Proposition 65 Notice

Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 commonly referred to as proposition 65. requires that individuals be warned of potential exposure to certain chemicals known to the State as causing cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.

The chemicals are identified as chemicals causing cancer:

1. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) uses in plasticizer (IV tubing, IV drug containers, IV accessories such as catheters, irrigation and feeding containers.)
2. Ethylene oxide uses in sterilizing process for the above plasticizer.
3. Methylene chloride uses an adhesive in IV administration sets, vial adapters, syringes and infusors.
4. Aniline uses in cross linking agent in injection caps (such as Baxter injection caps).
5. Formaldehyde uses as mold inhibitor in paper products.
6. Metronidazole is an active ingredient in medication metronidazole.
7. Acrylonitrite is a trace component used in packaging foam inserts.

The chemicals are identified as chemicals causing birth defects or other reproductive harm:

1. Ethylene oxide
2. Aminoglycosides uses in gentamicin and vancomycin
3. Ethyl alcohol

Preferred Excellent Care is a licensed pharmacy and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Our policy is to meet all State and Federal Law requirements. We want to pass to you, the consumer, the above information. The majority of our ancillary products are from Baxter, Braun/McGaw and Becton Dickenson. Attached are the lists of products containing one or more above chemicals for your review.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at (714) 590-3620 Ext: 12 or to the California Health Environment Heath Hazard Assessment at (916) 445-6900 for general questions regarding Proposition 65.