MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

DATE:  August 2001      SUPERCEDES:  August 1996

 

SECTION 1:   PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

Product Name:             Sparkle Hand Soap, P/N 428

 

Common Name:           Hand Soap

 

Manufactured by:         Texas Correction Industry, Soap & Detergent Plant

                                    One Circle Drive  

Sugarland, Texas 77478

Telephone:                  (713) 490-1111

 

Packaged by:               Travis Association for the Blind

                                    2831 Manchaca Road

                                    Austin, Texas 78704

Telephone:                  (512) 442-2329

 

Emergency Number:    (888) 714-3496

 

 

SECTION 2: HAZARD RATING / HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

Hazard Rating:                         Health – 1    Fire – 0    Reactivity – 0    Specific Hazard – 1

 

Hazardous Ingredient:             None

 

 

SECTION 3:  PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

Vapor Pressure:                       None

Vapor Density:                         N/A

Specific Gravity:                      Approx. 1.020  (water=1)

Evaporative Rate:                    N/A

Solubility in Water:                  Complete

pH:                                           5.00 – 6.00

Boiling Point:                           Approx. 200 F

Appearance and Odor:            Opaque, pearlescent white, viscous liquid with almond scent

 

 

SECTION 4:  FIRE AND HAZARD DATA

 

Flash Point:                             None

Flammable Limit:                    N/A

Physical Hazard:                      None

Extinguishing Method:             Water, foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide

 

Fire Extinguisher Procedure:   Use of respiratory equipment is recommended in enclosed

areas. For small fire, may be easily extinguished with a portable

fire extinguisher.  Self-breathing apparatus may not be required.

 

Fire and Explosive Hazard:     None

Lower Explosive Limit: (LEL)   N/A

Upper Explosive Limit: (UEL)   N/A

 

 

SECTION 5:  REACTIVE DATA

 

Hazardous Decomposition:      None

Stability:                                  Stable

Incompatibility:                        None

 

 

SECTION 6:  HEALTH HAZARD

 

Primary Route of Exposure:                 Eyes, skin, inhalation

 

Signs and symptoms of over-exposure (acute):

            Eyes:                Corrosive to eye tissue, may cause corneal damage

            Skin:                 May cause redness or rash, drying, cracking, or blisters

            Ingestion:          May cause gastrointestinal irritation and burns to alimentary canal.

            Inhalation:         May be irritant to the respiratory tract.

 

Signs and symptoms of over-exposure (chronic):                   

Eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation may cause nausea and vomiting.

 

Medical condition aggravated by over-exposure:   Not known

 

Carcinogen or suspect of carcinogen ingredients:  None.  Formaldehyde in this product is

less than 0.100%.  It is not considered carcinogenic as defined in

29 CFR 1910.1200.

 

 

SECTION 7:  EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID:

 

Eyes:                Flush with plenty of water until irritation subsides.  If irritation

                        persists, get medical attention.

 

Skin:                Flush with plenty of water.  Remove contaminated clothing

                        and seek medical attention if irritation persists.

 

Ingestion:         Rinse mouth thoroughly, drink plenty of water or milk.  Do

                        not induce vomiting unless directed by a physition.

 

Inhalation:       Move patient to fresh air.  Get medical attention if problems persist.

 

 

SECTION 8:  SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:

 

Respiratory Protection:               None required with normal use.

Ventilation Requirement: Local exhaust. Maintain adequate ventilation

Protective Gloves:                      None required

Eye Protection:                          Goggles or glasses as needed

 

 

SECTION 9:  SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

 

Steps to be taken:         Sweep all materials for collection and disposal.  Rinse area

                                    with water, mopping up residue.

 

Waste Disposal:            Dispose of in compliance with local, state, or federal laws

                                    and regulations.  Do not dump large quantities into sewers,

                                    on the ground, or into bodies of water.

 

SECTION 10:  STORAGE AND HANDLING:

 

Storage Procedures:    Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.