Glo Germ ingredients - Gel

posted Mar 8, 2017, 8:58 AM by Todd Fox   [ updated Mar 8, 2017, 9:08 AM ]
The following are Glo Germ ingredients from the MSDS sheet.

Glo Germ™ Company PO Box 537 Moab, Utah 84532 

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Section 1: Identification GLO GERM™ LOTION BASE (GEL) AND SURFACE CLEANING DETECTION GEL 

Emergency & Information Telephone Numbers 
1-800-842-6622 Glo Germ™ M-F 9 am -5 pm MST 
1101 South Murphy Lane, Moab UT 84532 

1-800-424-9300 ChemTrec® 

NFPA Ratings H F R 0 1 0 Recommended use: Training aid used to determine hand washing and surface cleaning effectiveness specifically to avoid transmission/spread of microbes. For external use only. See product label for specific use and instruction. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. 

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification 
  • No hazardous ingredients present in hazardous concentrations. 
  • Health Rating: 0 
  • Flammability Rating: 0 
  • Reactivity Rating: 0 
  • HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = 
  • Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard 

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients 
  • Glo Germ™ White Powder:>15% 
  • White lotion percentage: <85% 
  • CETEARETH-20 1-5% CAS-No.: 68439-49-6 
  • The ingredients are present in non-hazardous concentrations. Glo Germ™ Gel/Surface Cleaning Detection Gel are educational training materials. They are NOT cosmetic nor are they a medical device. These products contain: Glo Germ™ Powder Purified Water, Glyceryl Mono Stearate,Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, White Petrolatum, Glycerin, Organic Soy Bean Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Mineral Oil, Carbomer 934, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, & Propylene glycol. Component Exposure Limits: OSHA, PEL, ACGIG TLV Unites: No limit 

Section 4: First-Aid Measures 
  • Eye contact: Flush eyes with large quantities of water immediately and continue to flush until discomfort is eased. 
  • Skin contact: If discomfort or redness occurs wash off with warm water and soap. 
  • Ingestion: Seek medical attention if any discomfort occurs. 
  • Medical Conditions: Generally Aggravated by Exposure- Allergic or slight skin irritation may occur. 

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures 
  • This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. 
  • Flash Point: Boils before flashing 
  • Flammable Limits: Unknown 
  • LEL: Unknown UEL: Unknown 
  • Extinguishing Media: No recommendations or restrictions for product. 
  • Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special firefighting procedures are indicated. 
  • Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None 

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures 
  • Spilled material may be scooped or wiped up by using an absorbent towel. Spilled material and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with local state, and federal regulations. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage 
  • No special precautions need to be taken for safe handling or storage. For best product results: Avoid freezing and temperatures above 100 deg F 

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 
  • Eye protection: Not required for normal use. 
  • Skin protection: Not required for single use of short duration. For prolonged or repeated exposure, use impervious clothing over parts of the body subject to exposure. 
  • Respiratory protection: Not required for normal use. If use of material results in vapor or mist, use an organic vapor respirator with a dust and mist filter. All respirators must be NIOSH certified. Do not use compressed oxygen in hydrocarbon atmospheres. 
  • Ventilation:Upon generation of vapor or mist, adequate ventilation in accordance with good engineering practice is necessary. 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties 
  • Appearance (physical state, color, etc.); Cream, Opaque White 
  • Odor; None 
  • Odor threshold; N/A 
  • pH; 6.50 - 7.50 
  • Relative density; 0.97 - 0.99 @ 68 °F 
  • Melting point/freezing point; Not evaluated 
  • Solubility(ies); dispersible in water 
  • Initial boiling point and boiling range; Not evaluated 
  • Flash point, Boils without flashing 
  • Evaporation rate; N/A 
  • Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water; Not evaluated 
  • Items not applicable to product as material is stable, non-reactive and not a fire hazard the following have not been evaluated further: Auto-ignition temperature, Flammability (solid, gas), Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits, Decomposition temperature, and Viscosity, Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits, Vapor pressure, Vapor density. 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity 
  • Stable or Unstable: Stable Conditions to avoid: None Incompatibility (materials to avoid): None Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur 

Section 11: Toxicological Information 
  • Routes of Exposure: Skin absorption, accidental ingestion or intentional misuse, eye contact, inhalation unlikely. We have not carried out any animal testing, therefore we have no Toxicological Data specifically for this product. The Toxicological Data, where provided by the raw material manufacturer, can be made available on request. Other Health Effects: Low oral toxicity, but ingestion may cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal tract. 

Section 12: Ecological Information* (non-mandatory) 
  • Ecotoxicity: Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. 

Section 13: Disposal Considerations* (non-mandatory) 
  • Small amounts (less than 5 Litres) of unwanted product may be flushed with water to sewer. Larger volumes should be sent for disposal by approved waste contractor. Consign empty container to normal waste. 

Section 14: Transport Information* (non-mandatory) 
  • Not regulated with the IATA. 

Section 15: Regulatory Information* (non-mandatory) 
  • *See Section 3 to determine regulatory information required in your City, State, Country. 

Section 16: Other Information 
  • Most Recent Revision 01/31/2017 Glo Germ™ Powder is manufactured in a plant that uses Formaldehyde. In 10 years of random sample testing at independent labs, Formaldehyde has not been detected in Glo Germ™ particles. The original manufacturing method included using Formaldehyde for "curing" and the nature of the process ensures that any remaining formaldehyde is offgassed. Disclaimer: The information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Glo Germ™ Company makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, concerning the safe use of this material in your process or in combination with other substances. *Note: Since other Agencies regulate this information, OSHA will not be enforcing Sections 12 through 15(29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)).