The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?)
Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Ingestion: Ingestion of used or unused sheet by a young child or household pet may lead to impaction of the gastrointestinal tract. A physician or veterinarian should be consulted. Eye Contact: Eye contact possible. Skin: Skin contact possible. Inhalation: N/A. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Ingestion: Ingestion of used or unused sheet by a young child or household pet may lead to impaction of the gastrointestinal tract. A physician or veterinarian should be consulted. Eye Contact: No irritation expected. Skin: No irritation expected. Inhalation: N/A.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS Same as acute hazards.
Carcinogenicity:
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
First Aid:
From MSDS Inhalation: N/A. Ingestion: A physician or veterinarian should be consulted if ingestion of sheet occurs or is suspected. Eye Contact: If eye contact occurs, flush eye with water for 15 minutes. Skin: If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and rinse with water. Other: Consumer product packages have a caution statement: Keep out of the reach of toddlers and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2003-08-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in a cool, dry area.
Disposal:
From MSDS DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Non-biodegradable. The sheets are compatible with all available solid waste disposal technologies.
