Is CaviCide hazardous?

Is CaviCide hazardous?

Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the components of CaviCide?

CaviCide®

  • CaviCide®
  • Ready-To-Use • For Professional Use Only.
  • • Bactericidal. • Virucidal* • Fungicidal.
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride……..0.28%
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • CAUTION.
  • surface disinfectant. decontaminant cleaner.
  • EPA REG. NO.: 46781-6.

Are Caviwipes toxic?

Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Inhalation of concentrated vapors may cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat and dizziness and drowsiness. Prolonged overexposure to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether may affect liver, kidneys, blood, lymphatic system or central nervous system.

Does CaviCide contain glutaraldehyde?

Contains a surfactant, no dilution required. MetriCide Plus 30 is a long life, 3.4% buffered glutaraldehyde. It is the extra-strength solution for sterilization and disinfection of immersible medical equipment and instruments.

Is CaviCide a disinfectant?

Convenient, ready-to-use surface disinfectant that is effective against many harmful organisms. When used as directed, it will also effectively clean and disinfect non-critical and semi-critical instrumentation. Compatible for use on most hard non-porous surfaces.

Can CaviCide be used on skin?

Is CaviCide Safe To Touch? Prolonged exposure to CaviCide can cause respiratory distress, an allergic reaction, or a skin reaction. CaviCide should only be used on non-porous surfaces such as stainless steel and not on people.

How do you dispose of CaviCide?

Container Disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. If recycling is not available, discard in accordance with hospital policy.

Should you wear gloves when using Caviwipes?

“Recommended to wear latex, rubber or nitrile gloves if there is the potential for repeated or prolonged skin contact.”

Does CaviCide need to be rinsed?

If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.

What is the contact time of CaviCide to disinfect?

Cavicide completely inactivates the HIV-1 (AIDS virus) on hard, non-porous surfaces in the presence of a moderate amount of organic soil (S% blood serum) with a contact time of 2 minutes at room temperature (20-2S’C) .

Do you need to wear gloves with CaviWipes?

What is the purpose of MSDS sheet?

Identification: names the chemical,supplier info,and recommended uses

  • Hazards Identification: tells a chemical’s hazard classification (eg.
  • Composition/Information on Ingredients: chemical name,common name (s),and a complete list of ingredients
  • First-Aid Measures: how to care for someone who’s been exposed to the chemical by various means
  • What information can you find on MSDS sheet?

    Product Information: product identifier (name),manufacturer and suppliers names,addresses,and emergency phone numbers

  • Hazardous Ingredients
  • Physical Data
  • Fire or Explosion Hazard Data
  • Reactivity Data: information on the chemical instability of a product and the substances it may react with
  • Toxicological Properties: health effects
  • Preventive Measures
  • How to read MSDS sheet?

    How to Read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is written by the company that creates a chemical or a company that blends different chemicals into a chemical product. The MSDS provides guidance on using, storing and handling substances safely on the job and in emergencies such as fires and spills.

    How do you dispose of cavicide?

    reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, keep out of smoke. Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing: Store product in original sealed container at room temperature. Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest.