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CSSD Material Safety Data Sheet 18.02.

09

Steri - Gas Cartridge (Ethylene Oxide)


Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Extremely flammable and reactive.
Potential Health Effects: Cause eye and skin burns. May cause nervous system damage. C
hazard & reproductive hazard. Harmful is inhaled.
First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air.Keep warm. If person is not breathing seek me
assistance.Keep under medical observation as the symptoms may be delayed.
Ingestion: Call medical doctor immediately for medical attention. Have person sip a glass of
if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control cell as per d
advice. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin : Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical advice. Aerate, wash or clean contaminated
clothing and discard leather goods.
Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove con
lenses. If present, after the first 5 minutes. Then continue rinsing eye. Seek medical advice.
Accidental Release Measures
Protection of Personnel & Environment: In case of leak, evacuate area and keep person
upwind.Shut off all sources of ignition.Use mask and protective clothing. Shut off if possible w
any risk involved.
Method of Disposal: Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, sewrage l
streams & other water bodies. Dispose the spilled ETO as per checmical spill management
guidelines for Hazardous material.
Handling & Storage
Handling (Personnel): Keep container tightly closed.
Storage: Store out of direct sunlight.Keep in a cool dry place. Store at room temperature.
Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire move container away from fire if with out risk. Use wat
spray or fog nozzle to keep container cool.

Dr. Swapnil Kharnare


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Hospital Safety Officer
CSSD Material Safety Data Sheet 18.02.09

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Dr. Swapnil Kharnare


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Hospital Safety Officer

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