1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER	
Supplier:	MELBOURNE CLEANING SUPPLIES
	.3 CATO STREET  
	HAWTHORN EAST VIC 3123
	PH: 03 9880 7333 FAX: 03 98807344
ACN:	057 283 959
	
Emergency telephone number: National Poisons Information Centre: Phone Australia 13 11 26.

Product Name:   PINK LIQUID HAND CLEANER
Synonym: 

Use: Gentle hand soap. Apply neat to moistened skin, massage into lather, rinse off.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION	
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE CRITERIA

Hazard Category: None allocated

Hazard Classification: NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, NON-DANGEROUS GOOD

RISK PHRASES 
None Allocated.

SAFETY PHRASES 
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.

Poison Schedule: None allocated [Aust].

Warning Statement:
None recommended.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS	
SUBSTANCE NAME	Proportion	CAS Number

NATURAL SODIUM ALKYL ETHER SULFATE  	1 to 10%	68585-34-2
GLYCEROL	1 to 10%	56-81-5
WATER AND OTHER NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES	Greater than 60%	Mixture

All other ingredients not hazardous according to EU Criteria.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES	
Swallowed: 
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Seek urgent medical assistance.

Eye: 
If material is splashed into eyes, immediately, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. If irritation persists transport to hospital or doctor.

Skin: 
If material is splashed onto the skin, wash skin with water. 

Inhaled: 
Move victim to fresh air.  

First Aid Facilities:
Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.

Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically.
In case of poisoning, contact Poisons Information Centre
In Australia call Tel: 131126
In New Zealand Tel: 034747000

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES	
Fire/Explosion Hazard
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Decomposes on heating emitting oxides of carbon. 
Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire fighters to wear Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in confined spaces, in oxygen deficient atmospheres or if exposed to products of decomposition. Full protective clothing is also recommended.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire situation.

HAZCHEM CODE: None allocated [Aust]

FLAMMABILITY
This material is not a flammable or combustible liquid.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES	
Material may be slippery when spilt. Walk cautiously. Ventilate area. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact, as outlined under personal protection in this MSDS. Bund area using sand or soil - to prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand, vermiculite or other inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for disposal. 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE	
Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep containers closed, when not using the product. Store in original packages as approved by manufacturer.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION	
Exposure Standards
 
No exposure standards are available for this product, however, the following exposure standards have been assigned by [NOHSC] to the following components of the product:

SODIUM ALKYL ETHER SULFATE 
No exposure standards have been assigned by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC)
 
GLYCEROL
(Worksafe Australia)
[TWA]10 mg/m³ 

References: H

(ACGIH)
[TWA]10 mg/m³

WATER AND OTHER NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
No Exposure details available

Engineering Controls
Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. In most circumstances natural ventilation systems are adequate unless the material is heated, reacted or otherwise changed in some type of chemical reaction, then the use of a local exhaust ventilation system is recommended.

Personal Protection Equipment

This product is a non-hazardous handsoap. The following protective equipment is recommended only when handling bulk amounts of product repetitively. Contact with eyes should always be avoided.

GLOVES: PVC or natural rubber.
EYES: Chemical goggles.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not necessary.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES	
Appearance: 	Viscous pearly pink liquid
Boiling Point Melting Point:	>100ºC
Vapour Pressure:	None
Specific Gravity:	1.00
Flash Point:	None
Flammability Limits:	Non Flammable
Solubility in Water:	All proportions

Other Properties
pH AS IS :                                           6.0-6.5
Odour:                                                  Pleasant musk fragrance

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY	
STABILITY:
Stable under normal conditions of use.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: 
Emits smoke and  fumes  when heated to decomposition. 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: 
Will not occur.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: 
Strong alkalis, acids, oxidizing agents. 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: 
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION	
No adverse health effects are expected, if the product is handled in accordance with this Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms and effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
Swallowed:
May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach, which may lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Eye: 
May cause irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, stinging and blurred vision.
Skin:
May cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; Redness and itchiness.
Inhaled:
May cause irritation.
Chronic:
None allocated.

Toxicological Data:
There is no other toxicological information available for this product. 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION	

Ecotoxity: 
Not Severe.

Mobility: 
Viscous liquid which dilutes readily with water.

Persistence / Degradability:
Readily Biodegradable.

Chemical Fate Information:
There is no ecological information for this product, however, large quantities should not be discharged into drains, sewers or waterways.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS	
Refer to appropriate authority in your State. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Normally suitable for disposal by approved waste disposal agent.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION	
Road Transport
UN Number: None allocated
Proper Shipping Name:  NONE ALLOCATED
Dangerous Goods Class:  None allocated
Packing Group:  None allocated
Label: None allocated

Air Transport
UN Number: None allocated
Proper Shipping Name:  NONE ALLOCATED
Dangerous Goods Class:  None allocated
Packing Group:  None allocated
Label: None allocated

Sea Transport
UN Number: None allocated
Proper Shipping Name:  NONE ALLOCATED
Dangerous Goods Class:  None allocated
Packing Group:  None allocated
Label: None allocated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION	
Poison Schedule: None allocated [Aust]

Inventory Status:
Inventory                                                 	Status
Australia (AICS)	All materials are listed.

16. OTHER INFORMATION	
Date of Preparation:

Issue date: 01/06/2011	
Supersedes: 

Reasons for Update: 
New format
 
 Key Legend Information:
NOHSC - National Occupational Health & Safety Commission  {Formerly Worksafe}[Aust]
SUSDP - Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons [Aust]
TWA - Time Weighted Average [Int]
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit [Int]
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency [Int]
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [US]
AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. [Aust/NZ]
AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices. [Aust/NZ]
IATA - International Aviation Transport Authority [Int]
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization [Int]
IMO - International Maritime Organisation. [Int]
IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods [Int]
United Nations Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods and Globally Harmonized System for the classification and labelling of Chemicals. [Int]
EU - European Union

[Aust/NZ] = Australian New Zealand
[Int] = International
[US] = United States of America

Removal of the heading of Poison Schedule [Aust], in section 3 and 15 of this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) makes this a valid health and safety document in other international jurisdictions/countries. For full compliance please contact your Federal, State or Local regulators for further information.

Disclaimer
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information available on the product and the measures to be used to handle and use the product safely. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in connection with the way the product is intended to be handled or used.

Principal References:
Information supplied by manufacturer, reference sources including the public domain.

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