STERLING WINTHROP SANOFI WINTHROP PHARMACEUTI -- PHISOHEX - HEXACHLOROPHENE CLEANSING EMULSION, USP 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 6505001490746
Manufacturer's CAGE: 63240 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: PHISOHEX 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: HEXACHLOROPHENE CLEANSING EMULSION, USP 
Company's Name: STERLING WINTHROP INC SANOFI WINTHROP PHARMACEUTIC 
Company's Street: 90 PARK AVE 
Company's City: NEW YORK 
Company's State: NY 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 10156 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 212-907-2000 
Company's Info Ph #: 800-223-5511 OR 212-907-2000 
Distributor/Vendor # 1: STERLING DRUG INC (212-907-2000) 
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 80882 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 002 
Status: SE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 10MAY93 
Safety Data Review Date: 21MAY96 
Supply Item Manager: KX 
MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN 
MSDS Serial Number: BXZGG 
Specification Number: NONE 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: NONE 
Hazard Characteristic Code: N1 
Unit Of Issue: PG 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 5 FL OZ 
Type Of Container: PLASTIC BOTTL 
Net Unit Weight: UNKNOWN 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: ENTSULFON SODIUM
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: >25 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 1003942ES 
CAS Number: 2917-94-4 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: HEXACHLOROPHENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: 1-5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: SM0700000 
CAS Number: 70-30-4 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
Percent: 1-5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TQ3500000 
CAS Number: 25322-68-3 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: POLYOXYL 8 STEARATE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04 
Percent: 1-5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 1013853PS 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: WATER
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05 
Percent: >25 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: ZC0110000 
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: PETROLATUM, WHITE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 06 
Percent: 5-10 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: SE6780000 
CAS Number: 8009-03-8 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: LAURYL MYRISTYL DIETHANOL AMIDE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 07 
Percent: 1-5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 1013854LA 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: LANOLIN/LANOLIN IN ALCOHOL
Ingredient Sequence Number: 08 
Percent: <1 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: OE3201000 
CAS Number: 8006-54-0 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: SODIUM BENZOATE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 09 
Percent: <1 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: DH6650000 
CAS Number: 532-32-1 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: LIQUID, EMULSION IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE TUBE.
Boiling Point: UNKNOWN 
Melting Point: UNKNOWN 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): UNKNOWN 
Vapor Density (Air=1): UNKNOWN 
Specific Gravity: UNKNOWN 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN 
Solubility In Water: APPRECIABLE 
Viscosity: UNKNOWN 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NOT APPLICABLE 
Lower Explosive Limit: UNKNOWN 
Upper Explosive Limit: UNKNOWN 
Extinguishing Media: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: NONE KNNOWN.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): NONE KNOWN.
Materials To Avoid: NONE NNOWN.
Hazardous Decomp Products: NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): WILL NOT OCCUR.
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: UNKNOWN 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: NO 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE: MAY CAUSE DERMATOLOGIC RECTIONS AND
SYSTEMIC TOXICITY. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1% OR
GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SKIN CONTACT/ABSORPTION: STIMULATION OF CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM-SOMETIMES WITH CONVULSIONS; DERMATITIS, PHOTOSENSITIVITY.
INGESTED-ANOREXIA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, DIARRHEA, DEHYDRATION,
CONVULSIONS, HYPOTENSION, SHOCK, POSSIBLE DEATH.
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES-PROMPTLY, FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION OR CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: IF
SEEN EARLY, EVACUATE STOMACH BY EMESIS OR GASTRIC LAVAGE. OLIVE
OIL/VEGATABLE OIL MAY BE USED TO DELAY ABSORPTION OF HEXACHLOROPHENE.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: CONTAIN SPILL WITH PAPER TOWELS OR ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AROUND THE EDGES OF THE SPILL AND WORK INWARD. CAREFULLY SCOOP UP
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH AREA OF SPILL TO
REMOVE FROM SURFACE.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ENVIRONMENTAL: SARA 313-NONE; NEW JERSEY
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE-HEXACHLOROPHENE, CAS# 70-30-4; RCRA HAZWASTE
NUMBER U132 (HEXACHLOROPHENE).
Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYE, SKIN OR CLOTHES.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation: NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. 
Eye Protection: NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. 
Other Protective Equipment: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NDC00024-1535-48.
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   96016 
DOT PSN Code: ZZZ 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IMO PSN Code: ZZZ 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED FOR THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IATA PSN Code: ZZZ 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
AFI PSN Code: ZZZ 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Additional Trans Data: NOT REGULATED FOR SHIPPING PER MFR MSDS.
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: NO 
Technical Review Date: 16JAN96 
Label Status: Z 
Common Name: PHISOHEX 
Label Name: STERLING WINTHROP INC SANOFI WINTHROP  
PHARMACEUTIC 
Label Street: 90 PARK AVE 
Label City: NEW YORK 
Label State: NY 
Label Zip Code: 10156 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 212-907-2000