General Information
Revision date
2001-09-19
Product name
VACUTAINER Brand SST Tubes containing Silica and Gel
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Company Information
company name
Becton Dickinson VACUTAINER Systems
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Chemical Name CAS Number Exposure Limits Weights 3 Silica 60676-86-0 0.1 mg/m .20 - 2.56 mg Gel (Proprietary Mixture) N/A None Established .90 - 3.50 g
Potential health effects
SUMMARY - SECTION 3 The following information summarizes human experience and results of scientific investigations reviewed by health professionals for hazard evaluation of and development of Precautionary Measures and Occupational Control Procedures recommended in this document.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact and inhalation Medical Conditions Which Might be Aggravated: None identified. Acute Exposure Effects: 1. Skin: None identified. 2. Eyes: May cause slight irritation. 3. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. 4. Ingestion: None identified. Repeated Exposure Effects: 1. Skin: None identified. 2. Inhalation: May cause severe scarring of the lung, (silicosis). Silicosis may result in heart failure. 3. Ingestion: None identified.
