Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-22-4
Name of the chemical
Silver
Concentration
1-5
General Information
Revision date
2004-01-27
Product name
Acticoat* (with SILCRYST Nanocrystals)’ Moisture Control Dressing
Product Synonyms
Oxygen Alloy, Polyurethane foam
Chemical name
Contains Silver
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Metal Alloy and Polyurethane
supplier name
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Manufacturer Name
Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Company Information
company name
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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Potential health effects
PPE 0
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin contact Target Organs: N/A Acute Effects: Temporary discoloration of affected areas or rashes and irritation in sensitized individuals. Eye: Comeal irritation may occur as a result of mechanical abrasion. In the event of eye irritation, flush eyes with flowing water. Skin: Skin irritation may result as an allergic reaction to the silver content of the dressing. Obtain medical attention in the event irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: Ingestion of the dressing will act as a foreign body. Obtain medical attention.
Potential chronic health
Excessive or chronic exposure to silver by skin contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause Argyrosis — a local or generalized discoloration of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes, where grey or blue patches of pigmentation are formed.
