Traxodent® Gel AlCl
Safety Data Sheet
Manufacturer: Inter-Med, Inc.
Brand: Premier Dental
Section 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form: Mixture
Trade name: Traxodent® Gel AlCl
1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use
Use of the substance/mixture: Clear hemostatic gel
Restrictions on use: For professional use only
1.3. Supplier
Manufacturer: Inter-Med, Inc.
Address: 2200 South Street, Racine, WI 53404
Telephone: +1-262-636-9755
1.4. Emergency telephone number
North America: 800-424-9300
International: +1 (703) 527-3887
Section 2: Hazard(s) identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification:
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1: Causes serious eye damage
2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
GHS US labeling:
Hazard pictograms (GHS US): [Corrosive symbol]
Signal word (GHS US): Danger
Hazard statements (GHS US): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (GHS US):
- Do not breathe mist, vapors.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- Wear eye protection, protective gloves.
- If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- Immediately call a doctor, a POISON CENTER.
- Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Store locked up.
- Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name | Product identifier (CAS-No.) | % | GHS-US classification |
---|---|---|---|
Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate | 7784-13-6 | 26.6 | Skin Corr. 1B, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 |
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements: see section 16
Section 4: First-aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact: Wash off immediately and plentifully with water for at least 20 minutes. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact: In case of eye contact, immediately rinse with clean water for 20-30 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Symptoms/effects after inhalation: Inhalation of airborne droplets or aerosols may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact: Causes severe burns.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion: May cause burns or irritation of the linings of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Fire hazard: On combustion, forms: carbon oxides (CO and CO2).
Explosion hazard: No direct explosion hazard.
5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Protection during firefighting: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment: Use personal protective equipment as required. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Emergency procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up: Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage.
Other information: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection". For disposal of residues refer to section 13: "Disposal considerations".
Section 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation of the workstation. Wear personal protective equipment.
Hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Incompatible materials: Strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants.
Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate (7784-13-6): Not applicable
8.2. Appropriate engineering controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure good ventilation of the workstation. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment.
8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment
Hand protection: Impermeable protective gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields
Skin and body protection: Long sleeved protective clothing
Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Gel
Appearance: Gel.
Color: Clear
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: No data available
pH: ≈1
Melting point: No data available
Freezing point: No data available
Boiling point: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1): No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable.
Vapor pressure: No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Solubility: No data available
Log Pow: No data available
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosion limits: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None known.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
No hazardous decomposition products known at room temperature. On combustion, forms: carbon oxides (CO and CO2).
Section 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral): Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Acute toxicity (dermal): Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Toxicity (inhalation): Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: ≈1
Serious eye damage/irritation: Causes serious eye damage. pH: ≈1
Respiratory or skin sensitization: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Cell mutagenicity: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Carcinogenicity: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Reproductive toxicity: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Target organ toxicity - single exposure: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Aspiration hazard: Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Likely routes of exposure: Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and eye contact.
Symptoms/effects after inhalation: Inhalation of airborne droplets or aerosols may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact: Causes severe burns.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion: May cause burns or irritation of the linings of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.
Section 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - general: This material has not been tested for environmental effects.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
Mobility in soil
No additional information available
Other adverse effects
No additional information available
Section 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
Waste treatment methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector's sorting instructions.
Section 14: Transport information
Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT:
Transport document description: UN1760 Corrosive liquids, n.o.s. (Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate), 8, II
No.(DOT): UN1760
Proper Shipping Name (DOT): Corrosive liquids, n.o.s. (Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate)
Class (DOT): 8 - Class 8 - Corrosive material 49 CFR 173.136
Packing group (DOT): II - Medium Danger
Hazard labels (DOT): 8 - Corrosive [corrosive symbol]
DOT Packaging Non-Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx): 202
DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx): 242
DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR 172.102): B2 - MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, and MC 306 and DOT 406 cargo tanks are not authorized. IB2 - Authorized IBCs: Metal (31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2); Composite (31HZ1). Additional Requirement: Only liquids with a vapor pressure less than or equal to 110 kPa at 50 C (1.1 bar at 122 F), or 130 kPa at 55 C (1.3 bar at 131 F) are authorized. T11 - 6 178.274(d)(2) Normal. 178.275(d)(3) TP2 - Formulas for calculating filling degrees based on temperature and expansion coefficients. TP27 - Portable tanks with minimum test pressure of 4 bar (400 kPa) may be used if calculated test pressure is 4 bar or less based on MAWP.
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx): 154
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail (49 CFR 173.27): 1L
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49 CFR 175.75): 30 L
DOT Vessel Stowage Location
DOT Vessel Stowage Location: B - Material may be stowed 'on deck' or 'under deck' on cargo/passenger vessels, or 'On deck only' on passenger vessels exceeding passenger limits.
DOT Vessel Stowage Other: 40 - Stow 'clear of living quarters'
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Number
Other information: 154
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Transport document description: UN1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate), 8, II UN
No. (TDG): UN1760
Proper Shipping Name (Transportation of Dangerous Goods): CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
TDG Primary Hazard Classes: 8 - Class 8 - Corrosives
Packing group: II - Medium Danger
TDG Special Provisions: 16 - Technical name of at least one of the most dangerous substances must be shown in parentheses on the shipping document. Exceptions apply for certain goods where disclosure is prohibited by law or convention.
Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index: 1L
Passenger Carrying Road Vehicle or Passenger Carrying Railway Vehicle Index: 1L
Transport by sea
Transport document description (IMDG): UN 1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate), 8, II UN
No. (IMDG): 1760
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG): CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Class (IMDG): 8 - Corrosive substances
Packing group (IMDG): II - substances presenting medium danger
Air transport
Transport document description (IATA): UN 1760 Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. (Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate), 8, II UN
No. (IATA): 1760
Proper Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.
Class (IATA): 8 - Corrosives
Packing group (IATA): II - Medium Danger
Section 15: Regulatory information
US Federal regulations
No additional information available
International regulations
CANADA: No additional information available
EU-Regulations
No additional information available
National regulations
Aluminum chloride, hexahydrate (7784-13-6): Listed on the AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances), IECSC (Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China), NZIoC (New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals), PICCS (Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances), TCSI (Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory).
US State regulations
No additional information available
Section 16: Other information
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Revision date: 05 August 2025 Rev1
Full text of H-phrases:
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012)
The information contained herein is based on our present knowledge. However, this information shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Premier Dental Products Company makes no warranties, express or implied with respect to, and assumes no responsibility or liability for, the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Premier Dental Products Company urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information suitability for their particular application.
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