MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to the annexe of Directive 2001/58/CE

following the NF ISO 11014-1 standard

NANOSPHERES 100 ACIDE ASCORBIQUE (NCK)

Date of issue : 26/10/2005 page 1/2
1 - SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME : NANOSPHERES 100 ACIDE ASCORBIQUE (NCK)
TYPE OF PRODUCT : Cosmetic products component
MANUFACTURER : EXSYMOL
ADDRESS : 4, avenue du Prince Héréditaire Albert, 98000 MONACO
TELEPHONE : +377 92 05 66 77
FAX : +377 92 05 25 02
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER : +377 92 05 66 77
2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE : Ascorbic acid and silica coated with alkylthiosulfates groups in
water
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Vitamin C adsorbed on silica coated with alkylthiosulfates groups
in water
SYNONYMS : -
INCI NAME (US) : ASCORBIC ACID (and) SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXY-
PROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICA (and) WATER
CAS NUMBER : 50-81-7 / 173659-54-6 / 7732-18-5
ADDITIVES : -
3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS FOR MAN : No particular danger.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS : No particular danger.
EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT : No available data.
OBSERVATIONS : Flammable for transportation.
4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION : -
SKIN CONTACT : Wash off with water.
EYES CONTACT : Rinse with water.
If the irritation persists, consult a specialist.
INGESTION : Rinse the mouth with water.
DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS : Treat according to the symptoms.
5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS : No specific hazards.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Complete protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS : No available data.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP : Rinse with water.
ELIMINATION METHODS : Rinse with water.
7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING : Good practices of handling.
STORAGE : Store at 4°C and under inert gas.
8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
HAND PROTECTION : Not necessary
EYES PROTECTION : Safety chemical goggles.
BODY PROTECTION : Protective clothing.

QPR/FDS/110/C/GB/FB
 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to the annexe of Directive 2001/58/CE
following the NF ISO 11014-1 standard

NANOSPHERES 100 ACIDE ASCORBIQUE (NCK)

Date of issue : 26/10/2005 page 2/2
9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM : Opalescent to opaque solution
COLOR : Whitish
ODOR : Odorless
pH : about 6
FLASH POINT : > 100 °C
INFLAMMABILITY : Not flammable
BULK DENSITY : 1 g/cm3
SOLUBILITY : Dispersible in water, alcohols and glycols.
Insoluble in esters, vegetal and mineral oils.
10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY : Stable between between 3.5 and 7.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID : Sun.
MATERIALS TO AVOID : Concentrated alcohols, oxidating agents and transition metals.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS : No hazardous decomposition products on condition that
requirements of handling and storage be respected.
11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
- EYES IRRITATION : Non irritating by eyes irritation in vitro
12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EVALUATION BASIS : Ecotoxicological data have not been specifically determined for
this product.
MOBILITY : No available data.
PERSISTENCE/DEGRADABILITY : No available data.
BIOACCUMULATION : No available data.
ECOTOXICITY : No available data.
13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ELIMINATION OF WASTE Rinse with water.
ELIMINATION OF THE PRODUCT : Like for the elimination of the waste.
STAINED PACKAGING : Like for the elimination of the waste.
14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IMDG CLASS : Not dangerous.
ICAO/IATA CLASS : Not dangerous.
RID/ADR CLASS : Not dangerous.
ADNR CLASS : Not dangerous.
OTHER INFORMATION : -
15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
- EINECS N° : 2000662 / 2317912
LABELLING
- SYMBOL : -
- PHASE OF RISKS : -
- CAREFULNESS ADVICES : -
16 - OTHER INFORMATION
This data sheet is complementary to the technical description booklet but does not replace them. The information
included is based on our knowledges in relation to the product concerned, at the mentioned date. They are given in all
sincerity. The attention of the users is drawn besides on eventual risks when a product is used for other purposes than
the one for which it has been produced. Under no circumstances it exempts the user from knowing and applying all the
texts regulating its activity. He will take under his own responsibility the precautions related to the use he does with
the product.

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