MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Product name CAS # Product Use Distributed by VEET NATURAL INSPIRATIONS Sugar Wax for Legs, Face & Body - Sensitive Formula Mixture This MSDS is designed for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for other conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or prolonged exposure, in accordance with requirements of the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). This MSDS is not applicable for consumer use of our products. For consumer use, all precautionary and first aid language is provided on the product label in accordance with the applicable government regulation. Wax Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc Tech Avenue Unit #2 Mississauga, ON L4W 5S9 In Case of Emergency: Transportation Emergencies: 24 Hour Number: North America: CHEMTREC: Outside North America: LEGEND Severe 4 Serious 3 Moderate 2 Slight 1 Minimal 0 HEALTH / 1 FLAMMABILITY 0 PHYSICAL HAZARD 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION #24426 Page: 1 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014

2 2. Hazards Identification Emergency overview This product is regulated by Health Canada as a personal care cosmetic. Extensive testing has been completed to show that it is safe and effective when used as directed. PRECAUTIONS: Read, follow and retain all precautions and directions. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMOVE LID AND FOIL SEAL BEFORE HEATING THE WAX. OVERHEATED WAX CAN CAUSE BURNS. Follow the recommended heating times (timed with your watch or phone). Be careful when handling the jar as it can be hot. If you left the lid on or if the wax is overheated, DO NOT TOUCH THE JAR and leave it to cool down before checkingthe temperature with the indicator on the spatula as explained in the leaflet. Check the temperature of the wax as explained in the leaflet. If you get overhetaed wax on your skin, hold under cold running cold water for 10 minutes and seek medical advice. DO NOT TRY TO PEEL THE WAX STRIP. if you experience any smarting/tingling during use, remove the product immediately, rise thoroughly with cold water. if a burning sensation persists, seek medical advice. Suitable for use on legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, upper lip, cheeks and chin. NOT SUITABLE for use on the rest of the face, head, breast, perianal or genital areas or on any other body parts. Do not use on varicose veins, scars, moles, spotty, broken, irritated, sunburnt skin or on skin that has had an adverse reaction to waxes in the past. Always leave 72 hours between hair removal sessions. Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin or if you suffer from any skin related disorder. Waxing is not suitable for the elderly and diabetics or people taking oral retinoids. Before every use, TEST YOUR SKIN REACTION by applying and removing the product to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 HOURS there is no adverse reaction, continue to use. After use we recommend waiting 24 hours before using anti-perspirant, any perfumed product, using artificial tanning equipment, swimming or sunbathing. In case of ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show outer pack. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Waxing is suitable for pregnant women but may cause bruising. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Potential short term health effects Routes of exposure Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion. Eyes Skin Not expected to be a skin sensitizer. Inhalation Ingestion Target organs Eyes. Kidney. Respiratory system. Skin. Chronic effects Signs and symptoms Symptoms may include redness, oedema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin. Potential environmental effects See section Composition/Information on Ingredients Components CAS # Percent Sucrose Citric acid First Aid Measures First aid procedures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to physician Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Product intended to be used on skin. If irritation develops, wash off with soap and water. If a burning sensation persists, seek medical advice. Not an anticipated route of exposure. In case of ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show outer pack. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Wash mouth out with water. Treat patient symptomatically. #24426 Page: 2 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014

3 General advice If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammable properties Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Protection of firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Protective equipment for firefighters Hazardous combustion products Explosion data Sensitivity to mechanical impact Sensitivity to static discharge Not flammable by WHMIS criteria. Treat for surrounding material. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up None known. Do not discharge into lakes, streams, ponds or public waters. Advise authorities if product has penetrated drains, sewers or water pipes. Not applicable. Pick up and discard paper. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Storage Avoid contact with eyes. Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Use according to package label instructions. Do not reuse the empty container. Store containers upright and closed. Keep out of reach of children. Store at temperatures between +5ºC minimum and +25ºC. Keep from freezing. Avoid storage under direct sunlight. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Type Value Sucrose (CAS ) TWA 10 mg/m3 Exposure limits Engineering controls Personal protective equipment Eye / face protection Chemicals listed in section 3 that are not listed here do not have established limit values for ACGIH. General ventilation normally adequate. Consult the product label for special protection or precautions that have been identified for using this product under directed consumer use conditions. The following recommendations are given for workplace employees, emergency personnel and for other conditions and situations where there is a greater potential for large-scale or prolonged exposure. Follow standard industrial hygiene practices. #24426 Page: 3 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014

4 Hand protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection General hygiene considerations Not required Not normally required. Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. When using do not eat or drink. Washing hands with soap and water after use is recommended as good hygienic practice to prevent possible eye irritation from hand contact. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Liquid Colour Caramel Form Liquid. Odour Characteristic Odour threshold Physical state Liquid. ph Freezing point Boiling point Pour point Evaporation rate Flash point > 93.3 C (> F) Closed cup Auto-ignition temperature Flammability Limits in Air, Upper, % by Volume Flammability Limits in Air, Lower, % by Volume Heat of combustion Vapour pressure Vapour density Specific gravity Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Solubility (Water) Soluble Relative density Viscosity mpa s VOC Percent volatile 10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Possibility of hazardous reactions Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products This product may react with strong oxidising agents. Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Do not mix with other chemicals. Keep away from moisture. Keep from freezing. Oxidizers. Caustics. May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. #24426 Page: 4 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014

5 11. Toxicological Information Toxicological data Components Citric acid (CAS ) Acute Dermal LD50 Oral LD50 LC50 Sucrose (CAS ) Acute Oral LD50 LC50 Species Rabbit Mouse Rat Rat Test results 500 mg/kg 5040 mg/kg 3000 mg/kg mg/kg Effects of acute exposure Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Sensitisation Chronic effects Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive effects Teratogenicity Name of Toxicologically Synergistic Products Not expected to be a skin sensitizer. 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental concerns. Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation/accumulation Mobility in environmental media Environmental effects Aquatic toxicity Partition coefficient Sucrose -3.7 Chemical fate information 13. Disposal Considerations Disposal instructions Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Dispose of empty packaging with normal household trash. #24426 Page: 5 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014

6 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada) IATA/ICAO (Air) IMDG (Marine Transport) 14. Transport Information 15. Regulatory Information Canadian federal regulations This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Canada WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure: Threshold limits Citric acid (CAS ) 1 % WHMIS Classification Exempt - Notified cosmetic under the Food & Drugs Act Inventory status Country(s) or region Inventory Name On Inventory (Yes/No)* Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) 16. Other Information Disclaimer This product should only be used as directed on the label and for the purpose intended. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Further information VEET NATURAL INSPIRATIONS Sugar Wax for Legs, Face & Body - Sensitive Formula v1.0 Issue date 13-January-2014 Effective date 01-January-2014 Expiry Date 01-January-2017 Prepared by Reckitt Benckiser Regulatory Department Phone: Other information For an updated MSDS, please contact the supplier/manufacturer listed on the first page of the document. This MSDS conforms to the ANSI Z400.1/Z Standard. #24426 Page: 6 of 6 Issue date 13-January-2014