A&D Ointment

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Ointment Light amber Slight Fish odor Consumers: Refer to the package insert or product label for appropriate consumer-specific information about this product when used according to manufacturer's directions.

Potential health effects

Although some ingredients used in the manufacture of this product are considered hazardous on an individual basis, the final formulation of this product is considered non-hazardous when used according to manufacturer's directions. Eye contact may cause slight eye irritation or eye stinging. This product was not irritating or sensitizing to human skin Petrolatum may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Ingestion of petrolatum may cause laxative effects and may result in abdominal cramps and diarrhea. If aspirated, this product may cause lipid pneumonia or lipid granuloma of the lung; however, petrolatum does not present a high risk of aspiration Lanolin is considered to be relatively not toxic. Lanolin may cause skin sensitization especially in people with pre-exisiting skin conditions. Repeated skin contact or prolonged exposure may cause oil acne or folliculits. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarhea. Ingestion of mineral oil may cause laxative effect, nausea, dehydration or lipid pneumonia. Long-term dermal exposure to mineral oil may cause demmatitis and oil acne. LISTED CARCINOGENS This product contains a highly refined grade of mineral oil which is not classified as a carcinogen by IARC or NTP.