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Procter & Gamble
P&G Household Care
Fabric & Home Care Innovation Center
5299 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS #: FH/C/2006/BRRM-6TZRRZ Issue Date: October 11, 2006
Supersedes: FH/C/2006/BRRM-6SVR4T Issue Date: August 29, 2006
SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT
Identity: Liquid Hand Dishwashing Detergents Finished, Packaged Product
Brands:
P&G PROFESSIONAL DAWN (Original & Lemon)
P&G Telephone Number:
P&G PROFESSIONAL DAWN 1-800-332-7787
or call Local Poison Control Center or your physician
SECTION II - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Water (CAS# 7732-18-5), sodium alkyl sulfate (CAS# 68585-47-7), SD alcohol (CAS# 64-17-5),
sodium alkyl ethoxylate sulfate (CAS# 68585-34-2), alkyl dimethyl amine oxide (CAS# 70592-80-2)
Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Common Name CAS No. Composition LD50/LC50
Chemical Name
Range
Ethanol 64-17-5 3-7% 7.06 g/kg (oral, rat)
Ethyl alcohol
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SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): (See Section 11 for more information)
Ingestions: Ingestion may cause transient gastrointestinal irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause mild, transient irritation.
Skin Contact: Transient irritation with prolonged exposure to concentrated material.
Inhalation: N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May result in nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: May cause stinging, tearing, itching, swelling, and/or redness.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact with concentrated material may be drying or transiently irritating to skin.
Inhalation: N/A
Potential Environmental Effects: (See Section 12 for more information)
SECTION IV - FIRST AID INFORMATION
First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: If prolonged contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If spilled on clothing, change
clothes. If symptoms persist or recur, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: N/A
Other: Product packages have the following cautionary information on the font panel: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. CAUTION: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. SEE SIDE/BACK PANEL.
Product packages have the following cautionary information on the side/back panel: EYE IRRITANT: Avoid eye
contact. Eye contact may cause mild to moderate transient eye irritation. If eye irritation occurs, flush with water
for 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Flammable Properties: Althought this product has a flashpoint below 200癋 (closed cup), it is an aqueous
solution ( >50% water) that does not sustain combustion.
Extinguishing Media: CO2, water or dry chemical.
Protection of Firefighters:
Specific Fire Hazards Arising from the Material: None
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: No unusual precautions necessary.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: None
Environmental Precautions: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE /PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Solutions of the detergents may be allowed to be flushed
down sewer -- First check with your local water treatment plant. Recycling is recommended for undiluted scrap
product. Do not landfill.
Steps To Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Prevent spills from reaching a waterway. Sorbents
may be used. Read "Waste Disposal Method" below for further information.
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SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: No unusual precautions necessary.
Precautions To Be Taken in Storage No unusual precautions necessary.
Other Precautions: None known
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: Ethanol (CAS# 64-17-5) ACGIH-TLV 1000 ppm
OSHA Z-1 PEL 1000 ppm
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eye/Face Protection: None required with normal consumer use.
Industrial Setting: For splash protection, use chemical goggles. Eye Wash fountain is desirable.
Skin Protection: None required with normal use.
Industrial Setting: Protective gloves (rubber, neoprene) should be used for prolonged direct contact.
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None required with normal use.
Ventilation Local Exhaust: None required with normal consumer use. Special: None
Mechanical (General): Normal/general dilution ventilation is acceptable. Other: None
Other Protective Equipment: None required with normal use.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point 癋: Not known Specific Gravity (H2O=1)/Density: ca. 1
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Physical State: Liquid
Melting/Freezing Point: ~ 30 癋 (-1.1癈)
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
Flash Point (Method Used): 115-135癋 (46.1-57.2癈) pH (10% solution): 8-9.2
Pensky-Martens (Closed cup). This is an aqueous
solution (>50% water) that contains less than 24% by
volume of alcohol and does not sustain combustion.
Solubility in Water: Completely Reserve Alkalinity: N/A
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): N/A Explosive Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Appearance and Odor: Blue or Yellow liquids. All Odor Threshold: N/A
products are perfumed.
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Possible Hazardous Reactions/Conditions: None known
Conditions to Avoid: None
Materials to Avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known
Other Recommendations: None
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SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Liquid hand dishwashing detergents have a relatively low order of toxicity. They may be irritating, but they are not
expected to be corrosive. They are expected to be emetic.
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
All surfactants are readily biodegradable. These products are safe for septic tanks.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE
/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. The product waste is not considered RCRA hazardous since it is
an aqueous solution (>50% water) that contains less than 24% by volume of alcohol.
Solutions of diluted detergent in the course of use, may be allowed to be flushed down sewer. First check with your
local water treatment plant. Recycling is recommended for undiluted scrap product. Do not landfill.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Ground Transport (DOT): Finished product package not regulated in packaging less than 119 gallons.
Air Transport (IATA): Finished product package not regulated in packaging less than 119 gallons.
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG): Finished product package not regulated in packaging less than 119 gallons.
SECTION XV - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
All intentionally-added components are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
These products are not subject to warning labeling under California Proposition 65.
Product is in compliance with state laws. Information will be sent to the states upon request. The following
ingredients are regulated by individual states, either with right-to-know legislation or worker protection standards:
Polypropylene glycol 2000 (CAS# 25322-69-4): MN
Ethanol (CAS# 64-17-5): CT, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MN, NJ, NC, PA, RI
Sodium hydroxide (CAS# 1310-73-2): CA, CT, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI
C10-16 alcohol (CAS# 67762-41-8): CT, NJ
Sodium sulfate (CAS# 7757-82-6): MA, PA
Sulfuric acid reactant (CAS# 7446-11-9): CA, CT, IL, LA, MA, NJ, NY, PA
Procter & Gamble's importation of this product into Canada is in compliance with all CEPA NSN Regulations.
This product has been classified with the Hazard Criteria of the Canadian Control Products Regulation (CPR) and
this MSDS contains all information required by the Controlled Products Regulation.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 1 4 = EXTREME
Flammability: 1 3 = HIGH
Reactivity: 0 2 = MODERATE
1 = SLIGHT
0=NOT SIGNIFICANT
*N/A. - Not Applicable *N/K. - Not Known
Data supplied is for use only in connection with occupational safety and health.
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be
dependable and is accurate to the best of the Company's knowledge. The information relates to the specific
material designated herein, and does not relate to the use in combination with any other material or any other
process. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, for any damage to
any property resulting from misuse of the controlled product.
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