MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. 1. Product and Company Identification

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name CAS # 1 Product and Company Identification LANACANE Spray Anesthetic Mixture This MSDS is designed for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for other conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or prolonged exposure, in accordance with requirements of the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) This MSDS is not applicable for consumer use of our products For consumer use, all precautionary and first aid language is provided on the product label in accordance with the applicable government regulation Product Use Distributed by LEGEND HMIS/NFPA Severe Serious 4 3 Moderate 2 Slight 1 Minimal 0 Emergency Overview Skin Cream Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc 1680 Tech Avenue Unit #2 Mississauga, ON L4W 5S9 In Case of Emergency: Transportation Emergencies: 24 Hour Number: North America: CHEMTREC: Outside North America: Health / 1 Flammability 3 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection 2 Hazards Identification This product is regulated by Health Canada as a disinfectant Extensive testing has been completed to show that it is safe and effective when used as directed Potential short term health effects Routes of exposure Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Target organs WARNING FLAMMABLE CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED Warnings: For external use only Use with caution in children Avoid spraying in eyes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with water Do not apply in large quantities or over large areas of the body In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a physician If irritation develops or increases, use of this product should be discontinued Or, if symptoms persist for more than 5 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician Do not use under a bandage or use more than the recommended dose Consult a doctor if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing and/or discoloured skin In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately Do not use in presence of open flame or spark Contents under pressure Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat Do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures over 50 C For therapeutic purposes only Use only on the advice of a doctor Keep out of reach of children Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion Avoid contact with eyes Irritating to eyes May irritate skin Not expected to be a skin sensitizer Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness) Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use Eyes Skin #21302 Page 1 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

2 Chronic effects Signs and symptoms Potential environmental effects Ingredient(s) Benzocaine The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects None expected during normal conditions of use Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental concerns 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients CAS # Percent First aid procedures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to physician General advice 4 First Aid Measures If product gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water Remove contact lenses if present Get medical attention immediately If irritation develops or increases, use of this product should be discontinued Or, if symptoms persist for more than 5 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician Wash with soap and water Remove to fresh air If not breathing, give artificial respiration If breathing is difficult, give oxygen Get immediate medical attention In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately Treat patient symptomatically If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible) Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance Avoid contact with eyes Keep out of reach of children 5 Fire-fighting Measures Flammable properties Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Flammable Aerosol Water spray Dry chemical Alcohol foam Carbon dioxide Unsuitable extinguishing media Protection of firefighters Specific hazards arising from Vapour may accumulate in low areas the chemical Protective equipment for firefighers Hazardous combustion products Explosion data Sensitivity to mechanical impact Sensitivity to static discharge Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon Oxides of nitrogen Hydrogen chloride Oxides of silicon 6 Accidental Release Measures Do not touch or walk through spilled material Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing Keep unnecessary personnel away Do not discharge into lakes, streams, ponds or public waters Advise authorities if product has penetrated drains, sewers or water pipes Stop leak if you can do so without risk Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above Although the chance of a significant spill or leak is unlikely in aerosol containers, in the event of such an occurrence, absorb spilled material with a non-flammable absorbent such as sand or vermiculite #21302 Page 2 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

3 Handling Storage Exposure limit values Ingredient(s) Benzocaine 7 Handling and Storage For external use only Ensure adequate ventilation Avoid spraying in eyes When using do not eat or drink Contents under pressure Do not puncture or incinerate container Do not use in presence of open flame or spark Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material Use according to package label instructions Wash thoroughly after handling Keep out of reach of children CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat Do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures over 50 C Store in a cool place 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Exposure limit values ACGIH-TLV Not established ACGIH-TLV TWA: 1000 ppm STEL: 1000 ppm Engineering controls Personal protective equipment ACGIH-TLV Not established General ventilation normally adequate Consult the product label for special protection or precautions that have been identified for using this product under directed consumer use conditions The following recommendations are given for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for other conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or prolonged exposure Eye / face protection Hand protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection Avoid contact with eyes Not normally required under normal use conditions Not required No special requirements under normal use conditions Not normally required under normal use conditions General hygiene considerations Avoid contact with eyes Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice When using do not eat or drink 9 Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Colour Form Odour Odour threshold Physical state ph Freezing point Boiling point Pour point Evaporation Rate Flash point Clear Colourless Aerosol Alcohol Gas < C (< -100 F) (estimated) #21302 Page 3 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

