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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
PRODUCT NAME: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly – All Variants
MSDS NUMBER: 4056
CORPORATE ADDRESS: Unilever
700 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
PHONE #: 800-457-7084 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
SECTION II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Warnings: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
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
This product is not manufactured to contain a reportable component as defined in 29 CFR § 1910.1200:
SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
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.
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SECTION V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not flammable
FLASHPOINT: Expected to be >212ºF/100ºC based on composition
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 normal household trash.
For large (industrial) releases, prevent spill from entering a waterway. Absorbent materials may be used. Material
may be slippery if spilled.
SECTION VII. HANDLING & STORAGE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions necessary
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store in a dry area at normal temperatures
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Not applicable N/A N/A N/A
PERSONAL PROTECTION
FOR ROUTINE CONSUMER USE: No special precautions necessary
FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES: Use protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and general ventilation
SECTION IX. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Semi-solid COLOR: Slight yelowish tint
ODOR: Characteristic SOLUBILITY: Not soluble in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
MELTING POINT: Not available VISCOSITY: Not available
EVAPORATION
pH: Not applicable Not available
RATE:
PERCENT
Not available PERCENT VOC: Not available
VOLATILE:
SECTION X. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known
INCOMPATIBLE WITH: Strong oxidizers, acids or bases
SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat
CORROSIVE TO STEEL, ALUMINUM: No
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SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
EYE CONTACT: May cause redness or irritation
SKIN CONTACT: Overexposure may cause a skin reaction such as redness
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
RESPIRATORY: Not an expected route of exposure
CHRONIC EFFECTS: None expected
CARCINOGEN CLASSIFICATIONS
NTP: None
IARC: None
OSHA: None
SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is safe for the environment at the concentrations predicted under normal use conditions.
SECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA: Non- hazardous waste pursuant to federal standards. Does not meet the federal characteristic definition of
ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic. Not listed in 40 CFR § 261.33.
Disposal should be in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
FOR NON-BULK LAND AIR WATER
SHIPMENTS ONLY (US DOT) (IATA/ICAO) (IMO/IMDG)
PROPER SHIPPING
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: “ “ “
UN/ID #: “ “ “
PACKING GROUP: “ “ “
LABEL REQUIRED: “ “ “
EMERGENCY GUIDE NUMBER: Not applicable
DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RQ: None/no reportable quantities
DOT MARINE POLLUTANTS: None/no reportable quantities
IATA FORBIDDEN SUBSTANCES: None/no reportable quantities
SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: Not applicable
CAA HAPS or Ozone Depletors: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 302 Hazardous Substances: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: None/no reportable quantities
CERCLA/SARA 313 Emissions Reporting: None/no reportable quantities
CA 22 CCR Hazardous Wastes: None/no reportable quantities
CA Proposition 65 Listed Chemicals: None/no reportable quantities
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IL, MA, NJ, PA, RI State RTK & Hazardous Notifications: None/no reportable quantities
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL: All components comply with registration requirements
SECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
LEGEND:
American Conference of Governmental & Industrial
ACGIH N/A Not Applicable
Hygienists
CAA Clean Air Act NFPA National Fire Protection Association
CAS Chemical Abstract Service NTP National Toxicology Program
CCR California Code of Regulations OSHA Occupation Safety & Health Administration
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
CERCLA PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Compensation & Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations RCRA Resource Conservation & Recovery Act
DOT Department of Transportation RQ Reportable Quantity
Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
DSL/NDSL RTK Right-To-Know
Substances List
Emergency Planning and Community
EPCRA SARA Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act
Right-To-Know Act
EST Eastern Standard Time STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
HAPS Hazardous Air Pollutants TBD To Be Determined
HMIS Hazardous Materials Information System TCC Tagliabue Closed Cup
Hazardous Organic NESHAP
HON (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air TLV Threshold Limit Value
Pollutants)
HPC Home & Personal Care TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
IARC International Agency for the Research of Cancer TWA Time Weighted Average
IATA International Air Traffic Association TCLP Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods WHMIS
System
IMO International Maritime Organization
Unilever Home & Personal Care
Technical Control Unit
40 Merritt Boulevard
Trumbull, CT 06611
Formulation, Date & Clearance: 11001034, 8/23/2005, TBD
MSDS Date: 6/19/2007 11:04 AM
The information contained in this MSDS is based on data which is believed to be accurate. While Unilever HPC believes that the
data contained herein comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200, they are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Unilever
HPC assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration and verification. This MSDS is not prepared for
consumer use.
