Page 1 of 2 Clements Chemicals SAFETY DATA SHEET PINK LIQUID HAND SOAP Revision Date: 05 Aug. 03 Date of Printing: 16 Feb. 16 MSDS Revision: 01 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Pink Liquid Hand Soap A942 William Clements (Chemicals) Ltd The Old Transport Museum Witham Street BELFAST BT4 1HP (028) 9073 8395 Product Name: Product NO: Supplier: Telephone: 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3. Ingredient Name CAS No Contents (%) Health (class) Risk (R No.) Sodium Alkyl Ethoxy Sulphate solution Amides, coco, N, N-cis (hydroxyethyl) 68585-34-2 + 96130-61-3 8051-30-7 <20 Xi 36/38 <2 Xi 38, 41 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Provided that this product is handled correctly, it is not classified as hazardous to humans. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Ingestion: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: 5. Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. Wash out mouth with water. Keep warm and at rest. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. Wash the skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing as washing proceeds. Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use. Seek medical attention if the skin appears damaged or if irritation occurs. Immediately wash out the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes holding the eye open. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Hazardous Decomposition Products: 6. Powder, foam, sand, waterspray. Do not use large quantities of water. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Fumes containing carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, amine vapours oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide may be formed in large fires. May make floor very slippery. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Environmental Procedures: If material enters drains or watercourses, dilute as much as possible and inform authorities immediately. Spill Cleanup Procedures: Contain and collect spillage. Absorb onto sand. Flush area with plenty of water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Usage Precautions: Storage Precautions: Ventilate well. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Store in plastic, plastic lined or stainless steel, tightly closed containers 5-40ºC. Do not store close to strong oxidising agents that could aggravate any fire situation. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure standards: Contains formaldehyde- UL 8-Hr. TWA UK 15-minute STEL 2ppm 2ppm Protective measures: Respirators: Protective Gloves: Eye Protection: Other Protection: Not normally required PVC Goggles or face shield Protective overalls and shoes/boots recommended 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 2.5mg/m3 2.5mg/m3 Page 2 of 2 Appearance: Pink liquid 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Hazardous decomposition products: Materials to avoid: Stable under normal conditions but may react with strong oxidants. If the pH falls an exothermic reaction may occur with Alkyl Ethoxy Alcohol Sulphate solution releasing sulphuric acid. Combustion may generate oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen. Strong oxidising agents. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Health Warnings: Amides, coco, N, N-cis (hydroxyethyl)- LD50 >2000mg/kg (oral rat) Sodium Alkyl Ethoxy Sulphate: LD50 >2000mg/kg (oral rat) 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not expected to cause significant environmental impact. Do not release into surface waters. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods: Via an authorized waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS 16. OTHER INFORMATION Text of the R-phrases that are allocated to the ingredients listed in section 2 of this safety data sheet: R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes The information given in this safety data sheet is based on knowledge available at the time of completion and is intended to describe the product only in terms of the health and safety requirements. It does not signify any warranty with regard to specific properties or specifications.