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   Boston® XO2   (hexafocon B) Contact Lens Material  
 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
Effective Date: 9/5/07    Supersedes: None                                                                                                           Page 1 of 6 
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION                                   
 
Product Name:  Boston® XO2 (hexafocon B) Contact Lens Material  
 
 
 
 
 
  For Information: 1-800-333-4730 
Product Code(s): 2400, 2411, 2499  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  For Emergency: 1-800-535-5053 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manufacturer:  
 Bausch & Lomb, Inc.    
Address:  
 
 
 1400 N. Goodman Street 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rochester, New York 14692   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
 
          
                   OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS / GUIDELINES 
 
2411 
 
2400 
 
2499 
 
     CAS# 
 
          COMPONENT NAME 
 
 % W/W 
OSHA PEL 
TWA /STEL 
ACGIH TLV 
TWA /STEL 
NIOSH REL 
TWA /STEL 
  IRELAND 
TWA /STEL 
      HSE 
TWA /STEL 
 
UNITS 
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
3063-94-3 
 
 
Hexafluoroisopropyl Methacrylate 
 
< 50 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
17096-07-0 
 
 
3-Methacryloxypropyl tris  
(trimethylsiloxyl)silane 
 
< 40 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
19875-51-9 
 
 
Neopentyl Glycol Dimethacrylate 
 
< 15 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
X 
 
 
X 
 
 
X 
 
 
70877-62-2 
 
 
Monomer M2D25 
 
< 20 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
79-41-4 
 
 
Methacrylic Acid 
 
< 10 
 
NE      NE 
 
20       NE 
 
20       NE 
 
20       40 
 
20       40 
 
PPM 
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
13050-09-0 
 
 
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5di(2-ethylhexanoyl 
[peroxy]hexane) 
 
 < 1 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
 
X 
 
 
131-54-4 
 
 
2,2’-Dihydroxy-4,4’ Dimethoxy – 
benzophenone 
 
 < 1 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
 
 
 
X 
 
2035-72-5 
 
 
4-Methacryloxy-2-Hydroxybenzo – 
phenone 
 
 < 1 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NE      NE 
 
NA 
Total                                                                                                              100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
      
 
N/E: Not Established  OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration 
 
 
 
TWA: 8-Hour Time-Weighted Average 
N/A: Not Applicable 
 PPM: Parts Per Million  MG/M3: Milligrams Per Cubic Meter  STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit 
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists   
 
 
 
 
 C: Ceiling Limit 
 
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 REL: Recommended Exposure Limit 
 
The BOSTON LENSES are non-hydrophilic contact lens materials available in a wide variety of different visibility 
tints using D&C numbered dyes, and are also provided both with and without a UV absorbing agent. 
 
Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boston® XO2 (hexafocon B) Contact Lens Material are solid, 
tinted lenses or unfinished buttons with no odor.  As a 
finished contact lens product or button, these materials are 
non-hazardous and should only be used in accordance with 
product literature.  If you are allergic to any ingredient in this 
product, DO NOT USE.     
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (cont.)   
 
PRECAUTIONS: 
 
Boston® XO2 Contact Lens Material is made from a fluoro silicone acrylate co-polymer, hexafocon B, with a water 
content of less than 1%.  Fully polymerized material is considered non-hazardous, but should only be used in 
accordance with product literature.  If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product, DO NOT USE.   
 
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS  
 
EYE:    
 
Dust from grinding may cause severe eye irritation.  
 
 
SKIN:    
 
Frequent or prolonged contact with button dust may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash (dermatitis).   
 
 
INGESTION:    
 
Dusts may be irritating to mouth, throat, stomach and intestinal tract.  
 
 
INHALATION:    
 
Breathing of button dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.        
 
 
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS   
 
No known chronic hazards.  
 
CARCINOGENICITY:  
 
NTP:  No ingredients listed.   
 
 
IARC:  No ingredients listed. 
OSHA:  No ingredients listed.  
 
