MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Product name CAS # Product Use Distributed by VEET NATURAL INSPIRATIONS Facial Wax Strips - 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. 1680 Tech Avenue Unit #2 Mississauga, ON L4W 5S9 In Case of Emergency: 1-800-338-6167 Transportation Emergencies: 24 Hour Number: North America: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 Outside North America: 1-703-527-3887 LEGEND Severe 4 Serious 3 Moderate 2 Slight 1 Minimal 0 HEALTH / 1 FLAMMABILITY 0 PHYSICAL HAZARD 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION 0 1 0 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: Retain outer pack and leaflet for other precautions. Read and follow all precautions and directions before use. Suitable for use on upper lip, cheeks and chin. NOT SUITABLE for use on the rest of the face, head, ears, around the anus, genitals and nipples or any other body parts. Do not use on cold sores, 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, diabetics or people taking oral retinoids. If you have not waxed before, we recommend you start by removing hair from your legs. Only when you have experience then progress to the sensitive areas of face. Before use make sure your skin is dry, non-irritated, and free of creams, oils or deodorant. 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. If you experience any tingling during use, remove the product immediately using the back of a used strip, Perfect Finish wipe or baby oil and then rinse thoroughly with cold water. If a burning sensation persists, seed medical advice. Do not wax over the same area more than once. Skin may be more sensitive for a short time after use, so avoid scratching. After use we recommend waiting 24 hours before using any perfumed product, using artificial tanning equipment, swimming or sunbathing. If you run out of Perfect Finish wipes, you can use baby oil. Don't use water, soap or alcohol to remove the wax. 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. #24410 Page: 1 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014
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 12. 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Components CAS # Percent PEG-3 Dirosinate Glyceryl Rosinate Silica Titanium dioxide 8050-25-7 40-70 8050-31-5 15-40 7631-86-9 1-5 13463-67-7 0.1-1 4. First Aid Measures First aid procedures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to physician General advice 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. 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. Foam. Dry chemical. Do not use water jet. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. #24410 Page: 2 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014
6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Handling Storage 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 Avoid contact with eyes. Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Use according to package label instructions. Store containers upright and closed. Store at 5-25 C. Keep out of reach of children. Keep from freezing. Excursions: 60 C - Not more than 5 days. 50 C - Not more than 4 weeks. 40 C - Not more than 8 weeks. Do not store below -20 C. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Type Value Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) TWA 10 mg/m3 Exposure limits Engineering controls Personal protective equipment Eye / face protection Hand protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection General hygiene considerations Appearance Colour Form Odour Odour threshold Physical state ph Freezing point Boiling point 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. 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 Non woven fabric Opaque pink Non woven strip Fruity Solid. #24410 Page: 3 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014
Pour point Evaporation rate Flash point 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) Relative density Viscosity VOC Percent volatile Reactivity Possibility of hazardous reactions Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products 280-500 Pa s (Viscosity at 35 C, 10s-1, Haake MARS, Plan-Plan 25mm, Gap 1mm) 10. Stability and Reactivity This product may react with strong acids. Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Do not mix with other chemicals. Temperature > 60 C Keep from freezing. Acids. Oxidizing agents. May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. 11. Toxicological Information Toxicological data Components Glyceryl Rosinate (CAS 8050-31-5) Acute Oral PEG-3 Dirosinate (CAS 8050-25-7) Silica (CAS 7631-86-9) Acute Dermal Oral Species Rat Rabbit Mouse Test results 891 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg > 15000 mg/kg #24410 Page: 4 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014
Components Species Test results Rat 5000 mg/kg Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) Acute Oral Rat 24000 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. Ecotoxicological data Components Glyceryl Rosinate (CAS 8050-31-5) Species Test results Crustacea Silica (CAS 7631-86-9) Crustacea IC50 EC50 IC50 EC50 Daphnia Daphnia 1000 mg/l, 72 Hours 259 mg/l, 48 Hours 440 mg/l, 72 Hours 7600 mg/l, 48 Hours Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) Aquatic Crustacea Fish EC50 Water flea (Daphnia magna) Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) > 1000 mg/l, 48 hours > 1000 mg/l, 96 hours Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation/accumulation Mobility in environmental media Environmental effects Aquatic toxicity Chemical fate information #24410 Page: 5 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014
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. 14. Transport Information U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada) IATA/ICAO (Air) IMDG (Marine Transport) 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 Silica (CAS 7631-86-9) 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 Facial Wax Strips - Sensitive Formula - 8036326v2.0 Issue date 17-January-2014 Effective date 15-January-2014 Expiry Date 15-January-2017 Prepared by Reckitt Benckiser Regulatory Department Phone: 800-333-3899 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/Z129.1-2010 Standard. #24410 Page: 6 of 6 Issue date 17-January-2014