1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CLEARASIL ULTRA RAPID ACTION TREATMENT CREAM - TINTED Product Description: Tinted/brown soft smooth glossy facial cream. Acne medication in US Product Identifier: 10048607 UPC Number: 8-39977-00910-1 Validation Date: 17 th December 2008 Synonyms: Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream Tinted - US (10% BPO) Chemical Characterization: Tinted/brown soft smooth glossy facial cream Manufacturer: Almirall Hermal GmbH Scholtzstraße 3 D-21465 Reinbek Emergency Telephone Number: 00 44 (0) 1482 582271 Transportation Emergencies: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 (U.S. &Canada) Outside North America, call 703-527-3887 Distributor/Importer: Reckitt Benckiser Inc. (United States) Morris Corporate Center IV 399 Interpace Parkway (P.O. Box 225) Parsippany, NJ 07054-0225 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Exposure Limits: Components: CAS No.: Weight %: ACGIH: OSHA: Water 7732-18-5 >55% Benzoyl Peroxide 94-36-0 5-15% 5mg/m3 TWA 5mg/m3 TWA Gluconolactone 90-80-2 1-10% Glycerin 56-81-5 1-5% 10mg/m3 TWA 15mg/m3 TWA Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 <1% L Arginine 74-79-3 <1% 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: This product has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Volume 7, revised April 1, 2006, and all other relevant legislation where the product is marketed. The product possesses no known toxicological hazards when used as directed and all precautions are followed. WARNINGS: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. When using this product, avoid sun exposure and a sunscreen. When using this product, avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. Avoid contact with hair or dyed fabrics, including carpets and clothing which may be bleached by this product. Using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following the use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. This product may cause skin irritation, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. More
frequent use or higher concentrations may aggravate skin irritation. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation becomes severe. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre immediately. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Skin Contact: Ingestion: Eye Contact: Notes to Physician: Aggravated Medical Conditions: Remove to fresh air if inhalation causes eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or other discomfort. If irritation occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and consult a physician. If swallowed in quantity, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse mouth thoroughly and seek medical attention. Remove contact lenses if present. Flush immediately with large amounts of water, especially under lids for at least 15 minutes. If irritation or other effects persist, obtain medical treatment. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Extinguishing Media which must not be used for safety reasons: Specific Hazards: Fire can be extinguished using: water spray, foam, dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Not applicable Avoid breathing fire vapors. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Unusual Hazards: Special Protective Equipment for Appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus may be required as Firefighters: the product contains organic substances that will produce smoke and fumes if in contact with a fire. Specific Methods: Flash Point: Auto Ignition Temperature: Flammability Limits in Air: - Lower - Upper NFPA Health:1 Flammability:0 Instability:0 HMIS Health:1 Flammability:0 Physical Hazard:0 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Methods for Cleaning Up: Exclude non-essential personnel. Floors may become slippery. Clean-up personnel should use respiratory protection. The material is not classified as harmful to the environment. However, care should be taken not to allow large spills entry into drains or watercourses. Exclude non-essential personnel. Floors may become slippery. It is preferable to contain and collect large spillages with non-combustible absorbent materials, e.g., sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in a clearly labelled suitable container for disposal in
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE accordance with local waste control laws. Handling: Storage: In case of accidental discharge avoid eye and skin contact. Good housekeeping standards and regular safe removal of waste materials are recommended. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage. Keep in original container. Keep from freezing. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Components Canada British Columbia 8hr. Exposure Limits Canada Ontario OHSA Designated Substances Canada Ontario OHSA TWAEVs Canada Quebec - TWA Benzoyl Peroxide 5 mg/m3 5mg/m3 TWAEV 5mg/m3 TWAEV Glycerin 10 mg/m3 10mg/m3 TWAEV 10mg/m3 TWAEV Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection: Hand Protection: Skin & Body Protection: Eye Protection: Hygiene Measures; Unlikely to be a concern. However, where prolonged skin exposure may occur, suitable gloves such as nitrile rubber, chloroprene rubber or PVC may be worn. Unlikely to be required. Normal cotton/polyester type overalls are suitable. Eye protection designed to protect against liquid splashes should be worn when handling large quantities (e.g. safety goggles or face visor or safety glasses with side shields). Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes irritated if in prolonged contact with the product and promptly remove any contaminated clothing. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: smooth glossy cream Appearance: Tinted / brown soft smooth glossy cream Colour: Tinted / brown Odour: Slight characteristic ph: 3.4-4.4 Auto Ignition Temperature: Not applicable/not tested product contains no flammable ingredients Specific Gravity: Density: 1.000-1.080. Bulk Density: Vapor Density: Vapor Pressure: Solubility: Soluble/Miscible in water VOC Content %:
Explosion Limits: Upper: Lower: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Polymerization: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Materials to avoid: Conditions to avoid: Stable product. None known. Stable product. Fire could create: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide. Avoid contact with oxidisers or reducing agents. None identified 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity: Component Information: This product possesses no known toxicological hazards when used as directed and all precautions followed. Product Information: Acne medication. This product has been assessed in line with the relevant regulations applicable to cosmetic products for safety and toxicology. LC50/Inhalation/4h/rat: LD50/dermal/rabbit: LD50/oral/rat: 7710 mg/kg Local Effects: For external use only. Do not use if you have very sensitive skin or are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. Avoid contact with hair or dyed fabrics, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by this product Skin irritation: Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. With other topical acne medications, at the same time or immediately following use of this product, increased dryness or irritation of the skin may occur. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possibly swelling. More frequent use or higher concentrations may aggravate skin irritation. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Eye Irritation: Avoid contact with the eyes, lips and mouth Inhalation: No effect anticipated. Ingestion: If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Sensitization: Chronic Toxicity: Specific Effects: Carcinogenic effects: Mutagenic effects: Reproductive Toxicity: Target Organ Effects: Information is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Information Mobility: Bioaccumulative Potential: Ecotoxic effects: Aquatic Toxicity: Component Information: Other Information: Ozone depletion Potential: ODP; (R-11 = 1): Global Warming Potential (GWP): Additional Ecological Information: The product should not be allowed to enter drains, in quantity, or gain access to watercourses or routes to septic tanks or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters. The preparation is not classified as harmful to the environment. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from residues/unused product: Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements. Do not dispose of large quantities down drain. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN/ID No. DOT: U.S. DOT Hazard Class: DOT RQ (lbs): ERG No: TDG (Canada): : Status: IMDG/IMO Class: IMDG Page: Marine Pollutant: EmS: MFAG: Maximum Quantity:
ADR/RID Class: ADR/RID Labels: HIN: CEFIC Tremcard No. ICAO/IATA: Class: Maximum Quantity
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Components: TSCA: DSL: NDSL: China: AICS: EINECS No.: Water Y Y Y Y 231-791-2 Benzoyl Peroxide Y Y Y Y 202-327-6 Gluconolactone Y Y Y Y 202-016-5 Glycerin Y Y Y Y 200-240-8 Ammonium Hydroxide Y Y Y Y 215-647-6 L Arginine Y Y Y Y 200-811-1 16. OTHER INFORMATION National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A): HMIS (U.S.A): Health Hazard: 1 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: 0 Reason for Revision: Additional Advice: Prepared by: New Document Consult your supplier if the material is to be used in special applications such as in the food industry or for hygiene, medical or surgical end use Global RSE 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 materials 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.