Material
Safety Data Sheet
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1. Identification of the Substance / Company
Details
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Product Name: |
Green Clay Powder |
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Supplier: |
Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK |
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Phone: |
01225 899286 |
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Email: |
info@soapbasics.co.uk |
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2. Composition / Information on Hazardous
Ingredients |
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Composition: |
Sun dried, powdered green clay |
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Hazardous Ingredients: |
None |
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3. Hazards Identification |
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Not regulated as a health hazard under the
current legislation |
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4. First Aid Measures |
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General: |
Seek medical attention in case of any
discomfort. |
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Eye irritation: |
In case of sensitivity promptly wash eyes
with lots of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least
15 minutes and seek medical attention. |
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Skin irritation: |
Can cause dry skin on prolonged
contact. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists after washing. |
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Inhalation: |
Due to powdered state may cause
respiratory irritation. Remove patient to open air |
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Ingestion: |
Never make an unconscious person vomit or
drink fluids. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. |
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Symptoms: |
No specific symptoms noted |
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Eye Contact: |
None known |
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Skin Contact: |
None known |
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Ingestion: |
None known |
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Inhalation: |
None known |
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5. Fire Fighting Measures |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Water spray, fog or mist, foam, dry chemicals,
sand, dolomite etc. |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: |
No special procedures required. |
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6. Accidental Release Measures |
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Spill Cleanup
Methods: Contain spillage and sweep into a
suitable container and dispose of as non hazardous waste. |
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7. Handling & Storage |
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Usage Precautions: |
Product should be handled in accordance to
Good Manufacturing Practice. Dust levels of over 10 mg/cu.m should be
avoided. |
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Hygiene Work Practices: |
Observe good hygiene practice and
guidelines. |
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Storage precautions: |
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and
closed containers. Protect from insect infestation. |
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
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Ventilation: |
Provide adequate general and local exhaust
ventilation |
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Respiration: |
General face mask |
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Eye Protection: |
Wear approved safety goggles |
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Protective Gloves: |
Use suitable protective gloves |
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Other Protection: |
Provide eyewash, quick drench |
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9. Physical & Chemical Properties |
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Colour/Appearance: |
Greenish white powder |
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Odour/Taste: |
Indistinct/Not applicable |
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pH: |
Not applicable |
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Boiling Point: |
Not applicable |
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Flash Point: |
Not applicable |
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Flammability: |
Not known |
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Auto flammability: |
No |
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Explosive Properties: |
Not applicable |
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Oxidising Properties: |
None |
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Molecular Weight: |
Not applicable |
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Bulk Density: |
Not known |
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10. Stability and Reactivity |
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Stability: |
Stable |
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Incompatible Chemicals: |
Not applicable |
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Materials to Avoid: |
Not applicable |
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Not applicable |
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11. Toxicological Information |
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Health Warnings: |
No specific health warnings noted |
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Symptoms: |
No specific health warnings noted |
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Eye Contact: |
None known |
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Skin Contact: |
None known |
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Ingestion: |
None known |
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Acute and Chronic Health Hazards: |
No known chronic or acute health risks |
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Carcinogenicity: |
No evidence of carcinogenic properties |
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12. Ecological Information |
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No evidence of bio accumulation. No known ecological effects. Readily biodegradable. |
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13. Disposal Conditions |
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Arrange disposal as non toxic waste by
licensed disposal company in consultation with local Waste Disposal
Authority, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (section
34), and the Duty of Care. |
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14. Transport Information |
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Labelling |
No transport warning sign required. |
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Special Precautions |
None required |
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15. Regulatory Information |
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Label for Supply |
No hazard label required. This product is
not classified as dangerous under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994. |
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UK Regulatory References |
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Environmental Protection Act 1990. |
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The information contained in this safety
data sheet does not constitute the user’s own assessment of workplace risk as
required by other health and safety legislation. |
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16. Other Information |
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Applications: |
Pharmaceuticals / Cosmetics |
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Issue No: |
1 |
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Dated: |
14/09/04 |
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This information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other material or in any process.
Such information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and
reliable as the dates indicated. However, no representation, warranty or
guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the
user’s responsibility to satisfy him / herself as to the suitability of such
information for his/her own particular use. |
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