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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: SIMPLE GREEN® HAND CLEANER GEL Also for: PRO SERIES SIMPLE GREEN® HAND CLEANER GEL 1. PRODUCT & COMPANY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version No. 3010 Issue Date: January 2006 PRODUCT NAME: SIMPLE GREEN® HAND CLEANER GEL PRO SERIES SIMPLE GREEN® HAND CLEANER GEL COMPANY NAME: SUNSHINE MAKERS, INC. 15922 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Harbour, CA 92649 USA Telephone: 800-228-0709 * 562-795-6000 Fax: 562-592-3034 Website: www.simplegreen.com For 24-hour emergency, call Chem-Tel, Inc: 800-255-3924 USE OF PRODUCT: General cleaning and degreasing gel for hands, clothes, or soiled areas requiring an effective, local cleaning agent. (Can be used with or without water.) II. INGREDIENT INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exposure Limits (ppm) For Undiluted Material Ingredient Amount CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV 2-butoxyethanol 3.5 % 111-76-2 20 ppm 20ppm) Based upon chemical analysis, Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel contains no known EPA priority pollutants, heavy metals, or chemicals listed under RCRA, CERLA, or CWA. Analysis by TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) according to RCRA revealed no toxic organic or inorganic constituents. All components of Simple Green® are listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory. III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NJ TRADE SECRET REGISTRATION NUMBERS 80100235-5000p 80100235-5005p 80100235-5001p 80100235-5006p 80100235-5002p 80100235-5007p 80100235-5003p 80100235-5008p 80100235-5004p 80100235-5009p Hazard Rating (NFPA/HMIS) Health = 1* Reactivity = 0 Fire = 0 Special = 0 Rating Scale 0 = minimal 1 = slight 2 = moderate 3 = serious 4 = severe *Eye irritant: none of the ingredients are regulated or listed as cancer agents by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. National Toxicology Program, or the international Agency for Research on Cancer. IV. FIRST AID MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE AND FIRST AID TREATMENT Eye contact: Reddening may develop. Immediately rinse the eye with large quantities of cool water: continue 10-15 minutes or until the material has been removed: be sure to remove contact lenses, if present, and to lift upper and lower lids during rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Skin contact: Adverse effects not expected, although some highly dermal-sensitive users may experience reversible reddening. Such individuals should get medical attention if a response reaction occurs. Swallowing: Essentially non-toxic. Give several glasses of water to dilute: do not induce vomiting. If stomach upset occurs, consult physician. Inhalation: Non-toxic. Exposures to vapors not of concern, but if dizziness occurs, get fresh air. V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel is not flammable and will not burn. Flash Point / Auto-Ignition: Not flammable. Flammability Limits: Not flammable. Extinguishing Media: Not flammable/non explosive. No special procedures required. Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required. VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recover usable material by convenient method: residual may be removed by wipe or wet mop. If necessary, unrecoverable material may be washed to drain with large quantities of water. VII. HANDLING, STORAGE & TRANSPORT INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No special precautions are required. This product is non-hazardous for storage and transport according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations. Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel requires no special labeling or placarding to meet U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. Storage at elevated temperatures (up to 194 F { 90 C}) will not cause breakdown of the gel. VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exposure Limits: The formulation presents no health hazards to the user when used according to label directions for its intended purposes, other than eye irritancy. Ventilation: No special ventilation is required during use. Human Health Effects or Risks from Exposure: Adverse effects on human health are not expected from Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel, based upon the available toxicity information for the individual components and the laboratory toxicity data for the whole product, as described below. Eye irritation, common to surfactants or hard granular material in the eye, should be expected from Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel. Skin irritation is not likely with Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None anticipated. IX. PERSONAL PROTECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Precautionary Measures: No special requirements under normal use conditions. Eye Protection: Specific eye protection is not required: however, caution should be used to avoid eye contact by this cleaning agent. Skin Protection: None required. Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel is intended for use on the skin, and contains moisturizers and emollients that can prevent dryness from frequent use. Respiratory Protection: No special precautions required. Work and Hygienic Practices: No special requirements. Wash or rinse hands before touching eyes or contact lenses. X. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appearance / odor: Viscous green gel with characteristic sassafras odor. Solubility in water: Completely miscible in all parts except pumice. Change of state: Temperatures up to 194 F (90 C) caused no change in the physical condition of the gel. VOCs: 5.7% per EPA Method 24/CARB Method 310. pH: 5.8 Specific Gravity: 1.00 Boiling Point: 100 C XI. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non reactive. Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel is stable, even under fire conditions, and will not react with water or oxidizers. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. XII. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laboratory Toxicity Data Acute Mortality Studies: Oral LD50 (rat): >5.0 g/kg (5.0mL/kg) Dermal Irritation: No effects occurred in a standard test on rabbits: the primary irritation index was 0 (nonirritant) on a scale of 8 (strong irritant). Dermal Sensitization: No effects occurred in guinea pigs exposed to Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel at .05 mL induction and challenge dosages: no dermal irritation occurred. Eye Irritation: Within 10 days after eye exposure without rinsing, 5 of 6 rabbits completely recovered normal eye appearance: one rabbit showed continuing recovery at 21 days. Carcinogenicity: Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel contains no carcinogenic compounds as defined by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Carcinogens (IARC), or the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel is fully water soluble and biodegradable and will not harm sewage-treatment microorganisms if disposal by sewer or drain is necessary. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. XIV. OTHER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Containers: Simple Green® Hand Cleaner Gel residues can be completely removed by rinsing with water: the container may be recycled or applied to other uses. Containers are in compliance with California Integrated Waste Management Board's Rigid Plastic Container laws. Contact Point: Sunshine Makers, Inc. Research and Development Division: 562-795-6000 National Stock Numbers: PART # NSN SIZE 42675 8520-370-4284 6.75 oz. tube (12/cs) 42128 8520-01-370-2162 1 gal. pump bottle (4/cs) ***NOTICE*** All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained by the manufacturer and recognized technical sources. Judgments as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information. Sunshine Makers, Inc. or its distributors extends no warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as to the suitability of such information for application to purchase's intended purposes of for consequences of its use.