1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CLEARASIL NIGHT WASH MSDS Code: D0211347 Product Description: Facial Wash with Salicylic Acid 2% Product Identifier: 0205660 UPC Number(s) and Size: 8 39977 00613 1 Validation Date: 24 th February 2009 Chemical Characterization: Lilac Pearlised Gel, perfumed Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Morris Corporate Center IV 399 Interpace Parkway (P.O. Box 225) Parsippany, NJ 07054-0225 Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-228-4722 (U.S.) Transportation Emergencies: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 (U.S. & Canada) Outside North America, call 703-527-3887 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Exposure Limits: Components: CAS No.: Weight %: ACGIH: OSHA: WATER 7732-18-5 >60% SODIUM LAURETH 9004-82-4 5-10% SULFATE COCAMIDOPROPYL 61789-40-0 1-5% BETAINE COCOGLUCOSIDE 141464-42-8 1-5% SALICYLIC ACID 69-72-7 2% SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 <0.5% 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: This product is not subject to classification under chemical regulations as it is a cosmetic product. It is subject to the EU Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to cosmetic products and all of its amendments. For US Acne medication. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into eyes rinse thoroughly with water. When using with other topical acne medications, at the same time or immediately after this product, increased dryness or irritation of the skin may occur. If this occurs, only one acne medication should be used unless directed by your doctor. Limit use to the face and neck. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin or eye irritation develops. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre immediately. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: No specific treatment is necessary as the material is not likely to be
Skin Contact: Ingestion: Eye Contact: Notes to Physician: Aggravated Medical Conditions: hazardous by inhalation. 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. Get 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: Unusual Hazards: Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Fire can be extinguished using: water spray, foam, dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Not applicable Avoid breathing fire vapours. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water courses. Appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus may be required as 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 labeled suitable container for disposal in accordance with local waste control laws. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: In case of accidental discharge avoid eye contact. Good housekeeping standards and regular safe removal of waste materials are recommended.
Storage: 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 Sodium Hydroxide 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 Canada Quebec - TWA Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection: Hand Protection: Skin & Body Protection: Eye Protection: Hygiene Measures; Unlikely to be required. 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. 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: Appearance: Lilac/violet pearlised detergent gel Colour: Lilac/violet Odour: Perfumed ph: 3.5-4.1 Auto Ignition Temperature: Specific Gravity: Density: 1.02-1.08 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: Stable product. Not reactive. Fire could create: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide.
Materials to avoid: Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with oxidisers or reducing agents. None identified 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity: Component Information: The formulation has been reviewed and determined to produce no effect Product Information: This product possesses no known toxicological hazards when used as directed and all precautions followed. This product has been assessed in line with the relevant regulations applicable to cosmetic products for safety and toxicology. For US Acne medication. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into eyes rinse thoroughly with water. When using with other topical acne medications, at the same time or immediately after this product, increased dryness or irritation of the skin may occur. If this occurs, only one acne medication should be used unless directed by your doctor. Limit use to the face and neck. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin or eye irritation develops. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre immediately. LC50/Inhalation/4h/rat: Salicylic Acid 0.9 mg/l LD50/dermal/rabbit: Salicylic Acid 2000 mg/kg Sodium Hydroxide 1350 mg/kg LD50/oral/rat: Salicylic Acid 891 mg/kg Sodium Laureth Sulfate 1600 mg/kg Cocamidopropyl Betaine 4900mg/kg Local Effects: Skin irritation: Unlikely to cause adverse effects. May cause slight skin irritation. Eye Irritation: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: Unlikely to cause respiratory effects. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. 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 preparation is not classified as harmful to the environment. The
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 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. Waste from residues/unused product: Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements. Do not dispose of large quantities down drain. 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: Not Applicable
Class: Maximum Quantity
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Components: TSCA: DSL: NDSL: China: AICS: EINECS No.: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE Yes XU yes yes yes COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE yes yes yes yes 263-058-8 COCOGLUCOSIDE Yes, N, P, yes yes yes XU Sodium hydroxide yes yes yes yes 215-185-5 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: 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.