MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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B-SURE BOTTOM BALM DATE REVISED: 9/24/2007
REVISION MSDS NO. 92301-00
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: B-SURE BOTTOM BALM
PRODUCT PART NUMBER: 92301 (4-oz./113 grams)
MANUFACTURED BY: BIRCHWOOD LABORATORIES, INC.
7900 Fuller Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Product Information: 952- 937-7943 (8:00-4:00pm CST)
Fax Number: 952-937-7979
www.birchwoodlaboratories.com
24 HOUR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY NUMBER: CHEMTREC
800-424-9300 U.S. & CANADA
703-527-3887 INTERNATIONAL (Collect)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING: For external use, only. White cr鑝e (butter) mildly scented for protecting the
skin. The product does not present any significant physical or health hazards as sold.
APPEARANCE/ODOR: White cr鑝e (butter) with mild fragrance
EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include redness and discomfort.
SKIN CONTACT: No significant irritation expected.
INGESTION: May cause irritation to gastrointestinal tract.
INHALATION: No significant effect expected.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
DESCRIPTION CAS# Weight % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
TWA STEL/C TWA STEL/C
Soy Lipids NA Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Shea Butter 91080-23-8 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Vitamin E Acetate 7695-91-2 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Vitamin A Palmitate 79-81-2 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Witch Hazel Extract 64-17-5 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Essential Oil of Lavender 800-28-0 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Methyl Paraben 99-76-3 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
Propyl Paraben 94-13-3 Proprietary NE NE NE NE
TWA ?Time-weighted Average STEL ?Short-term exposure limit C ?Ceiling
(skin) ?skin designation means that harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin
* Certain States enforce PELs that were in place in 1989, but were later removed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Check with your
State OSHA to determine which PEL is enforced in your State.
NE = not established NA = not applicable NDA = no data available
ACGIH = American Congress of Government Industrial Hygienist
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush immediately with clean water for at least 15-minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops.
SKIN CONTACT: Intended for skin contact. Remove contaminated clothing to avoid prolonged contact. Wash effected
area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
INGESTION: If swallowed contact physician or call local Poison Control Center.
INHALATION: NA
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASHPOINT: NA METHOD USED: NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LFL: NA UFL: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other media appropriate for surrounding materials.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Closed containers may rupture when exposed to extreme heat.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear approved SCBA and full turn-out gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wear recommended protective
equipment. Absorb spill with absorbent material such as sawdust, vermiculite, sand, water-absorbent pads/mats, and
place in container. Prevent material from entering water or storm-sewer systems.
Review current local, state and federal laws, codes, statutes, and regulations to determine appropriate agencies to be
notified, and the conditions under which they are to be notified. (See Section 13 for waste disposal comments).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
HANDLING: Do not ingest, avoid eye contact and keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear
appropriate protective equipment when handling product. Keep out of the reach of children.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved respirator (full or half-face organic vapor cartridge type) if any of the
occupational exposure limits in Section 3 may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION: safety glasses with side shields, goggles.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES/ BODY PROTECTION: Gloves ?PVC or appropriate for use.
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VENTILATION: Use general/dilution or local exhaust ventilation as needed to ensure that occupational exposure limits are not
exceeded.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eyewash
NOTE: All PPE should be selected on the basis of an exposure assessment performed by a competent person.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: NDA SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (Water = 1): 0.85
VAPOR PRESSURE: NDA VOLATILE BY VOLUME: NDA
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air = 1): >1 EVAPORATION RATE: (Ethyl Ether = 1): < 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None pH: NDA
APPEARANCE: White cr鑝e (butter) ODOR: Lavender
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable at room temperature.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Oxidizing materials can cause a reaction.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide, and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no product based toxicological information for this product. Toxicology information is provided based on
individual ingredients.
LD50, oral, rat: NDA
Target Organ Toxicity: Eyes.
Medical Conditions that may be aggravated by exposure: Pre-existing eye or skin disorders.
Carcinogenicity: IARC: None NTP: None OSHA: None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECTOXICITY: NDA
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NDA
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Review current local, state and federal laws, codes, statues, and regulations to determine current status and appropriate
disposal method for the ingredients listed in Section 2 and user process knowledge. Any disposal practice must be in
compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Contact the appropriate agency for specific information.
A licensed facility or waste hauler must deal with treatment, transport, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
D.O.T. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTION AND PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cosmetic cream - Non-hazardous material, not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT): The materials in this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA (Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act, 40 CFR 117, 302: Reportable Quantity - NDA
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Authorization Act):
Section 311/312:
Immediate Health Effects: No
Delayed Health Effects: No
Fire Hazard: No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
Reactivity Hazard: No
Section 313 Reportable Ingredients: None
STATE "RIGHT-TO-KNOW": This product may contain components cited on certain state lists. Consult individual
State regarding this product's components.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION CODES (NFPA):
HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
The data here is for hazard communication to our employees, our customers and their employees, and authorized
regulatory agencies. For the intended purpose, this MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) may be duplicated or the data
transcribed to an alternative form.
NOTE: The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believe to be correct as of the date hereof.
However, Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. makes no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the
information. It is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgment in
determining its appropriateness for a particular period.
Accordingly, Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. will not be responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or
reliance upon such information. NO REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER NATURE ARE
MADE HEREUNDER TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. The responsibility to provide a safe workplace
remains with the user. The user should consider the health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide
and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice
procedures for a safe work environment.
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