Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Product Name Item Number: Recommended Use: Supplier Address: Material Safety Data Sheet 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Epsom Salt 602AA/029AA/0K3AA/1K6AA/6J5AA/8S9AA Personal Care Vi-Jon, Inc Page Avenue Saint Louis, MO General Information Contact: Phone: (M-F 8am-4pm CST) In Case of Spill Emergency Contact: Chemtrec: (24-Hour) CAUTION! 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation Appearance: White Physical State: Crystalline solid Odor: Odorless Potential Health Effects Primary Routes of Exposure Acute Toxicity Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Chronic Effects Aggravated Medical Conditions Environmental Hazard Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion tes to Physician Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. May cause irritation. May cause irritation. Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion above therapeutic dose may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache. ne known. Pre-existing eye disorders. Skin disorders. Gastrointestinal tract. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS- Weight % Magnesium Sulfate FIRST AID MEASURES Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Wash skin with soap and water. In the case of skin irritation or allergic reactions see a physician. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Treat symptomatically. Page 1 / 5

2 Flammable Properties Flash Point Suitable Extinguishing Media Uniform Fire Code Hazardous Combustion Products Explosion Data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Sensitivity to Static Discharge 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Powdered material may form explosive dust-air mixtures. t determined. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. COMBUSTIBLE DUST/POWDER Carbon oxides.. Fine dust dispersed in air, in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. NFPA Health Hazard 1 Flammability 1 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards ne known Personal Precautions 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Avoid dust formation. Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Methods for Containment Methods for Cleaning Up Handling Storage Exposure Guidelines Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection Skin and Body Protection Respiratory Protection Hygiene Measures Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Use personal protective equipment. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Avoid dust formation. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid dust formation. Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems Safety glasses with side-shields. Protective gloves. protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Page 2 / 5

3 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White Odor Odorless Odor Threshold information available. Physical State Crystalline solid ph information available. Flash Point information available. Autoignition Temperature information available Decomposition Temperature information available Boiling Point/Range information available Melting Point/Range information available Flammability Limits in Air information available Explosion Limits information available Water Solubility Soluble in water. Solubility information available Evaporation Rate information available Vapor Pressure data available Vapor Density data available VOC Content (%) information available Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water information available Stability Incompatible Products Conditions to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Acute Toxicity Product Information 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stable under recommended storage conditions. Strong oxidizing agents. Dust formation. Magnesium oxides. Sulfur oxides. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Magnesium Sulfate ne known- -none known -none known Chronic Toxicity Chronic Toxicity Target Organ Effects ne known. ne known. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Microorganisms Daphnia Magna (Water Flea) Magnesium Sulfate EC50: 2700 mg/l (72 h ) Desmodesmus subspicatus Waste Disposal Methods Contaminated Packaging LC50: mg/l (96 h static) Pimephales promelas LC50: mg/l (24 h static) Lepomis macrochirus 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS EC50 = mg/l 30 min EC50: mg/l (48 h Static) Daphnia magna EC50: 1700 mg/l (24 h ) Daphnia magna This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise comes in contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or if the material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether the altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local regulations for additional requirements. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Page 3 / 5

4 DOT TDG MEX ICAO IATA IMDG/IMO International Inventories TSCA DSL U.S. Federal Regulations 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Exempt Complies 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire Hazard Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard Clean Water Act This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR and 40 CFR ). Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61) This product does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of CERCLA This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material. U.S. State Regulations California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals. U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations This product does not contain any substances regulated by state right-to-know regulations. International Regulations Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0 Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class n-controlled Page 4 / 5

5 Issuing Date September 19, 2011 Revision Date December 15, 2011 Revision te 16. OTHER INFORMATION Updated information MSDS Prepared by WERCS Professional Services, LLC General Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text Approved and Updated by Vi-Jon, Inc. Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are supplied pursuant to 29 CFR of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Hazard Communication Rule. The information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of this date hereof. Vi-Jon, however, makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy thereof, and information is supplied upon the express condition that the persons receiving the information will be required to make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will Vi-Jon be responsible for any damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of, reliance upon, or the misuse of this information. representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or of any other nature, are made hereunder with respect to information or the product to which the information refers. The information as supplied herein is simply to be informative and intended solely to alert the user of the substance which is the subject matter of this MSDS. The ultimate compliance with federal, state or local regulations concerning the use of this compound, or compliance with respect to product liability, rests solely upon the purchaser thereof. End of Safety Data Sheet Page 5 / 5