MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1
Effective Date: Jan. 2004
Revised Date: Feb 2004
Product Name: HANDY Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Product ID #: 128527
BIRSCH INDUSTRIES
476 VIKING DRIVE
VA BEACH, VA 23452
(757) 622-0355
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: CHEMTEL: 1- (800) 255-3924
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY
Hazardous Component(s)
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
%
CAS NO.
Non-Hazardous Ingredients
Water
7732-18-5
Sodium Laurel Sulfate
151-21-3
Coconut Diethanolamide
111-42-2
Nonionic Surfactant
9016-45-9
4-Chloro-3, 5-Xylenol
88-04-0
2-Phenoxyethanol
122-99-6
Color and Scent
Ingredients are not considered hazardous under the Federal Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Sec. 1910.1200).
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point
Specific Gravity (H2O=1)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
Vapor Density (Air=1)
Solubility in Water
Reactivity in Water
Appearance and Odor
Melting Point
pH
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1)
Percent Volatile byVolume
By Volume (%) (Minus Water)
>212oF
1.00
>18
<1
Complete
None
Clear,Viscous, Liquid and Floral Scent
NE
6.0 to 6.5
<1
<10
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point
N/A
Method Used
N/A
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume
LEL Lower
N/A
UEL Upper
N/A
Auto-Ignition Temperature
N/A
Extinguisher Media
Use media suitable for surrounding materials
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
No special procedures required
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
None Known
SECTION 5 PHYSICAL HAZARDS (REACTIVITY DATA)
Stability
Normally Stable
Conditions to Avoid
None under normal use conditions
IncapabilityMaterials to Avoid
Strong Oxidizers
HazardousDecomposition Products
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, traces of Ammonium Chloride fume
Hazardous Polymerization
Does not Occur
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD
SYMPTOMS/ EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
INHALATION:
Inhalation of mist may cause respiratory irritation.
SKIN:
Prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
EYE:
Contact may cause burning and irritation.
INGESTION:
May cause nausea
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
INHALATION
SKIN
INGESTION
Move victim to fresh air. Get medical help if irritation persists.
Wash affected area with large amounts of water. Get medical help if
irritation persists
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes
while holding eye lids open. Get prompt medical attention.
Contact local Poison Control Center or physician IMMEDIATELY.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
INHALATION
EYES
SKIN
INGESTION
Highly unusual
May occur
May occur but unlikely
May occur but unlikely
EYES
CHEMICAL LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
National Toxicity Program
NO
I.A.R.C.
NO
OSHA
NO
SECTION 7 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Recommended storage between 40oF (5oC) and 100oF (37oC).
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Clean up with absorbent material.
Waste Disposal Methods (Consult Federal, State & Local Regulation): Dispose in accordance with Federal, State &
Local Regulations.
SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/ CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required
Ventilation
Not normally required
Protective Gloves
None
Eye Protection
Not normally required
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
None
Work/Hygienic Practices
Clean up all spills immediately. Practice good personal hygiene.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATING (HMIS)
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Personal Protection
1
0
0
None normally required
NOTE: The selection of personal protective equipment should be made by the material used based on the
Particular plant condition where the material is to be used together with information contained in the
product MSDS.
NE: Means Not Established
N/A: Means Not Applicable
DISCLAIMER: The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.