog
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Should not be released into the environment.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Confine spill and soak up with absorbent. Place in an approved container and dispose in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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Storage Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Store contents under
37°C.
Incompatible products None known based on information supplied.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Isopropyl alcohol STEL: 400 ppmTWA: 200 ppm TWA: 400 ppm IDLH: 2000 ppm 10% LELTWA:
67-63-0 TWA: 980 mg/m3 980 mg/m3TWA: 400 ppmSTEL:
(vacated) TWA: 400 ppm 500 ppmSTEL: 1225 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 980 mg/m3
(vacated) STEL: 500 ppm
(vacated) STEL: 1225 mg/m3
Chlorhexidine digluconate - - -
18472-51-0
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection Work clothes.
Respiratory protection None under normal use conditions.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state Liquid
Appearance No information available Odor No information available
Color Colorless Odor Threshold No information available
Property Values Remarks Method
pH No data available None known
Melting / freezing point No data available None known
Boiling point / boiling range 97 °C None known
Flash Point >200 °F None known
Evaporation Rate No data available None known
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available None known
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability limit No data available
Lower flammability limit No data available
Vapor pressure No data available None known
Vapor density No data available None known
Specific Gravity 1.06 None known
Water Solubility Soluble in water None known
Solubility in other solvents No data available None known
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available None known
Autoignition temperature No data available None known
Decomposition temperature No data available None known
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Kinematic viscosity No data available None known
Dynamic viscosity No data available None known
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available
Other Information
Softening Point No data available
VOC Content (%) No data available
Particle Size No data available
Particle Size Distribution
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
None known based on information supplied. Storage in excess heat (104 ° F) over a long period of time.
Incompatible materials
None known based on information supplied
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes of ammonia, hydrogen chloride and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Inhalation Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Eye contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Skin contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Ingestion Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Isopropyl alcohol 4.4 g/kg (Rat) 12.8 g/kg (Rabbit) 16000 (Rat, 8 h)
67-63-0
Chlorhexidine digluconate 2 g/kg (Rat) - -
18472-51-0
Proprietary Component 1 7930 mg/kg - -
Proprietary Component 3 3000 mg/kg - -
Information on toxicological effects
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Symptoms No information available.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Carcinogenicity Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen.
Component ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Isopropyl alcohol _ Group 3 _ X
67-63-0 ( 30-40 )
Proprietary Component 2 2B 1
( 0 - 10% )
Reproductive toxicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure No information available.
Target Organ Effects None known.
Aspiration Hazard No information available.
Numerical measures of toxicity Product Information
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Not applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Daphnia Magna (Water
Microorganisms Flea)
Isopropyl alcohol 96h EC50: > 1000 mg/L 96h LC50: = 9640 mg/L 48h EC50: 13299 mg/L
67-63-0 (Desmodesmus (Pimephales promelas) 96h
subspicatus) 72h EC50: > LC50: = 11130 mg/L
1000 mg/L (Desmodesmus (Pimephales promelas) 96h
subspicat LC50: > 1400000 µg/L
(Lepomis macrochirus)
Proprietary Component 3 1516 mg/l (Exposure time: 120 mg/l (Exposure time: 72
96 h - Species: Lepomis h - Species: Daphnia
macrochirus [static]) magna)
3.6 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 4.2 mg/l (Exposure time: 24
Proprietary Component 2 h - Species: Brachydanio h - Species: Daphnia
rerio [semi-static]) magna)
Persistence and Degradability
No information available.
Bioaccumulation
No information available
Chemical Name Log Pow
Isopropyl alcohol 0.05
67-63-0
Proprietary Component 3 -1.72 (at 20 °C)
Other adverse effects
No information available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Disposal methods This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40
CFR 261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise
comes in contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or
if the material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether
the altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements.
Contaminated Packaging Do not reuse empty containers.
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste
Isopropyl alcohol Toxic
67-63-0
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name Chlorhexidine Gluconate Aqueous Solutions of alcohol containing 24% or less alcohol by
volume and no other hazardous material.
TDG NOT REGULATED
ICAO NOT REGULATED
IATA NOT REGULATED
IMDG/IMO NOT REGULATED
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL All components are listed either on the DSL or NDSL.
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
Chemical Name CAS-No Percent SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Isopropyl alcohol - 67-63-0 67-63-0 30-40 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
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CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Illinois
Isopropyl alcohol X X X X
67-63-0
International Regulations
Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits
Isopropyl alcohol Mexico: TWA 400 ppm
Mexico: TWA 980 mg/m3
Mexico: STEL 500 ppm
Mexico: STEL 1225 mg/m3
Canada
WHMIS Hazard Class
Not determined
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health Hazards 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and
Chemical Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazards 0 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection
X
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Revision Date 22-Jun-2017
Revision Note No information available
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at
the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
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