4 Auto-ignition temperature Flammability limits in air, lower, % by volume Flammability Limits in Air, Upper, % by Volume Vapour pressure Vapour density Specific gravity Octanol/water coefficient Solubility (H2O) VOC (Weight %) Percent volatile Miscible 10 Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Possibility of hazardous reactions Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials This product may react with oxidizing agents Hazardous polymerisation does not occur Stable under recommended storage conditions Do not mix with other chemicals Do not puncture or incinerate container Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition Acids Oxidizers Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon Oxides of nitrogen Oxides of silicon Hydrogen chloride Component analysis - LC50 Ingredient(s) 11 Toxicological Information LC50 Benzocaine Component analysis - Oral LD50 Ingredient(s) Benzocaine Effects of acute exposure Eye Skin Inhalation Ingestion Sensitisation Chronic effects Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive effects Teratogenicity ppm rat 127 mg/kg rat; 127 mg/l/4h rat LD mg/kg rabbit; 3042 mg/kg rat 3450 mg/kg mouse; 7060 mg/kg rat 1540 mg/kg rat Avoid contact with eyes Irritating to eyes May irritate skin Not expected to be a skin sensitizer Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness) Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects The finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects #21302 Page 4 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

5 Name of Toxicologically Synergistic Products Ecotoxicity 12 Ecological Information Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental concerns Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Fish - Acute Toxicity Data Benzocaine Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: mg/l [flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: mg/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: mg/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Cyprinus carpio: mg/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: mg/l [static] Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: ml/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: >100 mg/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: mg/l [flow-through] 96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: >500 mg/l; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: >1000 mg/l Ecotoxicity - Water Flea - Acute Toxicity Data Hr LC50 Daphnia magna: mg/l; 24 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: mg/l; 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 2 mg/l [Static] Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 252 mg/l Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation/accumulation Mobility in environmental media Environmental effects Aquatic toxicity Partition coefficient Chemical fate information Other adverse effects Disposal instructions Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging US Department of Transportation (DOT) 13 Disposal Considerations Review federal, provincial, and local government requirements prior to disposal 14 Transport Information UN 1950, Aerosols, Class 21, Limited Quantity #21302 Page 5 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

6 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada) UN 1950, Aerosols, Class 21, Limited Quantity/LTD QTY IMDG (Marine Transport) UN 1950, Aerosols, flammable, Class 21, Limited Quantity IATA/ICAO (Air) UN 1950, Aerosols, flammable, Class 21, Limited Quantity Canadian federal regulations 15 Regulatory Information This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations Product Registration: Registered with TPD, DIN Canada - CEPA - High Priority Chemicals as Identified by DSL Categorization Batch 2, published May 12, 2007 Canada - CEPA - Schedule I - List of Toxic Substances Present (with the molecular formula C8H24O4Si4) Canada - WHMIS - Ingredient Disclosure List % WHMIS classification Exempt - Registered product - (DIN ) #21302 Page 6 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013

7 Inventory Status Country(s) or region Canada Canada Inventory Name Domestic Substances List (DSL) Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) On Inventory (Yes/No)* Yes No A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) Disclaimer 16 Other Information This product should only be used as directed on the label and for the purpose intended 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 Further information LANACANE Spray Anesthetic, 99 g - RD4016v10 Issue date 11-Apr-2013 Effective Date 01-Apr-2013 Expiry Date 01-Apr-2016 Prepared by Reckitt Benckiser Regulatory Department Other Information For an updated MSDS, please contact the supplier/manufacturer listed on the first page of the document This MSDS conforms to the ANSI Z4001/Z Standard #21302 Page 7 of 7 Issue date 11-Apr-2013