Material Safety Data Sheet

Product name

Cosmetic Iridescent 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 70			29154-49-2 or 25038-59-9
Acrylates Co-polymer	approx 30			Proprietary
Others	<0.20			Various
Amorphous Silica	0-0.07			63231-67-4

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance

Iridescent coloured film particles

Odour

Mild odour

N/A

Boiling point

N/A

Melting point

No fixed melting point but softens gradually

Flash point

None

Flammability

Combustible

Auto flammability

N/A

Explosive properties

N/A

Oxidising properties

N/A

Vapour pressure

Negligible

Density

N/A

Solubility

None

Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing agents

Water, fog, foam, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special fire fighting procedures

Dense black smoke is emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen

Protection requirements

Wear protective pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus

Stability & Reactivity

Stability

Stable

Conditions to avoid

Temperatures over 300 degrees C release combustible gases

Materials to avoid

Acids, alkalis and strong oxidisers

Decomposition products

Smoke and noxious gases (carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons)

Other known hazards

Dense black smoke is emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen

Toxicological Information

This product has never been tested on animals

Acute

No sensitising effects known

Chronic

Inconsistent data in workers shows some evidence that chronic exposure may lead to pneumoconiosis (adverse lung effects). However generation of sufficient silica dust levels from this material to produce such adverse effects seems unlikely

Ecological Information

No data available

Handling & Storage

No special precautions to be taken when handling and storing. Practise reasonable care and caution in the handling of this product. Avoid breathing dust if generated. Keep containers closed when not in use. In general storage, store away from excessive heat and away from sources of ignition.

Indefinite shelf life in natural state.

Exposure Standards/Personal Protection

Occupational Exposure Standards

Amorphous Silica dust 10mg/m3

Ventilation

Good general ventilation sufficient for most conditions.

Respiratory Protection

If adequate ventilation cannot be provided used approved respiratory equipment.

Skin Protection

Normal work wear overalls

Eye Protection

Use safety goggles

Other Special Requirements

None required

First aid measures

Eye Contact

Irrigate eyes for at least five minutes. Mechanical irritation only

Skin Contact

Wash with soap and water

Inhalation

No required

Ingestion

Not probable. Material is not to be expected to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract so the induction of vomiting should not be necessary

Accidental Release Measures/Spillage

Protection Requirements

Wear appropriate work clothing

Environmental Precautions

N/A

Cleaning

Sweep up spilled material and transfer to a suitable container for disposal

Disposal

Substance As Supplied

Bury in landfill or burn in adequate incinerator in accordance with all applicable national and local regulations

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

The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1996

Occupational exposure standards EH40

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

Hazard Identification

Low hazard

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.

30 April 1999