1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1. Identification of the material and the supplier Product: Product Use: New Zealand Supplier: Address: Earthwise Baby Soap Domestic toilet soap The Soap Factory Ltd 22 Ben Lomond Crescent Pakuranga Auckland Telephone: 64 9 576 9046 Fax 64 9 576 9931 Emergency Telephone: 0800 764 766 Date of SDS Preparation: 19 September 2013 Section 2. Composition / Information on Ingredients This substance is not classified as a dangerous good according to NZS 5433:2007 It is hazardous under the HSNO (minimum degrees of hazard) Regulations 2001. Group Standard Cosmetic Products HSR002552 Hazardous Classifications: Eye Irritant 6.4A HSNO Classification Hazard Code Hazard Statement 6.4A H320 Causes eye irritation. Prevention Code P103 Response code P305 + P351+P338 Prevention Statement Read label before use. Response Statement IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice. Page 1 of 5
2 Section 3. Ingredients Identification Ingredients CAS Number Sodium Palmate 61790-79-2 Sodium Palm Kernelate 61789-89-7 Purified Water 7732-18-5 Glycerin 56-81-5 Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 Caprae Lac (Goatsmilk) N/A CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) 13463-67-7 Tetrasodium Etridonate 3794-83-0 Tetrasodium EDTA 64-02-8 Section 4. First Aid Measures Routes of Exposure: Eye Skin Ingestion Inhalation Section 5. Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. If irritation continues seek medical attention Unlikely to require attention Immediately rinse mouth with several water mouth washes. If swallowed do not induce vomiting but seek medical advice if patient is distressed. Not likely to be a problem Fire Fighting Measures Hazard Type Hazards from decomposition products Suitable Extinguishing media Precautions for firefighters and special protective clothing HAZCHEM CODE Not Flammable or combustible No fire or explosion hazard Coarse or fine water spray Treat fire as for surrounding combustible materials Not Flammable Page 2 of 5
3 Section 6. Land Spill Accidental Release Measures Minor spills should be swept up and discarded in domestic or trade waste refuse. Minor residues can be flushed away with copious amounts of water. Contain major spills by bunding with sand, earth or sawdust. Physically transfer soap particles to a container for cleaning and re-use or removal by an approved waste removal company. Caution: Spill area may be slippery Section 7. Handling Advice: Storing Procedures: Section 8 Handling and Storage Keep away from foodstuffs or animal feeds. Do not store alongside oxidizing agents or corrosive acids Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Engineering Controls: None Personal Protective Equipment: During persistent or prolonged use advisable to wear protective gloves to avoid defatting skin and cracking. Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Colour: Odour: ph: 8-10 Solubility: Completely miscible with water Melting point: 0 o C Density: Approximately 1.0 % Volatiles: Nil Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatibility Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable under normal conditions Temperatures above 50 C or below 0 C Strong acids and alkalis and oxidizing substances Nil Page 3 of 5
4 Section 11 Toxicological Information Acute Oral Toxicity Acute Dermal Toxicity Eye Irritant Inhalation Long term Effects LD 50 Rat (oral) > 5000 mg / kg LD 50 Rat (dermal) > 5000 mg / kg Will cause painful, but transient and reversible, eye irritation Does not pose a risk None anticipated Section 12. Ecotoxicological Information Environmental Precautions Ecological Toxicity Environmental Fate ; Soil Water Environmental Exposure Limits Not expected to persist in soil EEL water not known Section 13. Disposal Considerations Bulk empty containers should be triple water rinsed before being sent for recycling. Alternatively containers should be crushed or punctured before being sent to domestic or commercial disposal company. Section 14 Transport Information Not a dangerous good for road transport under NZS5433;2007 Rail Transport Marine Transport Air Transport Section 15 Regulatory Information ERMA approval under Group Standard Cosmetic Products HSR002552 Hazardous Classification: Causes eye irritation - 6.4A Page 4 of 5
5 Section 16 Other Information 1. HSNO Approved Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets, September 2006. Disclaimer This document has been compiled by TCC Ltd on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet ('SDS'). It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to TCC Ltd by the manufacturer or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer. While TCC Ltd has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, TCC Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS. The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied is made. Please contact the New Zealand proprietor, The Soap Factory Ltd, phone 64 9 576 9046, email sales@soapfactory.co.nz if further information is required. Issue Date: 1 July 2010 (Ver.1.) Review Date: 1 July 2015 Page 5 of 5