MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET Working Hands 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Description: General Use: Company Name and Address: O Keeffe s Working Hands Cream Odorless white cream Treatment for dry or cracked skin O Keeffe s Company 4550 Red Bank Expressway Cincinnati, OH 45227 Date Issued: September 12, 2011 FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY During Business Hours: US 001 (800) 966-3458 UK +44 (0) 1257 241319 Outside Business Hours: US 001 (800) 420-7186 2. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS Number Ammonium stearate 1002-89-7 Ammonium borate 661-36-9 Allantoin 97-59-6 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HMIS: 1-Health, 0-Flammability, 0-Reactivity. 0-Personal protection When used according to instructions, the product is safe and presents no immediate or long term health hazard. Excessive or prolonged exposure to skin may lead to skin irritation. Product contacting the eyes may cause eye irritation. Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity. This product is not intended to internal use. Accidental ingestion of large amounts of this product may require immediate medical attention. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS The following effects are not expected under normal use conditions (i.e., no irritation, no reaction, no effects). May cause eye irritation. Cream may be absorbed through skin. Ingestion may cause digestive tract irritation, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Inhalation of product in mist form may cause respiratory irritation. Page 1 of 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: Product does not pose a risk of injury by the inhalation route. EYE CONTACT: Do not allow the victim to rub eyes, or to keep eyes tightly shut. Gently lift the eyelids and flush immediately and continuously with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult with a physician or ophthalmologist. SKIN CONTACT: Product does not pose a risk of injury by the dermal route. If excessive skin contact occurs, promptly flush the affected area thoroughly with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention. INGESTION: Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsive. If the material is ingested, seek immediate medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES AND EXTINGUISHING MEDIA This material is non-combustible and is not highly reactive under normal handling conditions. FLASH POINT: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE: UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not combustible Not Applicable Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide should be used in the event of a fire. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool, until fire is out. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposure. None known. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL/LEAK: Use a wet cloth or mop to contain the spill and pick up material for recovery or disposal when feasible. Do not dispose of the material in any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sink, toilet, or floor drain. MATERIAL WILL CAUSE SLIPPERY SURFACES. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact of product with eyes. STORAGE: Keep material stored in the original container at normal room temperature, and avoid prolonged periods of storage at high temperatures. Page 2 of 5
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Composition Exposure Limit 8-Hour TWA Ingredient CAS OSHA ACGIH NIOSH LD 50 Number PEL TLV REL (dermal, oral) Ammonium Stearate 1002-89-7 NA 10 mg/m 3 (stearates) NA LD50: >3 g/kg guinea pig dermal LD50: >5 g/kg rat oral Ammonium 661-36-9 NA 2 mg/m 3 NA NA Borate (TWA) 6mg/m 3 (STEL) (borates) Allantoin 97-59-6 NA NA NA NA NA not available; TWA time weighted average; STEL short term exposure limit; LD 50 dose Causing 50% mortality ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None required. SKIN PROTECTION: No protective equipment is needed during normal use conditions. EYE PROTECTION: No protective equipment is needed during normal use conditions. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No respiratory protection is needed during normal use conditions. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Boiling Point >100 o C Vapor Pressure Not available Specific Gravity Not available Melting Point NA Solubility in Water Not miscible Appearance & Odor White cream with no apparent odor ph (undiluted) 6.8-7.2 Percent Volatiles 30% W/W 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY The material is stable at room temperature, in closed containers, under recommended handling and storage conditions (see Section 7) and during normal use conditions. Incompatible/Avoid Contact With: Hazardous Decomposition Product: Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidants Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide None Page 3 of 5
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EYE: Components of this material can cause eye irritation if air concentrations exceed allowable levels or direct contact occurs. Consumers experiencing a stinging or burning sensation in the eyes should seek medical care if the sensation persists. SKIN: Skin contact with components of this material (allantoin, ammonium borate, ammonium stearate) can irritate the skin. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. INGESTION: Ingesting this product may result in serious injury and should be avoided. INHALATION: Chronic inhalation of some components of this material (allantoin, ammonium borate, ammonium stearate, glycerin) can cause respiratory irritation and potentially damage the lungs. CARCINOGENICITY: CAS#: 1002-89-7, 661-36-9, and 97-59-6 were not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. 12. ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION This product has no ecological impact or special considerations when used according to directions. It is not considered environmentally harmful during normal use, dilution, and typical drainage into sewers, septic systems and treatment plants. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not dispose of the material in any sanitary sewer or storm sewer system, which includes sinks, toilets, and floor drains. Ensure conformity with Federal, State, and local disposal regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION This product as shipped as a cosmetic hand cream is not a hazardous material according to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Product must be packaged in accordance with normal DOT requirements. Proper Shipping Name: DOT Hazardous Classification: DOT Identification Number: Additional Labeling: Cosmetic Hand Cream Not DOT Regulated Not available Non-combustible Page 4 of 5
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION FDA: As a cosmetic product, this product complies with requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and related regulations. RCRA Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261): None of the components of this material are listed as a hazardous waste. CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 302.4): None of the ingredients of this material are listed as a hazardous substance nor do they have a reportable quantity (RQ). STATE REGULATIONS: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): No ingredients of this material are a material known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Notice: The information herein is based upon data considered to be accurate as of the date of preparation of this material safety data sheet. However, no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of these data and safety information. The user assumes all liability for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product. REFERENCES: ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists). Documentations of the Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances. (2010). NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. On-line at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0262.html. RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances). Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Ontario, Canada. (2010). U.S. Department of Transportation. Emergency Response Guide. (2004). On-line at http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg2004/gydebook.htm. Page 5 of 5