MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.
Product name: Aloe Vera (Premium Grade)
Supplier:The Soap Kitchen, Unit 2e Hatchmoor Ind/Est, Torrington, EX38 7HP.
Emergency Tel No: 01805 622944
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
Definition/Botanical Origin: An extract of the plant Aloe barbadensis in an aqueous base
preserved by the addition of Citric acid, Sodium benzoate and Potassium sorbate
CAS No: 8001-97-6* EINECS: 287-390-8 Additives: as listed
5949-29-1** n/a
532-32-1*** 208-534-8
24634-61-5 246-376-1
INCI name: Aqua, Aloe barbadensis*, Citric acid**, Sodium benzoate***, Potassium sorbate
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Concentrated product. Observe good housekeeping procedures.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain
medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins.
Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap &
water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical
advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice
immediately.
Other: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into
account (Section 15)
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Extinguishing media Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying
recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water
jet on burning material.
Special measures: Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus & protective clothing.
Extinguishing procedures: Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to
heat and should be cooled with water spray.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.
Personal precautions: Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use
individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots,
suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
Environment precautions: Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.
Cleaning up methods Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material.
Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material,
sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe
state, federal & local disposal regulations.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE.
Precautions in handling: Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene
practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene,
and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.
Storage conditions: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry &
ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air
contact to a minimum.
Fire protection: Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take
precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where
possible.
Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation of working area.
Hand protection: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if
required.
Eye protection: Use safety glasses.
Work/Hygiene practices: Wash hands with soap & water after handling.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
Colour: Almost colourless to pale yellow-green
Appearance: Mobile liquid
Odour: Light vegetable
Flavour: Typical
SG @ 20 o C: 0.990 鈥? 1.004
Solubility in water: soluble
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.
Reactivity: It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in
contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising
agents.
Decomposition: None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Biodegradability: Not determined.
Precautions: Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment.
Local legal requirements must be observed
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
Road (ADR/RID): n/a
Air (IATA): n/a
Sea (IMDG): n/a
CHIP: See section 15
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.
Hazards: n/a
Symbols: n/a
Risk Phrases: n/a
Safety Phrases: n/a
16. OTHER INFORMATION.
Cosmetic Directive 7th Amendment: Not restricted
PACKAGING:
Type Suitability
Glass Yes
Lacquer lined steel/tin No
Aluminium No
HPPE Yes (may panel)
F/HDPE Yes
Other plastic No
SHELF LIFE
When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months then at 3 monthly intervals up to
a maximum shelf life of 24 months.
Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.
In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.
The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis
for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current
and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its鈥?
correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use
of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from
improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply
to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their
requirements and product use.
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