MES 5 Liters Clear Gel

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Of Issue: June 2013 Revision No: 03

IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:   MES Conductive Gel           (Ultrasonic)                         

Manufacturer : TGS Electronics Pty Ltd,   4-5 Ladd Road,   New Gisborne,  Victoria, 3438

Distributor: Medical Equipment Services Pty Ltd, 12 / 37 Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park,  Victoria, 3042

Other Names:

UN Number:Not Applicable                                                  

Hazchem Code:Not Applicable

Dangerous: Not Applicable

Goods Class: Not Applicable

Packaging Group: Not Applicable

Subsidiary Risk: Not Applicable

Emergency Procedure Guide: Not Applicable

Poisons Schedule: Not Applicable

Use: Ultrasonic Gel

NON HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA

Physical Description/Properties:

Appearance: Clear, thick, water white gel with little aeration

Boiling Point (°C): Not known                                                 Flash Point (°C):Non-flammable

Melting Point (°C):Not known                                                 Flammability Limits                

Specific Gravity: 0.990 – 1.000                                              Lower Limit (%):Not Applicable

Solubility in Water: Soluble                                                     Upper Limit (%):Not Applicable

Vapour Pressure (kPa):Not known                                         Autoignition Temperature(°C): N/A

Vapour Density  (Air=1):Not kn own                                      pH (100%): 5.6 – 6.5

Percent Volatile (%): Not known                                           pH (1% Solution): Not applicable

Ingredients:

 Sodium Hydroxide                       1310-73-2                                 0.2

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Health Effects:

Acute:

Ingested or swallowed: Product may induce nausea.  

If ingested or swallowed seek medical advice.

Eye: May irritate the eyes if they come into contact with product.

Skin:   May be applied safely to skin.

Inhaled: Product if used as directed is unlikely to be inhaled.  If inhaled seek medical advice.

Chronic:   No long term effects known.

First Aid:

Ingested or swallowed: If ingested or swallowed seek medical advice.

Eye: Flush with saline solution or water for 20 minutes.   Seek medical advice.

Skin: If an irritation or rash develops discontinue use.

Inhaled: Seek medical advice.

First Aid Facilities: Saline Eye solution or eye-wash station.

Advice To Doctor:   Treat symptomatically.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Exposure Standards: Product is not classified as a hazardous material.  No exposure limits have been set.

Engineering Controls: None

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):

Eye: None

Skin: None

Respiratory System: None

Other: None

Flammability: Non-Flammable

Reactivity: Non-Reactive

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage: Product is not classified as a dangerous good, therefore no special storage is required.   Keep stored below 30°C.

Transport: Product is not classified as a dangerous good, therefore no special transport conditions apply.

Regulatory Information: None

Spills:

General: Product is non-hazardous, may be washed away with water.

Small Spills: Remove to suitable waste receptacle.

Large Spills: Contain and absorb with suitable absorbent e.g. soil, sand prior to disposal.

Disposal:   Contact local environmental authority.

Fire/Explosion Hazard: None