MSDS - Reckitt Benckiser

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name
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CAS #
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1. Product and Company Identification
LANACANE® Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream
Mixture
This MSDS is designed for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for other
conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or prolonged
exposure, in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Government's Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
This MSDS is not applicable for consumer use of our products. For consumer use, all
precautionary and first aid language is provided on the product label in accordance with
the applicable government regulation.
Product Use
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Distributed by
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LEGEND
HMIS/NFPA
Severe
Serious
4
3
Moderate 2
Slight 1
Minimal 0
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Emergency overview
Skin Cream
Reckitt Benckiser
Morris Corporate Center IV
399 Interpace Parkway
P.O. Box 225
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0225
In Case of Emergency: 1-800-338-6167
Transportation Emergencies: 24 Hour Number:
North America: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Outside North America: 1-703-527-3887
Health / 1
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Personal Protection
2. Hazards Identification
0
1 0
This product is regulated by the US FDA as an over-the-counter, monograph drug.
Warnings: For external use only.
Do not use: in the eyes or over large areas of the body.
Ask a doctor before use if you have: deep wounds or puncture wounds, animal bites or
serious burns.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: the condition gets worse or lasts more than one week.
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Potential short term health effects
Routes of exposure
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Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
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Ingestion
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Target organs
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Chronic effects
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Signs and symptoms
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OSHA Regulatory Status
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Potential environmental effects
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Avoid contact with eyes.
May cause eye irritation upon direct contact with the eyes.
None expected during normal conditions of use.
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
There are no hazards associated with this product in normal use.
Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Eyes. Skin.
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
None expected during normal conditions of use.
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Components of this product have been identified as having potential
environmental concerns.
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3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient(s) CAS # Percent
Cetyl Acetate
Benzocaine
Benzethonium Chloride
629-70-9
94-09-7
121-54-0
2.5 - 10
10 - 20
0.1 - 1
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First aid procedures
Eye contact
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Skin contact
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Inhalation
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Ingestion
Notes to physician
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General advice
4. First Aid Measures
If product gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Get medical attention.
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control
Center immediately.
Treat patient symptomatically.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that
medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect
themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Avoid contact with
eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
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Flammable properties
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Extinguishing media
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Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
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Protection of firefighters
Specific hazards arising from Not available
the chemical
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Protective equipment for
firefighters
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Hazardous combustion products
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Explosion data
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Sensitivity to mechanical impact Not available
Sensitivity to static discharge
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Personal precautions
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Environmental precautions
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Methods for containment
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Methods for cleaning up
Not flammable by OSHA criteria.
Water spray. Dry chemical. Alcohol foam. Carbon dioxide.
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
apparatus.
May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen.
Not available
6. Accidental Release Measures
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or
spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Do not discharge into lakes, streams, ponds or public waters.
Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution.
Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements
or confined areas.
Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be
absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and placed in suitable, covered, labelled
containers. Prevent large spills from entering sewers or waterways. Contact emergency
services and supplier for advice. Never return spills to original containers for re-use.
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Handling
7. Handling and Storage
Ensure adequate ventilation.
For external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
When using do not eat or drink.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
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Storage
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Exposure limits
Ingredient(s)
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzocaine
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep the container tightly closed and dry.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Store between 20°C and 25°C (68°F-77°F).
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
Cetyl Acetate
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Engineering controls
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Personal protective equipment
ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
General ventilation normally adequate.
Consult the product label for special protection or precautions that have been identified
for using this product under directed consumer use conditions. The following
recommendations are given for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for
other conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or
prolonged exposure.
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Eye / face protection
Avoid contact with eyes. Not required under normal use conditions.
Hand protection
Not required.
Skin and body protection No special requirements under normal use conditions.
Respiratory protection
Not normally required under normal use conditions.
