Ellume Nasal Swab Safety Data Sheet (SDS).pdf

SAFETY DATA SHEET

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II

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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name Ellume Nasal Swab

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or

mixture and uses advised against

Identified use(s) Medical device

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Identification Ellume Pty Ltd.

57 Didsbury St, East Brisbane, Qld 4169 Australia

Telephone +61 7 33931448 E-Mail (competent person) info@ellume.com.au

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone No. (Office hours) +61 7 33931448

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Not classified as hazardous.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29

CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012) / GHS

Not classified as hazardous.

2.2 Label elements No measures required.

2.3 Other hazards None anticipated.

2.4 Additional Information As an article with no intended release of ingredients, an SDS is not required for this product. The information contained in this document is provided on a voluntary basis.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.2 Mixtures

Description: Medical device. Swab.

Dangerous components: The product does not contain reportable quantities of dangerous components.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Not relevant for this material. No measures required.

Skin Contact No measures required.

Eye Contact No measures required.

Ingestion Not relevant for this material. No measures required.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both

acute and delayed

None.

4.3 Indication of the immediate medical attention

and special treatment needed

None.

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SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or

mixture In case of fire, the following can be released: Hazardous fumes and vapours.

5.3 Advice for fire-fighters Use fire-extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

Wear full protective suit and self-contained breathing aparatus (SCBA) when extinguishing fires.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment

and emergency procedures

Refer to Section 8 for protective measures when handling the spillage.

6.2 Environmental precautions No special measures are required.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and

cleaning up Collect material and dispose of as waste according to Section 13.

6.4 Reference to other sections 8, 13

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Keep out of reach of children.

Wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any

incompatibilities

Store in the original container at 2 to 30°C.

7.3 Specific end use(s) Use as per instructions for use.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters .

8.1.1 Occupational Exposure Limits The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

8.2 Exposure controls

8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls Not relevant for this material.

8.2.2 Personal protection equipment

Eye/face protection

Not normally required.

Hand protection

Not normally required.

Body protection Not normally required.

Respiratory protection Not normally required.

8.2.3 Environmental Exposure Controls No special measures are required.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical

properties

Appearance Adsorbant swab on a threaded cap.

Colour White.

Odour No odour.

Odour Threshold (ppm) Not applicable pH (Value) Not determined Melting Point (°C) / Freezing Point (°C) Not determined Boiling point/boiling range (°C): Not determined Flash Point (°C) Not applicable

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Evaporation rate (BA = 1) Not applicable Flammability (solid, gas) Not determined Explosive limit ranges Not applicable Vapour Pressure (Pascal) Not applicable Vapour Density (Air=1) Not applicable Density (g/ml) Not determined Solubility (Water) Not determined Solubility (Other) Not determined Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol/water) Not determined Auto Ignition Temperature (°C) Not determined Decomposition Temperature (°C) Not determined Viscosity (mPa.s) Not determined Explosive properties Not explosive.

Oxidising properties Not oxidising

9.2 Other information Not available

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity None known.

10.2 Chemical stability The product is stable in accordance with the recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions None known. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid None

10.5 Incompatible materials None known.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Product(s) None known.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

11.1.2 Mixtures

Acute toxicity Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Skin corrosion/irritation Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Serious eye damage/irritation Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Respiratory/skin sensitization Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Germ cell mutagenicity Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Reproductive toxicity Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard Based upon the available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Health Effects and Symptoms Skin Contact No significant harmful effects anticipated Eye Contact No significant harmful effects anticipated Ingestion No significant harmful effects anticipated

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11.2 Other information Not applicable

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity The product does not contain significant quantities of ingredients that are environmentally toxic.

12.2 Persistence and degradability The product is likely to persist in the environment.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential None anticipated.

12.4 Mobility in soil The product is predicted to have low mobility in soil.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Not applicable

12.6 Other adverse effects Not applicable

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product: Used devices should be treated as potentially biohazardous waste. They may be hygienically disposed of in a non-recyclable domestic waste stream.

Packaging: Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

Contaminated packaging must be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

Non-contaminated packaging materials may be recycled.

Contact your local service providers for further information.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN number Not applicable

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name Not applicable

14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not classified as dangerous for transport.

14.4 Packing Group Not applicable

14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable

14.6 Special precautions for user Not applicable

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of

MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC US Medical Device Labelling 21 CFR 801

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment Not applicable.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

LEGEND

STOT Specific Target Organ Toxicity

References:

Raw material safety data sheets.

Additional Information

Prepared by: Dr. J. J. Tobin, ChemHaz Solutions, Email: info@chemhazsolutions.com

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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.