MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY
PRODUCT NAMES :
Imperial Leather Soap Variants
Imperial Leather Gentle Care
Imperial Leather Citrus Twist
Imperial Leather Everyday Freshness
Imperial Leather Silky Smooth
Imperial Leather Active
Imperial Leather Original
SUPPLIER :
PZ CUSSONS (UK) LIMITED
CUSSONS HOUSE
Bird Hall Lane
Stockport
ENGLAND
SK3 0XN
Tel: 0161 491 8000
Fax : 0161 491 8188
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixture of >65% fatty acid sodium soaps, water, glycerine, fragrance and minor amounts of sodium
chloride, colours and preservatives.
Gentle Care also contains Hydrolyzed milk protein and Vitamin E Acetate.
Citrus Twist also contains Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C complex)
Everyday Freshness also contains Sea Minerals
Silky Smooth also contains Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL :
SKIN CONTACT
EYE CONTACT
INHALATION
INGESTION
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FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Non-hazardous to skin.
Can cause irritation to eyes.
Under normal conditions not considered a hazard.
Unlikely to be harmful unless large amount consumed
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT
• If irritation occurs, wash skin thoroughly with water. If irritation persists seek
EYE CONTACT
• Wash with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical
INHALATION
INGESTION
• Not applicable
• Rinse mouth out with water and drink copious amounts of water. If a large amount
medical attention.
attention.
is swallowed or symptoms develop, seek medical advice.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Issue Number: 02
Revision date: 02/02/04
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Suitable extinguishing media :
Extinguishing media not to be used :
Special exposure hazards :
Hazardous combustion products :
Special protective equipment for fighting fires :
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Foam, powder, carbon dioxide or water spray.
None known.
None known.
Fumes containing oxides of carbon and nitrogen may
be formed in large fires.
• Breathing apparatus when fighting fires.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions :
Environmental precautions:
Clean up and removal :
• No special precautions are necessary
• Do not allow large quantities to contaminate drains, river systems and
soil.
• Transfer product to suitably labelled container for disposal at an
approved site. Residues and small spillage’s can be flushed away with
copious quantities of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling :
Storage :
• No Special precautions are necessary. Prevent formation of dust. Avoid contact with
eyes.
• Store in original containers. Avoid extremes of temperature.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
General Precautions :
Ventilation:
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Good industrial hygiene should be followed
• Not Applicable
• Not Applicable
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance :
Odour :
pH Value (5g/l) :
Boiling Point:
Vapour Pressure:
Solubility in water:
Melting Point:
Evaporation Rate:
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Issue Number: 02
Revision date: 02/02/04
Gentle Care - White opaque soap bar
Citrus Twist – Orange opaque soap bar
Everyday Freshness – Blue opaque soap bar
Active – Blue opaque soap bar
Silky Smooth – Pink opaque soap bar
Characteristic to product
Approx. 10
N/A
N/A
Moderately
N/A
N/A
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
• Product is stable with no known hazardous reactions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
• No toxicological data determined.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradation:
• Expected to be biodegradable. Product is based on naturally occurring fatty
acid, no environmental problems are expected.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• For small amounts of product, dilute with copious quantities of water and run to waste (observing Local
Authority regulations).
• For larger quantities dispose of at a suitable landfill installation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
• The product has been assessed according to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996 and is not
classified as hazardous.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EU Ingredient Listing:
Original:
First Created: 3/09/02
Issue Number: 02
Revision date: 02/02/04
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum,
Sodium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate,
Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Coumarin, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone,
Geraniol, CI 77891, CI 11680, CI 71105, CI 74260, CI 77220
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Gentle Care:
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum,
Sodium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein,
Disodium Phosphate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Disodium
DistyrylbiphenylDisulfonate, BHT, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone,
Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl
Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77891,
CI 74160
Citrus Twist:
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum,
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Pentasodium
Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Butylphenyl
Methylpropional, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 71105, CI 11680
Everyday Freshness:
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum,
Coconut Acid, Propylene Glycol, Maris Sal, Algae, Fucus Vesiculosus, Sodium
Benzoate, Methyl Paraben, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disoduim Phospahte,
Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Hexyl
Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Linalool, BHT, CI 77891, CI
74160
Silky Smooth:
Pentasodium
Cinnamal,
Active:
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Parfum, Glycerin,
Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate,
Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Hexyl
Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 12490.
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Parfum, Glycerin,
Sodium Chloride, Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium
Etidronate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, CI 77891, CI 74160.
(According to CTPA and Cosmetics Products (Safety) Regulations 1996 and
subsequent amendments)
First Created :
Issue Date:
Revision Date:
Issue Number:
3/09/02
1/10/02
10/06/04
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The information and recommendations contained in this safety data sheet represent, to the best of our knowledge and
belief, an accurate and reliable representation as to the known data for this preparation at the date of issue. The
information is intended only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage and release and is not to be
considered a warranty or quality specification. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate this information in a
prudent manner and to use it in a manner that is consistent for his/her particular purpose.
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Issue Number: 02
Revision date: 02/02/04
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