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Brand Information
Product Name: Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, Hypoallergenic
Form: cream
Product Category: Personal Care » Babies & Kids » diaper rash treatment
Customer Service: 800-223-0182
Date Entered: 2003-09-11
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Pfizer Inc.
Address: 235 E. 42nd Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip Code: 10017
Telephone Number: 800-533-4535
Toll Free Number: 800-533-4535
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Minor irritation.
SKIN: Remove clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If irritation occurs or persists, get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists, get medical attention.
INGESTION: May cause nausea or vomiting.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
MSDS provides no information about chronic health effects resulting from prolonged or frequent use of this product.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Carcinogen Status: None
First Aid: From MSDS
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
INGESTION: Depending on the clinical situation, consideration should be given for the dilution of the product with the drinking of 1 to 2 glasses of water.
EYE CONTACT: Irrigate with copious amounts of tepid water for 15 to 20 minutes until no evidence of any product remains. Seek the advice of a Health Professional if eyes continue to be irritated.
Health Rating: 0
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1993-01-29
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Store between 2-30 deg C (36-86 deg F).
Disposal: From MSDS
Waste material should be handled in accordance with Federal, State and Local Environmental Regulations via a licensed waste disposal company.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1
Methylparaben000099-76-3
Zinc oxide001314-13-240
Water007732-18-5
Cod liver oil008001-69-2
Lanolin008006-54-0
Petrolatum008009-03-8
Talc (non-fibrous)014807-96-6
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)025013-16-5
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