Green Clay Paste

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet (PIF – Product Information File) / Green Clay Paste

Prepared to US OSHA, CMA, ANSI, Canadian WHMIS Standards, Australian WorkSafe, Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 7250:2000 and European Directives.

• Date of creation: 01/10/2007
• Date of revision: 18/02/2016

1. Company Details

Company: Oriental Group SARL AU
Address: N°200 Lot Elmassar, Z.I Sidi Ghanem, Route de Safi, 40 100 Marrakech, Morocco
Telephone: +212 524 335 449
Emergency telephone: +212 600 604 387
Fax: +212 524 457 961
Website: www.group-oriental.com
Email: contact@group-oriental.com

2. Product Identification and Composition

• Product identification: Green Clay Paste
• Chemical identification: Paste
• FEMA number: Not available

Composition

Water, natural green clay powder, glycerin, dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol, Citrus bigaradia oil, argan oil, Polysorbate 20 and orange blossom extract.

3. Hazard Identification

Physical and Chemical Hazards

• Explosion: None identified
• Flammability: Non-combustible
• Oxidizing: Not applicable
• Toxicity: None identified
• Radioactivity: Not applicable
• Corrosivity: None identified

Environmental Hazards

None identified.

Health Hazards

• Swallowed: May cause abdominal pain and may be harmful. Excessive ingestion may cause gastric distress and mild diarrhoea.
• Eye contact: Essentially non-hazardous
• Skin contact: Essentially non-hazardous
• Inhalation: May be harmful
• Chronic effects: Essentially non-hazardous
• Mutagenic effects: Essentially non-hazardous
• Reproductive effects: None identified
• Carcinogenic effects: None identified
• Sensitisation: None identified

Hazard Rating

• Health: 0
• Flammability: 0
• Reactivity: 0
• Personal protection: 0

0 = Insignificant · 1 = Slight · 2 = Moderate · 3 = High · 4 = Extreme

Animal Testing

This product has not been tested on animals and no animal by-products have been used during the manufacturing process.

4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact

Flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Ensure irrigation under the eyelids. Contact a physician when necessary.

Skin Contact

Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation

Move the affected person away from exposure and into fresh air. Contact a physician when necessary.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Wash the mouth with water and give water slowly, provided the person is conscious. Contact a physician or local poison control centre immediately.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Use CO₂, dry powder or foam-type extinguishers.
• Do not use a direct water jet on burning material.
• Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Ventilate the affected area.
• Keep the product away from drains and water sources.
• Contain the spill and recover the free product.
• Absorb the remainder with vermiculite or another suitable absorbent material.
• Clean small spills with hot water and detergent.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling

Avoid inhalation and contact with the skin and eyes. Follow good personal hygiene practices and wash after handling.

Storage

• Keep containers properly closed.
• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Protect from light and extreme heat.
• Protect from freezing.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

• Respiratory protection: Not required in properly ventilated areas.
• Eye protection: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
• Hand protection: Chemical-resistant gloves are recommended.
• Body protection: Use protection appropriate to the task being performed.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Grayish to brownish material
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 6–9
• Melting/freezing point: Greater than 1500°C
• Flash point: Not applicable
• Solubility in water: Insoluble

10. Stability and Reactivity

The product is stable and non-reactive. Avoid strong oxidising agents.

11. Toxicological Information

• Toxicity data: No data available
• Skin: May cause irritation
• Eyes: May cause irritation
• Inhalation: May cause irritation
• Sensitisation: The product is not expected to cause skin sensitisation

12. Ecological Information

No ecological hazards are associated with this product. The product is biodegradable.

13. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of the product according to applicable local, state and federal regulations.

14. Transport Information

The product is non-hazardous and non-flammable. No shipping restrictions are indicated under ADR, RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA.

15. Regulatory Information

The safety document includes regulatory information for the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan and international chemical inventories.

16. Packaging

• Glass: Suitable
• Lacquer-lined steel or tin: Suitable
• Aluminium: Suitable
• HPPE: Suitable
• F/HDPE: Suitable

17. Disclaimer

The customer should verify that the product is suitable for its intended purpose and carry out an appropriate risk assessment before use.

The information is based on the state of knowledge available at the date of publication and is provided in good faith as guidance.