Safety Data Sheet
Reusable Hot/Cold Gel Packs
Section 1. Identification
Product Identifier Reusable Hot/Cold Gel Packs
Synonyms CUR959; FMD959; MDS138020; MDS138022; MDS138025; MDS180085;
MDS180087; MED959; TAA138020; MSD_SDS0187
Manufacturer Stock CUR959; FMD959; MDS138020; MDS138022; MDS138025; MDS180085;
Numbers MDS180087; MED959; TAA138020
Recommended use Reusable compress for hot and cold therapy.
Uses advised against N/A
Manufacturer Contact Medline
Address 3 Lakes Drive
Northfield, IL, 60093
USA
Phone Emergency Phone Fax
(800) 633-5463 (800) 424-9300 (847) 643-4436
CHEMTREC
Website
www.Medline.com
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Classification This material is considered not hazardous as defined by OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1200 - Category N/A
Signal Word
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Hazard Statements While this material is not classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations,
this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper
use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees
and other users of this product.
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Precautionary Statements
Response N/A
Prevention N/A
Storage N/A
Disposal N/A
Ingredients of unknown 0%
toxicity
Hazards not Otherwise
Classified
No Data Available
Section 3. Ingredients
CAS Ingredient Name Weight %
56-81-5 Glycerine 20% - 40%
9003-04-7 Polymer 1% - 5%
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Section 4. First-Aid Measures
General Information: If medical attention is required, show this safety data sheet (SDS) to the doctor
in attendance.
Primary Routes of Entry: Eye, Skin, Ingestion, Inhalation
Inhalation: Move victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth
to mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a physician immediately.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash off with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes and consult a physician if you feel uncomfortable.
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician if you feel uncomfortable.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with plenty of water, make victim drink plenty of water. Do not
induce vomiting. Get medical attention if more than 10 grams has been
swallowed.
Most important symptoms No information available.
and effects, both acute and
delayed:
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Alcohol resistant foam.
Media
Unsuitable Extinguishing N/A
Media
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General Information: Non-flammable liquid
Special Fire Fighting None
Procedures:
Unusual Fire and Explosive Combustion of vapor and liquid may produce carbon monoxide, carbon
Hazards: dioxide and other hazardous gases.
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide.
Products:
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Remove all sources of ignition. Ensure adequate ventilation. Take
Protective Equipment and precautionary measures against static discharges. Evacuate personnel to
Emergency Procedures: safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Use personal
protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors and contact with skin or eyes.
Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator.
Spill/Leak Procedures: Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Absorb spilled material in dry sand or inert absorbent. In case of
large amount of spillage, contain spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws
and regulations.
Environmental Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter
Precautions: drains.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Protective Measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective
equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapors or
mist.
Measures to prevent fire: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Take precautionary
measures against static discharges.
Measures to Prevent N.A.
Aerosol & Dust Generation:
Other Precautions: Wash hands and face after using of the substances. Replace the
contaminated clothing immediately. In addition to use mentioned in the first
parts, unforeseen other specific end uses.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Ingredient ACGIH OSHA PEL STEL
Limits Name TLV
Glycerine 10 Total dust: 15 mg/m3 TWA: 10 mg/m3 N/A
mg/m3 Respirable fraction: 5mg/m3
(mist) TWA: 5mg/m3
Polymer N/A N/A N/A
Personal Protective N/A
Equipment
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Respiratory Protection: Use appropriate respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or
other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter Type: Low boiling
organic solvent, Type AX, Brown, conforming to EN371.
Eye Protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (approved by EN 166 (EU) or NIOSH (US).
Skin Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Other Protective Clothing or None.
Equipment:
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State N.A.
Color Liquid
Odor N.A.
Odor Threshold N.A.
Solubility Soluble in
water
Partition coefficient Water/n-octanol N.A.
VOC% N/A
Viscosity N.A.
Specific Gravity N/A
Density lbs/Gal N/A
Pounds per Cubic Foot N/A
Flash Point N.A.
FP Method N.A.
pH N.A.
Melting Point No
information
available
Boiling Point No
information
available
Boiling Range N.A.
LEL N/A
UEL N/A
Evaporation Rate No
information
available
Flammability N.A.
Decomposition Temperature N.A.
Auto-ignition Temperature No
information
available
Vapor Pressure No
information
available
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Vapor Density No
information
available
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under proper operation and storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Melts and decomposes when strongly heated.
Incompatibility (Materials to Strong base. Strong acids
Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide.
or Byproducts:
Hazardous Polymerization: No polymerization.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Precautionary Statements: If medical attention is required show this safety data sheet (SDS) to the doctor
in attendance.
Potential Health Effects: Eye Contact:
Slight eye irritation
Skin Absorption:
Very slight skin irritation
Inhalation:
4hrs LC50 Rat: Expected 88 mg/L
Ingestion:
LD50 Rat: 2300 mg/kg
Target Organs:
No information available
Primary Routes of Percutaneous. Inhalation.
Exposure:
Potential Effects of Chronic No information available.
Exposure:
Irritation/Sensitization: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mutagenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive Toxicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
Biodegradability: No information available.
Bioaccumulation: No information available.
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Mobility: No information available.
Other adverse effects: Polymer does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB according to Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006, annex XIII.
Section 13. Disposal
Waste Disposal Method: Before disposal should refer to the relevant national and local laws and
regulation.
Section 14. Transport Information
UN Number N/A
UN Proper Shipping Name Not Regulated
DOT Classification Not Regulated
Packing Group Not Regulated
DOT: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
SARA 311/312: Refer to Section 2 of the SDS.
SARA 302: N.A.
SARA 304: N.A.
SARA 313: N.A.
TSCA: All components are listed or exempt.
CERCLA Hazardous N.A.
Substance List:
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section N.A.
112, 112 (r):
New Jersey Right to Know GLYCERIN.
Components:
Pennsylvania Right to 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL.
Know Components:
Rhode Island Right to glycerol.
Know Components:
Section 16. Other Information
Revision Date 2/8/2023
Legend N.A. - Not Applicable
N.E. - Not Established
N.D. - Not Determined
HMIS (U.S.A.): Health 1
HMIS (U.S.A.): Flammability 0
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HMIS (U.S.A.): Reactivity 0
National Fire Protection 1
Association (U.S.A): Health
Hazard
National Fire Protection 0
Association (U.S.A): Fire
Hazard
National Fire Protection 0
Association (U.S.A):
Reactivity
Additional Information The information contained herein is furnished without warranty or legal
responsibility of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make
independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from
all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health
of employees
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