General hygiene considerations Avoid contact with eyes.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
When using do not eat or drink.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance
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Color
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Form
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Odor
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Odor threshold
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Physical state
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pH
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Freezing point
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Boiling point
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Pour point
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Evaporation rate
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Flash point
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Auto-ignition temperature
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Flammability limits in air, lower, %
by volume
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Flammability limits in air, upper, %
by volume
cream
White
Liquid
Slight Perfume
Not available
Liquid
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Vapor pressure
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Vapor density
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Specific gravity
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Octanol/water coefficient
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Solubility (H2O)
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VOC (Weight %)
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Percent volatile
Not available
Not available
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Miscible
Not available
Not available
10. Stability and Reactivity
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Reactivity
This product may react with strong acids.
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Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
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Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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Conditions to avoid
Do not mix with other chemicals.
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Incompatible materials
Acids. Oxidizers.
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Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen.
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Component analysis - LC50
Ingredient(s)
11. Toxicological Information
LC50
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzocaine
Cetyl Acetate
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Component analysis - Oral LD50
Ingredient(s)
Not available
Not available
Not available
LD50
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzocaine
368 mg/kg rat
1150 mg/kg rabbit; 3042 mg/kg rat
Cetyl Acetate
5000 mg/kg rat
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Effects of acute exposure
Eye
Avoid contact with eyes.
May cause eye irritation upon direct contact with the eyes.
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Skin
None expected during normal conditions of use.
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
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Inhalation
There are no hazards associated with this product in normal use.
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Ingestion
Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
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Sensitization
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Chronic effects
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Carcinogenicity
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Mutagenicity
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Reproductive effects
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Teratogenicity
The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.
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Name of Toxicologically Synergistic Not available
Products
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Ecotoxicity
12. Ecological Information
Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental
concerns.
Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Fish - Acute Toxicity Data
Benzocaine 94-09-7 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 34.6-36.1 mg/L [flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50
Pimephales promelas: 24.9-26.9 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus:
7.48-11.3 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Cyprinus carpio: 17.9-20.1 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr
LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 5.92-9.76 mg/L [static]
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Persistence / degradability
Not available
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Bioaccumulation / accumulation Not available
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Mobility in environmental media
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Environmental effects
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Aquatic toxicity
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Partition coefficient
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Chemical fate information
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Disposal instructions
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Waste from residues / unused
products
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Contaminated packaging
Not available
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13. Disposal Considerations
Review federal, provincial, and local government requirements prior to disposal.
Do not flush to surface water or sanitary sewer systems.
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14. Transport Information
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UN/ID N.o.
Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): Classification: Not regulated
Proper shipping name Not applicable
U.S. DOT Hazard Class
Subsidiary Risk
Packing group
DOT RQ (lbs)
ERG NO
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada): Classification: Not regulated
Proper shipping name Not applicable
Status
Not applicable
Packing group Not applicable
IMDG (Marine Transport): Classification: Not regulated
Proper shipping name Not applicable
Class
Not applicable
Subsidiary Risk
Not applicable
Packing group
Not applicable
IMDG Page
Not applicable
Marine pollutant
EMS
MFAG
Maximum Quantity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
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IATA/ICAO (Air): Classification: Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Class
Subsidiary Risk:
Packing group
Maximum Quantity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
15. Regulatory Information
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous
chemical
Yes
US Federal regulations
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
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All components of this product are either on the TSCA Inventory, or are exempt from
TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
None
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
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Hazard categories
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
Section 311 hazardous chemical Yes
Immediate Hazard - Yes
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Not available
Hazardous substance
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State regulations
This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory No
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A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
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Disclaimer
16. Other Information
This product should only be used as directed on the label and for the purpose intended.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate.
However,
neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole
responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and
should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein,
we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
Further information
LANACANE® Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream - 1 oz. - RD4071v1.0
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Issue date
05-Sep-2012
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Effective date
01-Sep-2012
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Prepared by Reckitt Benckiser Regulatory Department 800-333-3899
Other information
For an updated MSDS, please contact the supplier/manufacturer listed on the first
page of the document.
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