Safety Data Sheet
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name:
Application:
Needle Counters
Intended purpose is for holding sharps whilst easily keeping count of
the sharps during surgical procedures
Supplier:
Linear Medical Pty Ltd
Level 9, 154 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065
1300 782 365
www.linearmedical.com.au
Telephone:
Website:
2. Hazards Identification
Product Information: Not classified as dangerous substance or product.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: No health effects are expected. This product is not known to cause eye irritation.
However, as with any chemical, some individuals may have experience sensitivity to this
product. They may experience eye irritation, seek medical advice if required.
Skin: No health effects are expected.
Inhalation (Breathing): Negligible hazard at room temperature.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Unlikely to occur, no health effects are expected.
Signs and Symptoms
Carcinogenicity:
Target organs:
No data available
No data available
Developmental:
No data available
Physical Hazards:
No physical hazards were determined from a review of
available information
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component
Top cover and base
Isotropic Rubber
Magnets
Foam Block / Strips
Raw Material
HIPS (high impact Polystyrene)
Magnetic powder
CPE
Oil
Ethylene/Vinyl acetate copolymer
Concentration
≥ 80%
84%～86%
10%～12%
3%～5%
≥ 98%
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4. First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: if skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice
Eye contact: if eyes come into contact with the components or its dust, flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists.
Inhalation (Breathing): Unlikely to occur.
Ingestion (Swallowing): unlikely to occur.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
OSHA Flammability Class:
Non-flammable. May be combustible at high temperature.
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Auto ignition Temperature:
440 ℃
LEL/UEL:
Not applicable
Sensitivity to Static Discharge:
Not applicable
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Impact):
Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (Co, CO2.) and soot.
Extinguishing Media:
Use Dry chemicals, CO2, water spray, foam or other
extinguish media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Special Fire and Explosion Hazard: Fire may produce irritating gases and dense smoke. Flowing
material may produce static discharge, ignition dust
accumulations.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: There are no special technical measures involved for handing this product;
Normal precautions should be taken to avoid physical injury when using the product with sharps,
these refers to the surgical blade or suture needles.
Leak and Spill Procedures: Use a convenient waste disposal container to contain any accidental
release or spill.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions:
Prevent from fire around handling area. Maintain good housekeeping
standards to prevent accumulation of dust. Gloves should be worn.
Storage Conditions:
Keep the products at a cool dry place. Protect from direct sunlight,
rain and violent temperature fluctuation. Fire is inhibited around
storage area.
Packaging Material:
Waterproof material should be used.
Acute Toxicity:
No data available
Skin Corrosion/ Irritation:
No data available
Serious eye Damage/Irritation:
No data available
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization:
No data available
Germ Cell Mutagenicity:
No data available
Carcinogenicity:
No data available
Reproductive Toxicity:
No data available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity(STOT)- Single exposure:
No data available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity(STOT)- Repeated exposure:
No data available
Aspiration Hazard:
No data available
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Standard:
Engineering Controls:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory:
Eye/Face:
Skin and Body Protection:
Further Protective Measures:
Hygiene Measures:
No data available
Appropriate fresh air and exhaust ventilation.
Dependent upon process being performed on material each
operation must be addressed for suitable tool or equipment.
No special requirement. Ventilation is normally required
when handing this product at high temperatures. Wear
appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Wear
masks as required.
No special requirement. In mechanical processing, wear
eye/face protective (safety glasses or goggles) as required to
avoid possible eye irritation.
No special requirement. Wear gloves as required.
No special requirement.
No special requirement.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Physical State/Form:
Colour:
Odour:
PH（1% Soln/Water):
Flash Point:
Ignition Point:
Decomposition temperature:
Melting/Freezing Point:
Critical temperature:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density:
Evaporation Rate:
Viscosity:
Solubility in Water:
Specific Gravity:
Coefficient Water/ Oil Distribution:
Solid
Solid sheet
Optional, as required
Odourless.
No data available.
350℃.
420.℃.
＞ 250℃.
＞ 132.22℃.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
Insoluble in water.
1.03-1.05(HIPS) (Water=1).
No data available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable and non-reactive under normal handling and storage
conditions. Avoid too high temperature.
Reactivity:
Stable under the normal temperature for water and air.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.
Incompatibility to be Other Substances:
Reactive with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous decomposition products are carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, dense smoke and
hydrocarbons. Exposure of polystyrene to extremely
high temperature may cause partial decomposition.
Chemicals that may be release include styrene
monomer, benzene and other hydrocarbons.
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
No data available
Skin Corrosion/ Irritation:
No data available
Serious eye Damage/Irritation:
No data available
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization:
No data available
Germ Cell Mutagenicity:
No data available
Carcinogenicity:
No data available
Reproductive Toxicity:
No data available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Single exposure:
No data available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated exposure: No data available
Aspiration Hazard:
No data available
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Persistence:
Degradability:
Bioaccumulative Potential:
Mobility in Soil:
Other adverse effects:
No data available for the material as a whole. However,
individual components of the material have been found to be
toxic to the environment.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste information: Controlled incineration or landfill according to local, state or national laws
and regulations concerning health and pollution. Inadequate incineration may generate toxic
gases such as CO and SM.
Disposal notice: Avoid disposing of product into waterways.
14. Transport Information
General Shipping Information:
UN Number:
Proper shipping name:
Transport hazard Class (es):
Packing Group:
Environmental Hazards:
Special Precautions During Transport:
Hazchem Code:
Other Information:
Material not regulated for shipping.
No data available
No data available
No data available
No data available
No data available
No data available
No data available
Not dangerous cargo.
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15. Regulatory Information
Not available
16. Other Information
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
whatever 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.
END OF REPORT
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