MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Complies with USDL Safety and Health Regulations,
(29 CFR 1915,1916, 1917)

SECTION I -- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

MANUFACTURER:

DERMAPET, INC.
EMERGENCY PHONE: (301) 983-8387
PO BOX 59713
POTOMAC, MD 20859

TRADE NAME: DermaBenSs Shampoo
C.A.S. NUMBER: NOT ESTABLISHED
FORMULA: PROPRIETARY MIXTURE OF COSMETIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS


SECTION II -- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

BENZOYL PEROXIDE: CAS NO. 94-36-0; ACGIH TLV & OSHA PEL: 5 PPM OR MG/M3 PRODUCT CONTAINS 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE.


SECTION III -- PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POIN: 212 F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.028
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.): N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): 76.0
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: DISPERSIBLE
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: OPAQUE, VISCOUS, OFF-WHITE LIQUID WITH A PLEASANT ODOR


SECTION IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT (method used): N/A WATER BASED PRODUCT
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WATER FOG, SPRAY, CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: SPRAY WATER ON THE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: PEROXIDES AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND CAN IGNITE WITH EXPLOSIVE FORCE IF CONFINED
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A; PRODUCT WILL DECOMPOSE SUDDENLY IF ITS TEMPERATURE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 68 DEGREES C.


SECTION V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and redness. If in eyes, may cause redness, irritation, and possible damage. If ingested, may cause toxic effects.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes: if irritation persists, seek medical attention. If ingested, do not induce vomiting, give plenty of water and seek medical attention.


SECTION VI -- REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: [ X ] UNSTABLE      [ ] STABLE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: [ ] MAY OCCUR [ X ] WILL NOT OCCUR
INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid): Strong acids, strong alkalis, oxidizers, reducing agents and accelerators.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon and Nitrogen Oxides
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Ignition sources and temperatures above 140 degrees F


SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Simply mop up.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: No special method


SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NOT REQUIRED
VENTILATION: NORMAL
LOCAL EXHAUST: NOT REQUIRED
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: RECCOMMENDED
EYE PROTECTION: GOGGLES RECCOMMENDED
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N/A

SECTION IX- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Avoid freezing.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

NEITHER THIS DATA SHEET NOR ANY STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN GRANTS OR EXTENDS ANY LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION PATENTS ISSUED OR PENDING WHICH MAY BE THE PROPERTY OF THE MANUFACTURER OR OTHERS. THE INFORMATION IS THIS DATA SHEET HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED BY THE MANUFACTURER BASED ON ITS OWN STUDIES AND ON THE WORK OF OTHERS. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE (REGARDLESS OF FAULT) TO THE VENDEE, THE VENDEE'S EMPLOYEES, OR ANYONE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, ADEQUACY, OR FURNISHING OF SUCH INFORMATION.


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