COSHH RISK ASSESSMENT

PROJECT – IDAMA (BUSINESS BAY Ex. Towers) Date: 29.05.2013

SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
Product name: LIQUID HAND SOAP

Manufacturer: M/S TRENT INTERNATIONAL LLC

What is the substance used for? To clean hands

What are the hazardous ingredients/chemicals in the substance?
Ingredients CAS No % (Concentration) of Health Risk No.
Composition Class
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate 9004-82-4 N/A S22

Coconut Fatty acid 61791-31-9

Preservative 50-00-0

Perfumes 33030000

Dye 32064900

Water 7732-18-5

Is the substance: (Check for an orange “CHIP” square on the product data sheet or packaging.)
Hazard Symbol Yes/No Hazard Symbol Yes/No
Flammable NO Oxidising No

Harmful No Explosive No

Irritant No Corrosive No

Danger to the No
environment
Is the substance hazardous to health when:
In contact with skin? No Remarks
YES
In contact with eyes?
Inhaled? No
YES
Ingested?
Other (Specify)
Relative Density
Explosive Limits LEL UEL
Solubility Soluble
Exposure Standards Ingredient W.E.L (8h rs)

STORAGE INFORMATION
How should the substance be stored?
Store at ambient temperature and away from any oxidizing substances
Store Location In both stores
Quantity in the store 120 Litres
Store Desciption
Ventilated Yes Dry Yes Temperature Normal
Lighting Yes Direct sunlight NO Access Controlled Yes
Spill Kit Yes Drainage Yes Fire Equipment Yes
USE OF SUBSTANCE
How should the substance be Take in hand and wash
used?
How much is used every week? 40 Litre
Who is likely to be exposed to the substance? Public/Tenant
CONTROL MEASURES
Can a less hazardous substance be used to do the same job? No

What controls are required for this substance, other than personal protective equipment
(PPE)?

None
Is any PPE required when using the substance?
PPE Yes/No Remarks PPE Yes/No Remarks

Eye protection? Yes Gloves? No For

concentrated
solution
Overalls/clothing? No Mask/respirator No

Other? (state type required)

Have persons using this substance been provided with information or training on its
use? Yes
(As a minimum ensure a copy of this assessment is in a known and readily accessible in location.)
OTHER PRECAUTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Spillages: How should an accidental release/spillage of this substance be dealt with?

Large: Contain large spillages with sand or granules and collect in suitable container for disposal of in
accordance with local regulations.
First aid: What actions should be taken if the substance is:
b) Swallowed?
Wash mouth with plenty of water, drink water or milk to dilute hazard and seek immediate medical
attention showing MSDS.
c) In contact with eyes?
Flush immediately with water for 10- 15 minutes, holding eye lid open. Obtain medical advice
immediately
d) In contact with skin?
Rinse with water thoroughly.

e) Inhaled?
Remove from source of exposure to fresh air and keep warm.
f) Others?

Fire precautions: What actions should be taken in the event of fires involving this substance?
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Chemical reactions: Is there any other substance that this substance must not come into contact
with?

Disposal: How should the substance be disposed of (or not disposed of)?
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Health surveillance: Do staff using the substance require any health surveillance? No

ASSESSMENT OF RISK
Are all the controls detailed above currently in place? Yes

If these controls are not in place or additional controls are required, state action to be taken.
Please note - COSHH substances must NOT be used if adequate control measures are not in place.
All controls are in place.
Remedial actions required Date for completion
N/A
Are hazards to health adequately controlled with all control measures in place? Yes

Is MSDS attached? Yes

Assessor(s) name: Assessor(s) signature: Date:
Ibrahim (Safety Officer) 29/05/2013

The Manager should sign below to show that the assessment is a correct and reasonable
reflection of the hazards and of the control measures and actions required.
Project Manager (PM)’s name: PM’s signature: Date:
Karthik

Remedial actions complete: N/A Manager’s signature: Review Date 29/05/2013

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME : LIQUID HAND SOAP
MANUFACTURE/
SUPPLIER NAME : M/S TRENT INTERNATIONAL LLC
TYPE : NON-HAZARDOUS
2. INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENTS CAS NO OESppm MELppm
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate 9004-82-4
Coconut Fatty acid 61791-31-9
Preservative 50-00-0
Perfumes 33030000
Dye 32064900
Water 7732-18-5
3. PHYSICAL DATA
Description Viscous pink liquid
Boiling point 105
Specific gravity 1.02
Vapour density n/a
%Nonvolatile content 17
pH value 7.2-7.7
Melting point -5oC
Vapour pressure n/a
Solubility in water% by weight 100
Evaporation rate n/a
4. FIRE &EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point n/a
Flammable limits in air& by volume Lower Upper
Extinguishing media Non-flammable
Special Fighting Procedures n/a
Unusal Fire & Explosion Hazard n/a
HAZARDS OF
Inhalation None
Skin contact None
Skin absorption None
Eye contact Irritant
Ingestion Irritation to digestive tract
EFFECTS OF
Acute overexposure None
Chronic overexposure None.
5. EMEGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Eyes Flush thoroughly with clean cool water,if
irritation persist seek medical help
Skin None
Inhalation None
Ingestion Give plenty of milk or water to drink. Seek
medical aid
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Contains anionic & non-ionic surfactant
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Condition contributing to instability None
Materials/Condition to be avoid None
7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILL
Wash away with plenty of water
MAJOR SPILL
Absorb in sand or sawdust and dispose off safely. Wash away residue on the floor and avoid mixing
with potable water, streams or rivers.
8. DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
No special requirements. However, please follow the local authority regulations.
9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE INFORMATION Ventilation requirement Normal ventilation
Specific Personal Protective equipments
Respiratory(Specify in detail) None
Eye None required
Gloves None required
Other clothing and equipments Normal overall
10. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
Usual packaging 5Ltr, 25Ltr polythene cans
Transport temperature 0-50oC
Storage temperature 0-50oC
WARNING
For safety reasons, we do not recommend that any of our products are mixed together with any other
chemical. Any use of the products which is not in conformance with the data sheet, or which involve
using the product in combination with other product, or any process is the responsibility of the user.