MATERIAL & SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                             Ginger



         1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY:



         BOTANICAL NAME: Zingiber Officinale

         PART USED: Dried cut or powdered root

         SUPPLIER:

         The Soap Kitchen, Unit 2e Hatchmoor Ind/Est, Torrington, EX38 7HP.

         Telephone: 01805 622944 Fax: 0870 4586724

         E-mail: info@thesoapkitchen.co.uk



         IN EMERGENCY:

         Notify Police/ambulance and fire brigade immediately.



         2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT:



         None known



         3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:



         Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.



         4. FIRST AID MEASURES:



         GENERAL: Seek medical attention in case of any discomfort.

         EYES: Incase of sensitivity promptly wash eyes with lots of water while

         lifting eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and seek medical

         attention.

         SKIN: Seek medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

         INHALATION: Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Seek prompt

         medical attention.

         INGESTION: NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR

         DRINK FLUIDS. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical attention.

         SYMPTOMS: No specific symptoms noted.



         5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:



         EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, fog or mist, foam, dry chemicals,

         sand etc.

         SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special procedures

         required.





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         6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:



         SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Contain spillage and sweep into a suitable container

         and dispose of as non hazardous waste.



         7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:



         USAGE PRECAUTIONS: No special instructions or restrictions other than normal

         good handling practices.

         HYGENIC WORK PRACTICES: Eating, smoking and water fountains are prohibited

         in immediate work area.

         Always observe good personal hygiene practices.

         STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed

         containers. Protect from insect infestation.



         8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:



         VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

         RESPIRATORS: General facemask.

         GLOVES: Use suitable protective gloves.

         EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles.

         OTHER: Provide eyewash, quick drench.



         9. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:



         Readily biodegradable.





         10. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:



                      ROAD:                       AIR:               SEA:                RAIL:

         UN.NO.       N/A                         N/A                N/A                 N/A

         HAZCHEM CODE:N/A                         N/A                N/A                 N/A

         CLASS NO.    N/A                         N/A                N/A                 N/A



         LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

         No hazard label required. These products are not classified as dangerous under the

         Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.



         DISCLAIMER:

         This information may not be valid for these materials used in combination with any

         other material or in any process. Such information is, to the best of our knowledge

         and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date shown. However, no guarantee is

         made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to

         satisfy themselves as to the suitability of such information for their own particular

         use.









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