Material Safety Data Sheet
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1. Identification of the Substance
/ Company Details
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Product Name: |
White 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: |
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2. Composition /
Information on Hazardous Ingredients |
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Composition: |
Powdered white kaolin
clay – Natural mineral raw material |
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Hazardous
Ingredients: |
None |
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INCI: |
Kaolin |
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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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Dust Inhalation: |
This product
contains breathable dust. Prolonged inhalation of a high concentration of
dust may affect lung function. |
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Risks of falls and
slips: |
Dampening the floor
while cleaning a clay storage site may render it extremely slippery. Dry
cleaning is strongly recommended if people are to continue working on the
site. |
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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:
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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: |
Avoid the formation
of dust. Product should be handled in accordance to Good Manufacturing
Practice. Dust levels of over 10 mg/m³ 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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Exposure value
limits: |
Respect the
regulatory provisions for dust (inhalable and breathable), and for
crystalline silica. |
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Ventilation: |
Provide adequate
general and local exhaust ventilation and filters. |
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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: |
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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No acute toxicity.
Prolonged or high exposure to respirable dust may
cause respiratory effects. Due to its quartz content, excessive exposure to
clay dust may cause pulmonary silicosis or fibrosis. In accordance with
current legislation the protection of workers against silicosis is ensured,
by respecting the regulatory limits of the profession. |
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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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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 himself / herself as to the suitability of such
information for his/her own particular use. |
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