Material Safety Data Sheet
ACCENT PLUS AMINO LOTION
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: ACCENT PLUS AMINO LOTION
Trade name
: Skin Care
Product use
: Ecolab Healthcare Division
Supplier
370 Wabasha Street N
St. Paul MN 55102
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
: 920827-07
Code
: 11-August-2005
Date of issue
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS number% by weight
Name
stearic acid 57-11-4 0.5 - 1.5
hexadecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester 142-91-6 0.5 - 1.5
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. (Liquid.)
Emergency overview : CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with eyes.
: Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Skin : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation :No known significant effects or critical hazards.
:
Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses and
flush again. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
: Flush contaminated skin with a copious amount of water. Wash clothing before reuse.
Skin Contact
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a
physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
: > 100掳C
Flash point
Flammable limits
Upper: Not available.
Lower: Not available.
Products of combustion : Not available.
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
instructions
Dike area of fire to prevent product run-off.
No specific hazard.
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Special protective equipment : Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
for fire-fighters
mode.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal : Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry
Precautions
into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
precautions
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and
cleaning up
place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or
otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material
in an appropriate container for disposal.--
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage : Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-
ventilated area.
Store between -5 and 45掳C
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering : Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
controls
Personal protection
Eyes : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hands : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Skin : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Respiratory : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid. (Liquid.)
Physical state
: White.
Colour
: Fragrance-like.
Odour
: 7 (100%)
pH
: >100 掳C
Boiling/condensation point
: Not available.
Melting/freezing point
Specific gravity : 0.982 (Water = 1)
: Not applicable.
Vapour pressure
: Not available.
Vapour density
: Not available.
Odour threshold
: Not available.
Evaporation rate
LogKow : Not available.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability
: Not available.
Conditions of instability
: Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
: Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Eyes
Skin : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Irritancy of Product : Not hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Potential chronic health effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Sensitization to Product : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Synergistic Products : Not available.
(Toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
stearic acid LDLo 4640 mg/kg Oral Rat
: Not available.
Target organs
Section 12. Ecological information
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water.
Products of degradation
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional Information
information
group
-
TDG Not - - -
regulated.
Classification
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
WHMIS : Not a WHMIS controlled material.
Notified cosmetic under Food & Drugs Act
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16. Other information
Date of issue : 11-August-2005.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
Date of previous issue : 01-December-2004.
Notice to reader
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The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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