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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NOTE: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is prepared for industrial /
commercial use situations. The preparation of this MSDS may be required by law,
but this is not an assertion that this product presents a risk in the normal consumer use
situation.
SECTION I. PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Irish Spring Original Clean Body Wash
CORPORATE ADDRESS: Colgate-Palmolive Company.
300 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10022-7499
PHONE: 1800-1748
SECTION II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EXPOSURE EFFECTS: This is a personal care product that is safe for consumers when used according to the
label directions. Like many consumer products, a small number of individuals may experience reactions such as
redness, rash and /or swelling upon prolonged or repeated skin contact or eye contact.
HAZARD RATINGS: Health: 0, Fire: 1, Physical Hazards: 0
Ratings are based on a 0-4 scale, with 0 representing minimal and 4 representing significant hazards or risks.
SECTION III. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients as defined by 29 CFR § 1910.1200:
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER % RANGE
Glycerin 56-81-5 0–7
SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Rinse thoroughly with water.
SKIN CONTACT: Rinse with water.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink a glass of milk or water.
INHALATION: Move individual to fresh air.
NOTE: If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
SECTION V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not flammable
FLASHPOINT: Not available, expected to be >200F/93oC, based on
composition EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water mist, carbon dioxide, foams or dry chemicals
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray or fog, direct stream may produce foam
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen; hydrocarbons & derivatives
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE: No
EXPLOSIVE: No
SECTION VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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SPILLS, LEAKS: Small or household quantities may be cleaned up and disposed of in household trash. For large
(industrial) releases, prevent spill from entering a waterway. Material may be slippery if spilled.
SECTION VII. HANDLING & STORAGE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions necessary
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store in a dry area at normal temperatures
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
TWA=5mg/m3
Glycerin 56-81-5 TWA=10mg/m3 (respirable)
TWA=15mg/m3 (total)
PERSONAL PROTECTION
FOR ROUTINE CONSUMER USE: No special precautions necessary
FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES: Use protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and general ventilation
SECTION IX. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Viscous liquid COLOR: Various tinted shades
ODOR: Characteristic SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.9 – 1.0 VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
MELTING POINT: Not available VISCOSITY: 10000-20000 mPas
EVAPORATION
pH: 5–7 RATE: Not available
PERCENT VOLATILE: Not available PERCENT VOC: Not available
SECTION X. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known
INCOMPATIBLE WITH: Strong oxidizers, acids or bases
SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat
CORROSIVE TO STEEL, ALUMINUM: No
SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
EYE CONTACT: May cause redness or irritation
SKIN CONTACT: Overexposure may cause a skin reaction such as
redness INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
RESPIRATORY: Not an expected route of exposure
CHRONIC EFFECTS: None expected
CARCINOGEN CLASSIFICATIONS
NTP: None
IARC: None
OSHA: None
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SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is safe for the environment at the concentrations predicted under normal use conditions.
SECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA: Non- hazardous waste pursuant to federal standards. Does not meet the federal characteristic definition of
ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic. Not listed in 40 CFR § 261.33.
Disposal should be in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
FOR SHIPMENT IN DOMESTIC - INTERNATIONAL - INTERNATIONAL -
CONSUMER ALL MODES AIR WATER
PACKAGING (US DOT) (IATA/ICAO) (IMO/IMDG)
PROPER
Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated
SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: “ “ “
UN/ID #: “ “ “
PACKING GROUP: “ “ “
LABEL REQUIRED: “ “ “
EMERGENCY GUIDE NUMBER: Not applicable
DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RQ: None/no reportable quantities
DOT MARINE POLLUTANTS: None/no reportable quantities
IATA FORBIDDEN SUBSTANCES: None/no reportable
quantities
SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: Not applicable
RCRA: See Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
CAA HAPS or Ozone Depletors: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 302 Hazardous Substances: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 313 Emissions Reporting: None/no reportable quantities
CA 22 CCR Hazardous Wastes: None/no reportable quantities
CA Proposition 65 Listed Chemicals: None/no reportable quantities
IL, MA, NJ, PA, RI State RTK & Hazardous Notifications: Glycerin (as mist)
SECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
LEGEND:
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American Conference of Governmental & Industrial
ACGIH Hygienists LVOC Low Volatile Organic Compound
CAA Clean Air Act N/A Not Applicable
CARB California Air Resources Board NFPA National Fire Protection Association
CAS Chemical Abstract Service NTP National Toxicology Program
CCR California Code of Regulations OSHA Occupation Safety & Health Administration
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
CERCLA Compensation & Liability Act PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
CFR Code of Federal Regulations RCRA Resource Conservation & Recovery Act
DOT Department of Transportation RQ Reportable Quantity
Emergency Planning and Community
EPCRA Right-To-Know Act RTK Right-To-Know
EST Eastern Standard Time SARA Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act
HAPS Hazardous Air Pollutants STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
HMIS Hazardous Materials Information System TBD To Be Determined
Hazardous Organic NESHAP
HON (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air TCC Tagliabue Closed Cup
Pollutants)
HVOC High Volatile Organic Compound TLV Threshold Limit Value
IARC International Agency for the Research of Cancer TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
IATA International Air Traffic Association TWA Time Weighted Average
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization TCLP Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
IMO International Maritime Organization
The information contained in this MSDS is based on data which is believed to be accurate. While Unilever believes that the data
contained herein comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200, they are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Unilever
assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration and verification. This MSDS is not prepared for
consumer use.
