Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Gebauer Company / Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride® |
| Manufacturer # / SKU | 0386-0001-03 |
| NDC Number | 0386-0001-03 |
| Active Ingredient | Ethyl Chloride (100% C2H5Cl) |
| Application | Topical Anesthetic / Skin Refrigerant |
| Dosage Form | Medium Stream Spray |
| Container Type | Amber Glass Bottle |
| Volume | 3.9 fl oz (116 mL) |
| Delivery Method | Inverted Spray (Dispenseal® Valve) |
| Latex Content | Not made with natural rubber latex |
Key Features
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Instant Onset: Provides numbing within seconds of application, allowing for immediate clinical procedures.
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Non-Drug Formula: Does not contain traditional anesthetic drugs like lidocaine; relief is achieved solely through the cooling effect of evaporation.
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Medium Stream Pattern: Offers a wider spray pattern than the “fine stream” version, ideal for “Spray and Stretch” techniques and treating larger muscle groups.
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Safety Locking Ring: Features a protective ring on the valve to prevent accidental discharge during storage or transport.
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Clear Evaporation: Leaves no residue or signs of product on the skin surface once evaporated.
Clinical Applications
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Needle Procedures: Reduces pain associated with immunizations, IV starts, and venipuncture.
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Minor Surgery: Temporary numbing for lancing boils, incision and drainage (I&D), and suture removal.
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Myofascial Pain: Used in the “Spray and Stretch” technique to treat trigger points and muscle spasms.
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Sports Medicine: Immediate relief for minor sprains, strains, and contusions.
⚠️ Black Box & Safety Warnings: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. Do not use near open flames, sparks, or electrical cautery equipment. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
⚠️ Usage Note: Hold the bottle inverted (upside down) to spray. Spray the site for 3–7 seconds or until the skin begins to turn white. Do not frost the skin.
⚠️ Contraindications: Do not spray in eyes or on open wounds/broken skin. Over-application can lead to frostbite or altered skin pigmentation.
