1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product information
Product name
	:	MMCD Gingerbread Candle BULK 
	
Recommended use
	:	Candle

Restrictions on use	:	Use only as directed on label	
Manufacturer, importer, supplier
	:	Caldrea
1525 Howe Street
Racine   WI   53403-2236  	

Telephone	:	+1-800-558-5252

Emergency telephone number	:	 24 Hour Medical Emergency Phone: (866)231-5406
24 Hour Transport Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 Classification of the substance or mixture

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification

This product does not meet the classification criteria for any hazard class under OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Labelling

Precautionary statements
Other hazards:	None identified

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical name	CAS-No.	Weight percent	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	8016-70-4	 60.00 - 100.00	
Palm oil, hydrogenated	68514-74-9	 10.00 - 30.00	
BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	121-32-4	 0.10 - 1.00	
The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of this composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

For additional information on product ingredients, see www.caldrea.com.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures

Eye contact	:	No special requirements 
	
Skin contact	:	No special requirements 
	
Inhalation	:	No special requirements. 
	
Ingestion	:	No special requirements 

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Eyes	:	No adverse effects expected when used as directed.
	
Skin effect	:	No adverse effects expected when used as directed.
Contact with hot product will cause thermal burns.
	
Inhalation	:	No adverse effects expected when used as directed.
	
Ingestion	:	No adverse effects expected when used as directed.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

See Description of first aid measures unless otherwise stated.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media	:	Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical, Foam	

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons	:	High volume water jet 	

Further information	:	Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Standard procedure for chemical fires. Wear full protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. 	

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions	:	Wash thoroughly after handling.
	
Environmental precautions	:	Outside of normal use, avoid release to the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up	:	Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Clean residue from spill site.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling	:	Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Burn candle within sight. Never touch, lift or move a candle while lit. Never burn candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
For personal protection see section 8.
Avoid contact with molten material.
Use only as directed.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.
	
Advice on protection against fire and explosion	:	Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Components	CAS-No.	mg/m3
 	ppm 
	Non-standard units	Basis	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	8016-70-4	5 mg/m3
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	-
	SUPPLIER

Soybean oil, hydrogenated	8016-70-4	15 mg/m3
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	-
	SUPPLIER

Palm oil, hydrogenated	68514-74-9	5 mg/m3
-
	-
	SUPPLIER

Palm oil, hydrogenated	68514-74-9	15 mg/m3
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	-
	SUPPLIER

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
	:	No special requirements.
	
Hand protection
	:	No special requirements.
	
Eye protection
:	No special requirements.
	
Skin and body protection
:	No special requirements.
	
Hygiene measures	:	Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash thoroughly after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form	:	Wax.
	
Color	:	white
	
Odour	:	sweet

Odour Threshold	:	Test not applicable for this product type

pH 	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Melting point/freezing point	:	Test not applicable for this product type
	
Initial boiling point and boiling range	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Flash point	:	> 135 °C
> 275 °F

Evaporation rate	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Flammability (solid, gas) 	:	Sustains combustion

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Vapour pressure	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Vapour density	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Relative density	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Solubility(ies)	:	insoluble

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Auto-ignition temperature 	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Decomposition temperature 	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Viscosity, dynamic	:	Test not applicable for this product type

Viscosity, kinematic	:	Test not applicable for this product type

			
Oxidizing properties	:	Test not applicable for this product type	

Volatile Organic Compounds 
Total VOC (wt. %)*	:	4.2 %	- additional exemptions may apply
*as defined by US Federal and State Consumer Product Regulations	

Other information	:	None identified	:	Test not applicable for this product type

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity	:	No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability	:	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions	:	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid	:	Direct sources of heat.

Incompatible materials	:	None known.
	
Incompatible materials	:	None known.
	
Incompatible materials	:	None known.
	
Incompatible materials	:	None known.
	
Incompatible materials	:	None known.

