MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for
METASOMES? with Pigments and/or Additives
1. Product and Company Identification
SUPPLIER PRODUCT NAME: METASOMES, w/ additives or pigments (as applicable)
INCI NAME: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (and) Petrolatum (and) Polyethelene
Floratech?Americas
MANUFACTURER: Phone: 480-545-7000
291 East El Prado Court, Chandler, Arizona 85225 Fax: 480-892-3000
Floratech Asia: 6 Fl., No. 360, Ruei Guang Road Phone: 886 2 8751 6060
Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC Fax: 886 2 8751 6363
Floratech EU Via Tanaro 15, 20017 Rho Phone: 39 02 93 04946
Milan, Italy Fax: 39 02 93 50 8238
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Wax: CAS #: EINECS #: JCIC #:
Polyethylene 9002-88-4 Excluded Polymer 105310
Fire Hazard - Flash Points ; Below 73?=4; Below 100癋=3; Above
Petrolatum 8009-03-8 232-373-2 107552 100癋 not exceeding 200癋=2; Above 200癋=1;
Ethylhexyl Palmitate 29806-73-3 249-862-1 501107 Will not burn=0
Health Hazard:
Additive (May contain one or more of the following, as indicated on the certificate of analysis. Please note, Reactivity: May detonate=4;
Shock & heat may detonate=3;
1
Deadly=4;
customer requested additives may not be included. This information available upon request):
Violent chemical change=2;
Extreme danger=3; 0 0
Acrylates Coplymer 25035-69-2 Excluded Polymer 520021 Unstable if heated=1; Stable=0
Hazardous=2;
Aluminum Powder 7429-90-5 231-072-3 500024 Slightly hazardous=1;
Normal material=0
Ascorbyl Palmitate 137-66-6 205-305-4 100653
Beta-carotene 7235-40-7 230-636-6 100836 Specific Hazard: Acid=ACID; Alkali=ALK; Corrosive=COR;
Fragrance Oxidizer=OXY; Polymerization=P; Radioactive=RAD;
Ascorbic acid 50-81-7 200-066-2 001008 Use no water= N/W
Polyethylene Terephthalate 25038-59-9 509116
Pyridoxine Dipalmitate 31229-74-0 250-520-9 105744
Retinyl Palmitate 79-81-2 201-228-5 001501
Silica 60676-86-0 262-373-8 507031
Tocopherol 1406-18-4 215-798-8 104457
Tocopheryl Acetate 58-95-7, 7695-91-2 200-405-4 110650
Metallic Powder (bronze, gold, silver, cop- available on request
per)
Pigment (may contain one or more of the following, as indicated on the certificate of analysis):
Pigments CAS # CI # Pigments CAS # CI # Pigments CAS # CI #
Chromium Hydroxide Green 12001-99-9 77289 Iron Oxides (Black) 1317-61-9 77499 Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 77891
Red 30 2379-74-0 73360 Iron Oxides (Red) 1309-37-1 77491 Ultramarines 57455-37-5 77007
Blue 1 Lake 68921-42-6 42090:2 Iron Oxides (Yellow) 51274-00-1 77492 Chromium Oxide Greens 1308-38-9 77288
Yellow 5 Lake 12225-21-7 19140:1 Mica 12001-26-2 77019
Ferric Ferrocyanide 14038-43-8 77510 Talc 14807-96-6 77718
3. Hazards Identification
HUMAN: Eye contact may cause irritation. Unlikely to ENVIRONMENTAL: This material is readily biodegrad-
cause skin irritation unless exposure is excessive and/or pro- able and unlikely to accumulate in the aquatic environment.
longed. Unlikely to cause harm, apart from a laxative effect, Discharge of large quantities into the aquatic environment
if swallowed. The dust may irritate nose and throat. may kill fish and other aquatic organisms by oxygen
Information based on the properties of the material present. depletion caused by rapid biodegradation.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION: Remove from area of exposure; seek EYE CONTACT: Irrigate with heavy stream of water for at
medical attention if symptoms persist. least 15 minutes.
INGESTION: Call physician for advice. SKIN CONTACT: Wash exposed area with soap and water.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical, SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Combustible
foam, CO2, and other standard extinguishing media for oil. material. Use air supplied equipment for fighting interior
fires. Cool fire exposed containers with water.
6. Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Not relevant. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: Remove sources of
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Contain and ignition. Contain spill to smallest possible area; sweep up
collect spillage. spilled material. Area may be slippery; take precautions.
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7. Handling and Storage
PREVENTION OF USER EXPOSURE: Wear safety SUITABLE STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in closed
glasses. containers below 35癈 in well ventilated areas. Ground
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: Keep away from container when dispensing.
oxidizing agents, excessive heat, and sources of ignition. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not store or use near heat,
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Avoid contact with sparks, or flame and store out of sun. Never use pressure to
strong oxidizers. empty. Do not puncture, drag, or slide container.
VENTILATION: Handle in a well ventilated area.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles. Avoid eye and
prolonged skin contact.
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
PHYSICAL STATE: Semi-solid VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
FORM: Particles FLASH POINT (Cleveland open cup): 290癈
COLOR: Varies w/ additive VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
ODOR: Almost none SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Insoluble
MELTING POINT: 45 - 60癈 VOLATILES (%): nil
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25癈: 0.9 - 1.0 BOILING POINT, 760 mm Hg: >225癈
10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizers Combustion produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat, sources of and thick smoke. In general, products of combustion (such
ignition. as organic materials) may be irritating and toxic.
11. Toxicological Information 13. Disposal Considerations
Ingestion of a single dose is unlikely to cause harm. Eye US: Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under
contact may cause irritation. Prolonged contact may cause RCRA, 40 CFR 261.
skin irritation. EC: Dispose of material in accordance with appropriate
12. Ecological Information regulations.
14. Transport Information
No ecological hazards are associated with this product.
NMFC classification #144920 (Fatty acid esters of
vegetable, fish or animal oils, NOI, solidified/hydrogenated
in bags boxes or drums).
EC: Not classified according to ADR/RID (Land ?Road),
ADNR (inland waterways), IMDG (sea), or IATA (air).
15. Regulatory Information
US: This material is intended to be used as a cosmetic ingredient and is exempt from Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) regulation (40 CFR 710) when used as such. Do not use for other purposes. All ingredients not
confirmed on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
EC: This product is not classified as "Dangerous" according to the health and physical properties criteria of the EU
Directives on the classification of substances and preparations.
16. Other Information
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of 40 CFR 355, 370, and 372 (SARA
Section 313).
This information is accurate to the best of Floratech's knowledge and is based on information considered to be reliable. It
is furnished without warranty. Customers should assess the safety of their final products and satisfy themselves that no
patents are being infringed. Floratech?is a registered trademark of International Flora Technologies, Ltd.
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