Material Safety Data Sheet

Product name

Cosmetic Glitter Powder

Supplier

Soap Basics
23 Southbrook Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8DS
Tel: 01225 899286

Composition

Chemical	%	Classification	Risk Phrases	CAS Number	ECC Number
Polyethylene Terephthalate	approx 90			25038-59-9
Binder	approx 7.5			Proprietory
Pigment	approx 2			Various
Aluminium	approx 0.5			7429-90-5

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance

Coloured, precision-cut particles

Odour

None

pH

N/A

Boiling point

N/A

Melting point

177 degrees C

Flash point

N/A

Flammability

Combustible

Auto flammability

N/A

Explosive properties

N/A

Oxidising properties

N/A

Vapour pressure

N/A

Density

Specific gravity 1.4

Solubility

N/A

Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing agents

Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or dry sand

Special fire fighting procedures

Aldehydes and acids may be liberated

Protection requirements

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus

Stability & Reactivity

Stability

Stable

Conditions to avoid

Protect from sunlight and all heat sources

Materials to avoid

None

Decomposition products

None

Other known hazards

None known

Toxicological Information

This product has never been tested on animals. No other data available

Ecological Information

Not harmful to the environment

Handling & Storage

Keep containers closed when not in use. In general storage, store away from heat at ambient temperatures, away from sources of ignition.

Indefinite shelf life in natural state.

Exposure Standards/Personal Protection

Occupational Exposure Standards

None assigned. 10mg/m3 recommended

Ventilation

Ensure adequate ventilation. Location exhaust ventilation is recommended

Respiratory Protection

If adequate ventilation cannot be provided used approved respiratory equipment.

Skin Protection

Not required

Eye Protection

Safety glasses may be used

Other Special Requirements

None required

First aid measures

Eye Contact

Flush eyes immediately with copious amounts of water

Skin Contact

Wash with soap and water

Inhalation

Remove affected person to fresh air and treat according to symptoms

Ingestion

Not considered an industrial hazard

Accidental Release Measures/Spillage

Protection Requirements

No special requirements

Environmental Precautions

None required

Cleaning

Sweep up spilled material and transfer to a suitable container for subsequent re-use or disposal

Disposal

Substance As Supplied

Disposal by licensed waste disposal company, by incineration

Product Packaging

May be recycled

Transport Information

	Class	Item No	UN No	Package Group	EMS No	MFAG No	Marine Pollutant	Page No	Packing Instruction
UK
IMDS
IATA
ADR/RID

Proper Shipping Name

Not classified as hazardous for transportation

Regulatory Information

1

The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1996

2

Occupational exposure standards EH40

3

The chemicals (Hazard, Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1996

Hazard Identification

Excessive exposure by eye contact or by inhalation may cause some irritation

Other Information

Recommended Uses & Restrictions

N/A

Data Sources

Manufacturer’s data sheet. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, N Irving Sax & J R Lewis

This MSDS complies with the European Directives of 5/3/91 defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for specific information relating to dangerous materials and preparations in implementation of Article 10 of Directive 88/379/EEC and listed in Article 3 of Directive 91/155/EEC.

The information contained herein is for health and safety guidance only and does not constitute a specification. Users must make their own assessment of the risk encountered in their own individual workplace. The information contained in this MSDS will provide the basic information required to undertake this assessment. It is, to the best of Soap Basic’s knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we assume no liability for damages incurred by use of this material. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the product is used in complete conformity with all relevant regulations and legislation.

11 March 1999