SAFETY DATA SHEET No: 109 O

Date issued: 16/04/2018

According to ISO 11014:2009 & SANS 11014:2010 Page 1 of 6

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY

Product Identifier:
Trade Name: DX Smooth Hair Removal Lotion Zero Hair Regular 200 ml
Additional Information:
Chemical Family: Depilatory lotion
Chemical Name: Potassium Thioglycolate lotion
Synonyms: Depilatory lotion
Chemical abstract no.: N/A
NIOSH no.: N/A
Hazchem code: N/A
UN no.: N/A

Relevant identification uses of the product and uses advised against:

Identified uses: Hair removal
Uses advised against: Use only as directed, avoid use on broken skin.

Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet: Lee-Chem Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
12 Walter Place
Mayville
4058
PO Box 30 009
Tel. no : 031-2097351
Fax. no: 031-2094081
Emergency telephone number : 031-2097351

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Classification of the mixture
The mixture is classified according to :

UN GHS, Regulation EC 1272/2008[EU-GHS/CLP] EU

& SANS 10234: 2008
Hazard Classes/ Hazard Categories Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4) H302
Serious eye irritation (Category 2B) and Skin irritation H320 + H315
(Category 2 )
Sensitization (skin) (Category 1B) H317

The Biological Hazard, Reproductive hazard, Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity and Neurotoxicity for this product is
Non-Known.
The most important adverse physiochemical effects: None Known
The most important adverse human health effects: Serious skin irritation and possible burning of the skin under pH
extremes ONLY.
For the full text of the H-statements mentioned in this section, see Section 16.
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Label Elements

Hazard Pictograms: None

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H320 + H315 Causes eye and skin irritation. H317 May cause an
allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statements: P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.P271 Use in a well-ventilated area. IF
SWALLOWED: P301 + P312 Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. IF IN EYES:
P305+ P351 + P338, Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313+ P333, if skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice/ attention.

3. COMPOSTION
Subtance / Mixture: Mixture
The following hazard classification applies only in very large % concentrations of the hazardous components.
Name: CAS no. Concentration Classification
weight % EC1272/2008
range
Major Potassium 34452-51-2 5 - 10 Acute Tox.4. H302, Skin Sens.1. H317.
components: Thioglycollate
Calcium 1305-62-0 5 – 10 Skin Irrit.2. H315, Eye Irrit.2. H320, Resp
Hydroxide Sens. 1A. H334
Potassium 1310-58-3 <1 Acute Tox.4. H302, Skin Irrit.2. H315, Eye
Hydroxide Irrit.2. H320.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

Product in eye: Rinse with an abundance of water. If vision is blurred, seek medical attention

Product on skin: Wash with soap and water, if skin irritation or rash occurs seek medical attention.

Product ingested: Make person drink plenty of water, avoid vomiting and if necessary seek medical attention

Product inhaled: If person feels uncomfortable, move to an area with fresh air.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

Extinguisher media: Water, Carbon dioxide, Foam, Dry powder

Special hazards: May produce sulphur oxides and hydrogen sulphide during a fire. Product is non- flammable.

Protective clothing: Normal fire fighting equipment and a self contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

Personal precautions: Wear eye protection and suitable gloves

Environmental precautions: Prevent product from contaminating the environment

Small spills: Remove spilled product and dispose of on a low hazard land fill site

Large spills: As for a small spill

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Suitable material: Store in original packaging

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with eyes.

Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated area.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION:

Occupational exposure limits: N/A

Engineering control measures: No engineering control measures required if used for intended application

Personal protection – respiratory: No respiratory protection required.

Personal protection – hands: No hand protection required.

Personal protection – eyes: In its form of application, no eye protection would be required

Personal protection – skin: No skin protection required

Other protection: N/A

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance: A white cream

Odour: Pleasant odour

pH: 12.0 – 12.7

Boiling Point: Not Available

Melting point: Not available

Flash point: Not flammable

Flammability: Not available

Auto ignition: Not available

Explosive limits: Lower limit: N/A Upper limit: N/A

Oxidizing properties: Not available

Vapour pressure: Not available

Density: 0.95 – 1.05 g/cm3

Solubility – water: Soluble

Solubility – solvents: Not available

Solubility coefficient: Not available

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions.

Chemical Stability: Thermally stable at recommended temperature and pressures.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: This product is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to avoid: Heat

Incompatible materials: Soft metals

Hazardous decomposition products: May produce sulphur oxides and hydrogen sulphide during a fire

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Acute toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.

Skin and eye contact: It could cause injury to the eyes if it comes into direct contact. It could cause skin irritation,
rash or burning sensation in extreme pH ranges.

Chronic toxicity: Non toxic

Carcinogenicity: Not carcinogen
Mutagenicity: Not a mutagen
Reproductive hazard: No effect on the reproductive system.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Aquatic toxicity – fish: No information available

Aquatic toxicity – daphnia: No information available

Aquatic toxicity – algae: No information available

Biodegradability: It is bio-degradable

Bio-accumulation: Not applicable

Mobility: Product is mobile

German WGK: 0

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Disposal methods: Collect spilled material and dispose of on a low hazard land fill site

Disposal of packaging: Dispose of on a low hazard land fill site, exercise caution in disposal of used containers.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:

UN No.: No UN number available

Substance identity no.: Not available

ADR / RID class: Not available

ADR / RID item no.: Not available

ADR / RID hazard identity no.: Non hazardous

IMDG –shipping name: Depilatory cream

IMDG – class: Not classified

IMDG – packaging group: Not classified

IMDG – marine pollutant: Not a pollutant

IMDG – EMS no.: Not available

IMDG – MFAG table no.: Not available

IATA – shipping name: Depilatory cream, non flammable and non hazardous

IATA – class: Not classified

IATA – subsidiary risk(s): Not available

ADNR – class: Not available

UK – description: Depilatory cream

UK – emergency action class: Not classified

UK – classification: Not available

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

Relevant information regarding authorization: Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 Regulation for Hazardous
Chemical Substances.
Relevant information regarding restrictions: None Known

EU Regulations: Regulation EC 1272/ 2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]

National legislation: Not legislated

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16. OTHER INFORMATION:

Indication Of Changes

Product name changed from ‘DX Smooth Hair Remover Lotion Zero Hair’ to ‘DX Smooth Hair Removal Lotion Zero
Hair Regular’
Reduced concentration of hazardous component

GHS Aligned

Acute Tox.4 – Acute Toxicity ( Category 4) oral

Skin Sens.1- Skin Sensitization (Category 1)
Skin Irrit.2- Skin Irritant (Category 2)
Eye Irrit.2 – Eye Irritant (Category 2)
Resp Sens.1A- Respiratory Sensitization (Category 1A)

Relevant H ( number and full text)

H302- Harmful if swallowed.

H317- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H315- May cause skin irritation.
H320- May cause eye irritation.
H334- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

The information in this MSDS is provided in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. We assume no
responsibility and give no warranty, either expressed or implied.

Compiled by Lee-Chem Laboratories, Tel no.: 031-209 7351