Hazardous decomposition products	:	Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity	:	LD50    > 5000 mg/kg
	Acute inhalation toxicity	:	LC50   > 10 mg/L	
Acute dermal toxicity	:	LD50    2153 mg/kg
	
GHS Properties	Classification	Routes of entry	Acute toxicity	No classification proposed
	Oral
	Acute toxicity	No classification proposed
	Dermal
	Acute toxicity	No classification proposed
	Inhalation - Dust and Mist
	Acute toxicity	No classification proposed
	Inhalation - Vapour
	Acute toxicity	No classification proposed
	Inhalation - Gas
	Skin corrosion/irritation	No classification proposed
	-
	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	No classification proposed
	-
	Skin sensitisation	No classification proposed
	-
	Respiratory sensitisation	No classification proposed
	-
	Germ cell mutagenicity	No classification proposed
	-
	Carcinogenicity	No classification proposed
	-
	Reproductive toxicity	No classification proposed
	-
	Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	No classification proposed
	-
	Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	No classification proposed
	-
	Aspiration hazard	No classification proposed
	-
	
Aggravated Medical Condition	:	None known.	

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product : The product itself has not been tested.

Toxicity
The ingredients in this formula have been reviewed and no adverse impact to the environment is expected when used according to label directions.

Toxicity to fish
ComponentsEnd point	Species	Value	Exposure time	Soybean oil, hydrogenated	No data available		

Palm oil, hydrogenated	No data available		

BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	flow-through test LC50    
	Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)	87.6 mg/l

	96 h

Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
ComponentsEnd point	Species	Value	Exposure time	Soybean oil, hydrogenated	No data available				
					
Palm oil, hydrogenated	No data available				
					
BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	 EC50 Read-across (Analogy) 
	Daphnia magna (Water flea)
	36.79 mg/l

	48 h
	
	 NOEC  Read-across (Analogy)
	Daphnia magna	5.9 mg/l
	21 d	

Toxicity to aquatic plants
ComponentsEnd point	Species	Value	Exposure time	Soybean oil, hydrogenated	No data available				
Palm oil, hydrogenated	No data available				
BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	 ErC50  Read-across (Analogy)
	Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)
	120 mg/l
	72 h

Persistence and degradability
Component	Biodegradation	Exposure time	Summary	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	 No data available		Not readily biodegradable.
Palm oil, hydrogenated	 No data available		BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	 No data available		
Bioaccumulative potential 

Component	Bioconcentration factor (BCF)	Partition Coefficient n-Octanol/water (log)	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	No data availableNo data available

Palm oil, hydrogenated	No data availableNo data available

BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	No data available1.61 

Mobility 

Component	End point	Value	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	No data available
Palm oil, hydrogenated	No data available
BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	-

PBT and vPvB assessment 
Component	Results	
Soybean oil, hydrogenated	Not fulfilling PBT and vPvB criteria
	
Palm oil, hydrogenated	Not fulfilling PBT and vPvB criteria
	
BENZALDEHYDE, 3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-	Not fulfilling PBT and vPvB criteria

Other adverse effects	:	None known.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consumer may discard empty container in trash, or recycle where facilities exist.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Please refer to the Bill of Lading/receiving documents for up-to-date shipping information.

Land transport
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Sea transport
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Air transport
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Notification status	:	All ingredients of this product are listed or are excluded from listing on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
	
California Prop. 65	:	This product is not subject to the reporting requirements under California's Proposition 65.	

16. OTHER INFORMATION
	HMIS Ratings 
Health	0
	
Flammability	0	
Reactivity	0

NFPA Ratings 
Health	0
	
Fire	0
	
Reactivity	0
	
Special	-
	
This information is being provided in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation (29 CFR 1910.1200). The information supplied is designed for workplaces where product use and frequency of exposure exceeds that established for the labeled consumer use.

Further information

This document has been prepared using data from sources considered to be technically reliable. It does not constitute a warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Actual conditions of use are beyond the seller's control. User is responsible to evaluate all available information when using product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal, State, Provincial and Local laws and regulations.

Prepared by	Global Safety Assessment & Regulatory Affairs (GSARA)