MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product Name: Cream Base, Parabens Free

Product code: 90491

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer.

Full MSDS library can be found at http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/msds  

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: A blend of emollients, emulsifiers, skin conditioners, viscosity controllers and preservatives to produce a cream. 

Status: artificial  IFRA: not restricted  Application: Skin care

INCI name: Aqua, Cetearyl ethyihexanoate, Stearic acid, Prunus dulcis, Glyceryl stearate se, Propylene glycol, Cera alba, Cetyl acetate, Cetearyl alcohol, Anthemis nobilis, Lavandula angustifolia, Panax ginseng, Symphytum officinale, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Ethyl hexyl glycerin, Methylisothiazolinone.  

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Concentrated product. Do not ingest. 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 minutes. Contact a doctor if

            symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Can be applied directly to the skin in accordance with user instructions.

Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. 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. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Wear safety glasses, gloves & boots for major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & ground waters.        

Cleaning up methods Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material.

for spillages:  Cover 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:   Not applicable

Ventilation:    Ensure good ventilation of working area.

Hand protection:   For handling large quantities wear protective gloves

Eye protection:   Use safety glasses.

Work/Hygiene practices:   Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:   White to off white

Appearance:   Cream

Odour:   Slight

pH:  4.5 – 5.5 

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:  No data available 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

No data available 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Biodegradability:  Data not available

Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice. 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID): n/a  

Air (IATA):  n/a

Sea (IMDG): n/a  

CHIP: See section 15    
 
 
 
 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Non hazardous product

Hazards:   n/a

Symbols:  n/a

Risk Phrases:   n/a

Safety Phrases:    n/a 
 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Cosmetics Directive 7^th Amendment: Not restricted 

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF LIFE

When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months, then at 6 monthly intervals up to a maximum shelf life of 36 months. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.