 
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 
 
NOTE: The following first aid measures apply only to lens button dust created through grinding, lathing or further 
processing. 
 
EYES:    
 
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.  Get medical attention.   
 
 
 
 
 
SKIN:    
 
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.  Get medical attention if irritation or other symptoms develop or persist.  
 
INGESTION:    
 
If swallowed, contact the Poison Control Center and obtain appropriate medical attention immediately.  
   
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES (cont.) 
 
INHALATION: 
 
If exposed to excessive levels of dust, remove to fresh air.  Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop. 
 
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
 
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: 
 
Flash Point: Non-Combustible  
 
 
 
 
 
Method:  
 NA  
 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:    
 
Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam for surrounding fire. 
 
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:    
 
None identified. 
 
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:     
 
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. 
 
 Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
 
General Information: 
 
Contain spill and place in a suitable waste container.  Dispose of in accordance with Section 13. 
 
 Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE   
 
HANDLING:    
 
No special handling is required.  Use in accordance with product literature.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
STORAGE:  
 
Store at room temperature.  Avoid freezing. 
 
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION  
 
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:      
 
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use.  Use local exhaust when grinding, 
cutting, lathing or processing lens buttons. 
 
 
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION (cont.) 
 
SKIN PROTECTION:  
 
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use. 
  
EYE PROTECTION:  
 
No special controls or personal protection required under conditions of intended use.  
  
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT: 
 
NA 
 
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES   
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: 
 
Appearance / Physical State:  Solid, tinted contact lenses or unfinished buttons  
 
 
Odor:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Odorless  
 
 
 
 
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 
 
Boiling Point:  
 
 Not Determined  
 
 
 
 
 Melting Point: 
 
 
 
 
 
 Not Applicable 
Vapor Pressure:  
 Not Determined  
 
 
 
 
 Vapor Density:  
 
 
 
 
 Not Determined 
Solubility In Water: Soluble  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):  Not Determined 
pH:    
 
 
 
 
 Not Applicable   
 
 
 
 
 Freezing Point:  
 
 
 
 
 Not Determined  
 
Molecular Weight:    Mixture, Not Applicable  
 
 
 
 
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
 
GENERAL:  
 
Stable under normal conditions. 
 
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  
 
None. 
 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: 
 
Will not occur. 
 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: 
 
 
None identified. 
 
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
 
No data available on the co-polymer. 
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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
 
No data available on the environmental impact of this product. 
 
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 
 
All disposal methods must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.  Regulations 
may vary in different locations.  Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely 
of the waste generator.  
 
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
 
 
US DOT 
IATA 
IMO  
RID/ADR 
Canadian DG 
 
Shipping Name: 
Not Regulated 
Not Regulated 
No Information 
Available 
No Information 
Available 
No Information 
Available 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hazard Class: 
NA 
NA 
 
 
 
UN Number: 
NA 
NA 
 
 
 
Package Group: 
NA 
NA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are no unreasonable risks (health, safety, or property), that this product would pose when transported in commerce.  
Hazard class definitions (49 CFR, Part 173) are not applicable to this product. 
 
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION 
 
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200): 
 
Polymerized Boston® XO2 Contact Lens Materials are non-hazardous under the Occupational Safety & Health 
Administration Hazard Communication Standard.  Further processing, grinding or lathing of these materials may 
create hazardous dusts. 
 
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA): 
 
CAS# 79-41-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. 
CAS# 131-54-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. 
 
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act): 
 
SECTION 302 (Extremely Hazardous Substances): No Components Listed  
SECTION 311, 312 (Hazard Categories):    
 
 NA  
 
SECTION 313 (Toxic Chemicals):  
 
 
 
 
 
 No Components Listed 
 
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: 
 
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm, at levels that would require a warning under the statute. 
 
 
 
 
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION 
 
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate.  However, neither Bausch & Lomb 
Incorporated nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the 
information contained herein.  Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user.  All 
materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.  Although certain hazards are described 
herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.  NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE IS MADE.  In no event shall Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or any of its 
subsidiaries be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages. 
  
 
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