ZEP Manufacturing Company
Material Safety Data Sheet
Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2015
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
Atlanta, GA 30301
1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name Lemongrass Head-To-Toe
Shower Soap
Product Use
Product Code 0858
Date of issue Supersedes
08/20/04
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
Compliance Services 1-877-I-BUY-ZEP
Numbers
For Medical Emergency:
INFOTRAC
(877) 541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded
For a Transportation Emergency:
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300 - All Calls Recorded
Printing date: 08/20/04
In the District of Columbia (202) 483-7616
Prepared by Compliance Services Group
Acuity Specialty Products Group
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
ETHANOL; ethyl alcohol; grain alcohol 64-17-5 1-5 OSHA (United States).
TWA: 1000 ppm
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 0
Routes of Entry Not applicable.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 0
Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Non-sensitizer for skin.
Skin
Reactivity 0
Direct contact may cause irritation and redness.
Eyes Personal Protection NA
Inhalation Inhalation not likely under normal use conditions.
Ingestion No known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion.
Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Carcinogenic Effects
Prolonged contact may dry skin and cause irritation. (4-8 hours)
Chronic Effects
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
Eye Contact
medical attention if irritation occurs.
This product is formulated for use on the skin, but should always be immediately rinsed off with plenty of
Skin Contact
water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation not likely under normal use conditions.
Inhalation
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
Ingestion
an unconscious person. If affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Get medical attention
immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
0
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Flash Point
00
Not applicable.
Flammability
Not applicable.
Fire Hazard
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Fire-Fighting Procedures
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Product Name Lemongrass Head-To-Toe
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code 0858
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
Spill Clean up
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional authority requirements.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Store between 40掳F - 120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C). Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
No special measures required.
Eyes
No special measures required.
Body
No special measures required.
Respiratory
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Greenish-yellow
Color
Pleasant. Lemongrass.
Odor
6.5-8.5
pH
Not determined.
Vapor Pressure
100掳C (212掳F)
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Specific Gravity 1.02 (Water = 1)
Not determined.
Evaporation Rate
Easily soluble in cold water.
Solubility
3.97 (g/l). 0.03 lbs/gal 0.4%
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
None identified.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Ethanol:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 7060 mg/kg [Rat].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 2000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 3000 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, Waste Stream Non-hazardous waste
Waste
state and local environmental control regulations.
Information
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name None.
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification UN number Not regulated.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
Section 16. Other Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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