MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name:
Other Name(s):
Recommended Use:
Supplier:
Address:
Telephone:
Emergency
Telephone:
Organic Care Hand Wash – Antibacterial Orange & Ginger
H2L
FP0246
9310692477129
Personal care hand wash
Natures Organics Pty Ltd
31 Cornhill Street
Ferntree Gully
VIC 3156
+613 9759 0300
+613 9759 0300 (8 am to 5 pm EST)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification:
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
Not hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Non-dangerous goods.
None
S25/26/46 Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
and show this container or label.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Water
Coco-Glucoside
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Glyceryl Oleate
Glycerin
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate & Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Lactic Acid
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Fragrance
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice
Sodium Gluconate
Citric Acid
CAS Number
7732-18-5
110615-47-9
97375-27-4
68424-61-3
56-81-5
149458-07-1
79-33-4
910661-93-7
8001-25-0
90063-52-8
527-07-1
77-92-9
Organic Care Hand Wash – Antibacterial Orange & Ginger
31 Cornhill Street Ferntree Gully
VIC Australia 3156
T +613 9759 0300
F +613 9759 0399
E enq@naturesorganics.com.au
W www.naturesorganics.com.au
Proportion (%)
> 60
10 - < 30
< 10
< 10
< 10
< 10
< 10
< 10
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
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ABN 51 052 221 413
ACN 052 221 413
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion:
Eye:
Skin:
Inhaled:
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor:
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to
drink. Contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (phone
Australia 13 1126; New Zealand 0800 764 766).
Immediately hold eyes open and flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or
onto the face. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Wipe off excess with tissue or towel. Remove contaminated clothing.
Wash well with water. If irritation occurs, seek medical advice.
Remove to fresh air. No data for health effects associated with long term
inhalation.
Workcover recommended first aid facilities appropriate to the size of the
workplace.
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media:
Hazards from
combustion products:
Personal protective
equipment:
Hazchem code:
Water spray or fog. Foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide
extinguishers.
This mixture is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will
break down under fire conditions and the hydrocarbon component will
burn. In a large fire, heating may produce toxic fumes containing oxides
of carbon and nitrogen as well as sulfur compounds.
Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable
protective clothing.
None assigned.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency
procedures:
Methods and materials
for containment and
clean up:
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear
personal protective equipment.
Contain spill to prevent contamination of drains/ water ways. Use
absorbent material such as sand or earth. Collect and seal in properly
labelled containers for disposal in accordance with local regulations.
Wash area down with water to remove residual material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe
handling:
Conditions for safe
storage:
Avoid skin and eye contact. Use in well ventilated areas.
Store in original containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area and out of
direct sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs, foodstuff containers and
incompatible materials such as acids, alkalis and strong oxidizing
agents.
Storage incompatibility: Acids, alkalis and strong oxidizing agents.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National exposure
standards:
Biological limit values:
Engineering controls:
Personal protective
equipment:
No exposure standards have been set for any of the ingredients in this
product.
Not available.
Use in well ventilated areas.
When handling bulk quantities, wear suitable gloves, safety glasses and
protective clothing.
Respiratory: Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of the
product.
Other:
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or
using the toilet.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
pH (neat product)
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Boiling Point (°C)
Melting Point (°C)
Solubility in Water
S. G. @ 20°C
Flash Point (°C)
Flammability Limits
Ignition Temperature
Specific Heat Value
VOC Content
Evaporation Rate
Viscosity (cps) @ 20°C
Volatile Component
Saturated Vapour
Pressure
Decomposition
Temperature
Clear, viscous liquid
Characteristic
3.5 – 4.0
Not Available
Approximately 100°C
Freezes ~ -3°C
Readily soluble
~ 1.045 @ 20° C
Not available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
< 1%
Not Available
~ 4000 cps
~ 75%
Not Available
Not Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability:
Conditions to avoid:
Incompatible materials:
Hazardous
decomposition
products:
Hazardous reactions:
Stable under normal conditions
Excessive heat.
Strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.
In a large fire, heating may produce toxic fumes containing oxides of
carbon and nitrogen as well as sulfur compounds.
Not known.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential health effects:
Acute
Swallowed:
May cause irritation if directly introduced to the mouth, throat and
stomach. Symptoms may include irritation of the gastric tract causing
nausea and vomiting.
Oral LD50 (rat):
No information available.
Eye:
May cause irritation to the eyes, stinging, blurred vision and redness.
Skin:
Not considered to be hazardous when in contact with skin. However for
sensitive individuals, product may cause redness, itching and irritation.
Inhaled:
Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of the product.
Chronic
The chronic toxicity of this product has not been determined.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Based on component ecotoxicity data the product is not an
environmental hazard. It will not accumulate in the soil or water or cause
long term problems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal:
Dispose of by incineration or burial in an approved landfill in accordance
with Commonwealth, State and Local Government regulations. Avoid
contaminating sewers or waterways.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
UN Number:
None
Proper Shipping Name:
None
Dangerous Goods Class:
None
Subsidiary Risk:
None
Pack Group:
None
Hazchem Code:
None
Marine Pollutant:
No
Special precautions for user:
None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule:
None
All components of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
The surfactants contained in this product are readily biodegradable according to AS 4351.
For Emergencies:
Prepared By:
Issue Date:
Revision No:
Supersedes:
Reason for Revision:
Australian Poisons Information Centre – phone 13 1126
New Zealand Poisons Information Centre – phone 0800 764 766
Fabrizio Spada, Senior Development Chemist
20/05/2015
First Issue
New Product
This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge the health and safety hazard information for the
product and general guidance on how to safely handle the product in the workplace. Each user
must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the product in the
workplace, including in conjunction with other products. This information is presented in good
faith and is based on current data considered to be correct to the best of our knowledge.
End of document.
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