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Product Name: Rubber Band used in a medical device
Chemical Name: N/A
Description: A generally round or oblong band made from DRY NATURAL RUBBER

Manufacturer: Keener Rubber Company
14700 Commerce Street NE
Alliance Ohio 44601
330-821-1880
INGREDIENTS
Not a hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, CFR Title 29 1910.1200

Chemical Family: High Density Polymer
Additives: Approximately 10% Clay Filler ( Non-crystalline hydrated amorphous silica)
May Contain up to .05% by weight of the following:
    Wax
    Titanium Dioxide
    Sulphur
    Stearic Acid
    Antioxidant
    Calcium Carbonate
Additives are encapsulated in a vulcanized rubber compound (the rubber band) with limited release under normal conditions.

PHYSICAL DATA:
Appearance: Solid, may be any color with addition of organic pigment
Vapor Density: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Odor: N/A
% Volatile by volume: .05% Max.
% Soluble: Insoluble
Melt Point: N/A
Bulk Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: Varies from 0.98 to 1.21
Boiling Point: N/A

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
Flash Point & Method: N/A
Flammable Limits: LEL : N/A ; UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Method: Water, Dry Chemical, CO2, Foam

Special fire fighting procedure: During emergency conditions, overexposure to thermal decomposition of products may cause a health hazard. NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus should be worn.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards: When exposed to flame, emits acrid fumes. No explosion hazards expected.

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
Acute: No known effects
Chronic: No known effects
    Product is manufactured from HEVEA NATURAL RUBBER and as such may contribute to any latex sensitivity.  For purposes of the FDA requirements regarding labeling of medical devices, this product, if coming into contact with living tissue must carry the following label "This Product Contains Dry Natural Rubber".
Emergency and first aid procedures: No procedures are expected to be required.
Physical Hazards: If exposed to excessive heat or open flame, product will burn.
Special protection information:
Ventilation: If heated, enough fresh air should flow past the user in order to remove smoke and fumes from the work area.
Respiratory: Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection need not be worn.
Ingestion: May cause choking if swallowed.
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Other: Practice good personal hygiene. This product considered physiologically inert.

CHEMICAL REACTIVITY:
Material is stable, no known or expected incompatibilities.

STORAGE INFORMATION:
Keep away from excessive heat or open flame. Physical properties of product may degrade if exposed to direct sunlight, caustic chemicals, excessive heat or cold.

CLEANUP PROCEDURES:
Sweep, shovel, vacuum into container for disposal. Incinerate or landfill in accordance with all applicable environmental control regulations; not a hazardous material.

SHIPPING REGULATIONS:
Freight Description: Rubber Bands
Hazardous classification, labels required, or special instructions: None

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:
The components of this product are included in The US EPA Toxic Substances Control Act - Chemical Substances Inventory

THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS BELIEVED TO BE FACTUAL, AND IS DERIVED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE QUALIFIED EXPERTS. HOWEVER, NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IS TO BE TAKEN AS A WARRANTEE OR REPRESENTATION FOR WHICH KEENER RUBBER COMPANY BEARS ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY. KEENER MAKES NO WARRANTEES OR REPRESENTATION THAT THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE, COMPLETE OR REPRESENTATIVE. THE USER SHOULD REVIEW ANY RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE INTENDED USE TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF THE PRODUCT.

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