Emulsifying Wax NF 250g

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1.   Identification of Product and Supplier

Product Name:            EMULSIFYING WAX NF

Supplier: SOAPOSH BROOKLYN, LOWER DOWNGATE, CORNWALL PL178LA TEL: 01579 370792

2 - Composition and information on ingredients:

The product does not belong to any list of substances supposedly hazardous to human or animal health according to EU guideline 548/67 and further amendments, nor to those having recognised exposition limits.

Inci Name:       Cetearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60            

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Chemical composition: Fatty Alcohol/Polysorbate blend              

3 - Hazards identification:

- Non hazardous

4 - First aid measures:

- Skin contact: Skin irritation is very infrequent.

- Eye contact: flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

- Ingestion: Do not ingest. Drink plenty of water and seek medical advice.

  Not harmful but would be unpleasant. 

5 - Fire - Fighting measures:

Extinguishing media: carbon dioxide, foams, inert powder

Extinguishing media to avoid: water

Special exposure hazards: Avoid hot oil contact with skin.

Protection against fire: standard procedures in line with fire safety regulations.

6 - Accidental release measures:

Spillage on soil: Allow spilt hot wax to cool and solidify and remove the solid for subsequent disposal. Large spillages entering drains / sewers will solidify and may cause blockages and the authorities should be informed. Disposal according to UK/EU environmental regulations.

7 - Handling and storage:

Product should be handled hygienically and under the guidelines of good manufacturing practice regulations. Store product in cool and dark conditions away from direct heat sources and strong light.

8 - Exposure controls and personal protection:

Use protective gloves and goggles when melting and handling hot oil.

Ensure all parts of the body are protected for potential splashes arising from decanting hot oil.

9 - Physical data and chemical properties:

- Form: Solid butter – Melting point at 25 degrees plus.

- Odour: N/A

- Colour: White

- pH: Not known

- Flash point: > 400 deg F

- Dropping Point: 61 - 65°C

10 - Stability and Reactivity:

Conditions to avoid: high temperature near flash point

Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products: acrolein at extreme heating

Hazardous reactions: polymerisation not likely to occur

Shelf Life: Min 24 months when stored in nitrogen flushed containers

11 - Toxicological information:

Non toxic product – cosmetic and pharmaceutical use only.

12 - Ecological information:

Readily biodegradable

13 - Disposal considerations:

Residue for disposal: according to local regulations.

Waste packing: observe local regulations.

14 - Transport information:

- Not dangerous product

- Classification: not classified in RID/ADR/IMDG

15 - Regulatory information:

In compliance with the requirements in the current Cosmetic Directives 67/548 EEC et 1999/45/CE

16 - Other information:

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this sheet is correct. However, we cannot accept responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from its use.