MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NOTE: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is prepared for industrial /
commercial use situations. The preparation of this MSDS may be required by law,
but this is not an assertion that this product presents a risk in the normal consumer use
situation.
SECTION I. PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME:
MSDS NUMBER: 1041-16
CORPORATE ADDRESS: Unilever
700 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
PHONE #: 800-761-3683 Monday thru Friday (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST)
EMERGENCY #: 800-745-9269 (24 Hours)
POISON CONTROL #: 800-949-7866 (24 Hours)
CHEMTREC #: 800-424-9300 (24 Hours, Transportation Emergencies)
All written inquiries should be sent to:
Unilever Consumer Services, 920 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 or Fax to: 201-227-5859
Dove Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Solid –
All Variants
SECTION II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING: For external use only. Do not use on broken skin. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs. Keep
out of reach of children. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease.
EXPOSURE EFFECTS: This is a personal care product that is safe for consumers when used according to the
label directions. Like many consumer products, a small number of individuals may experience reactions such as
redness, rash and /or swelling upon prolonged or repeated skin contact or eye contact.
HAZARD RATINGS: Health: 0, Fire: 1, Physical Hazards: 0
Ratings are based on a 0-4 scale, with 0 representing minimal and 4 representing significant hazards or risks.
SECTION III. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients as defined by 29 CFR § 1910. 1 2 00:
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER % RANGE
Paraffin 8002-74-2 0 - 6
Talc 14807-96-6 0 - 5
SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYE CONTACT: Rinse thoroughly with water.
SKIN CONTACT: Rinse with water.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink a glass of milk or water.
INHALATION: Move individual to fresh air.
NOTE: If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
SECTION V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not flammable
FLASHPOINT: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water mist, carbon dioxide, foams or dry chemicals
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray or fog, direct stream may produce foam
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen; hydrocarbons & derivatives
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE: No
EXPLOSIVE: No
SECTION VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILLS, LEAKS: Small or household quantities may be cleaned up and disposed of in household trash. For large
(industrial) releases, prevent spill from entering a waterway. Material may be slippery if spilled.
SECTION VII. HANDLING & STORAGE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions necessary
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store in a dry area not over 115ºF/46ºC
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Paraffin 8002-74-2 TWA=2 mg/m3 (fume) N/A
TWA=2mg/m
Talc 14807-96-6
PERSONAL PROTECTION
FOR ROUTINE CONSUMER USE: No special precautions necessary
FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES: Use protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and general ventilation
respirable fraction,
particulate matter
3
,
TWA=20mppcf, Table
Z-3 Mineral dusts
SECTION IX. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Solid or soft solid COLOR: White or lightly tinted
ODOR: Characteristic SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.1 VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
MELTING POINT: Not available VISCOSITY: Not available
pH: Not applicable
PERCENT
VOLATILE:
EVAPORATION
RATE:
Not available PERCENT VOC: Not available
Not available