NAME: Crest Sensitivity Maximum Strength Toothpastes
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
?Material Name: P&G Consumer Product: Yes_X_
No ___
Crest Sensitivity Maximum Strength Toothpaste
?Original Formula Soothing Whitening Mint (SP)
?Extra Whitening Clean Mint (SPX)
?Whitening Plus Scope Minty Fresh Paste (SPW)
Item Number: NA
?Synonyms/Trade Names: Crest Sensitivity Protection
?Hazard Rating: 4=EXTREME
Health: 1 3=HIGH
Flammability: 0 2=MODERATE
Reactivity: 0 1=SLIGHT
? Company Identification: The Procter & Gamble Company
Health Care Research Center
8700 Mason-Montgomery Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
? Emergency Phone Number: 1-800-492-7378
? Rev. Date: 1/18/05
2. COMPOSITION & INGREDIENTS
Crest Sensitivity Maximum Strength CAS # Exposure Limits
Toothpaste Components
Original Formula Extra Whitening Whitening Plus Scope
Soothing Whitening Mint Clean Mint Minty Fresh Paste
(SP) (SPX) (SPW)
Sodium benzoate Sodium benzoate 532-32-1
Cetylpryidinium Cetylpryidinium 123-03-5
chloride chloride
Benzoic acid Benzoic acid 65-85-0
Polyethylene Polyethylene 9002-88-4
Iron oxides 1332-37-2
Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide 913463-67-7
Blue 1 Blue 1 3844-45-9
Yellow 5 1934-21-0
Blue 1 aluminum lake 68921-42-6
Yellow 10 aluminum 8004-92-0
lake
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
? Emergency Overview: This white paste may produce transient eye irritation. Ingestion of small amounts may
cause nausea, vomiting, and mild GI irritation; ingestion of larger amounts may cause symptoms of
nitrate and/or fluoride toxicity which should be evaluated by a medical professional.
? Potential Health Effects:
Eye - May produce transient superficial eye irritation.
Skin - Prolonged exposure may produce transient irritation.
Inhalation - NA
Ingestion - Nausea and vomiting may occur within minutes, and diarrhea and mild GI
irritation may occur up to 24 hours after ingestion of small amounts (1 oz or more).
Ingestion of larger amounts (> 2oz in children; > 8 oz in adults) may cause symptoms of
fluoride and/or nitrate toxicity.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
? Eye - Rinse thoroughly with water.
? Oral irritation - Discontinue use, See physician or dentist if symptoms persist
? Skin - Rinse with water.
? Ingestion - If a small amount (1 to 2 oz in children; 2-8 oz in adults) has been ingested, administer milk (water
or other liquid if milk is not available) to dilute stomach contents. If a large amount (> 2 oz in children; > 8 oz
in adults) has been ingested, administer milk (water or other liquid if milk is not available) to dilute stomach
contents and contact a medical professional for further advice.
? Inhalation - NA
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
? Flash Point & Method: >200篎 (closed cup)
? Explosive Limits: NA
? Autoignition Temperature: NK
? Flammability Classification: Non-flammable
? Hazardous Products of Combustion: None known
? Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam or CO2
? Fire Fighting Instructions: No special instructions
? Other Fire Fighting Considerations: None Known
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
? Personal Precautions: Avoid eye contact and/or prolonged skin contact
? Environmental Precautions: None known
? Procedures for Spill/Leak Clean-up: Wipe up with sorbent material. Collect and place in a suitable
disposal container. Prevent from reaching waterways. Landfill for small quantities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
? Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid eye contact and/or prolonged skin contact
? Conditions for Safe Storage: None
? Other Recommendations: None
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
? Engineering Controls: None required
? Personal Protective Equipment
- Eye: None required
- Skin: None required
- Inhalation: None required
? Other Controls: None
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
?Appearance: Melting Point: NA
Original Formula Soothing Whitening Mint (SP)
= a white paste
Extra Whitening Clean Mint (SPX)
= a light blue gel with white specks
Whitening Plus Scope Minty Fresh Paste (SPW)
= a light green paste with green specks
?Color: See Appearance above Boiling Point: NA
?Odor: Minty Solubility in Water: Moderately soluble
?Odor Threshold: NK pH = 8.30 ?9.10
?Physical State: Paste or gel as above Vapor Pressure: NA
?Vapor Density: NK Specific Gravity = 1.28 ?1.36
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
? Possible Hazardous Reactions/Conditions: None known
? Conditions to Avoid: None known
? Materials to Avoid: None known
? Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known
? Other Recommendations: None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Perform waste disposal in compliance with all applicable regulations. Keep from reaching waterways.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT classification: Non-hazardous
15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
Crest Sensitivity Protections are OTC drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the use
of this material. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive document on worldwide hazard communication regulations.
This information is offered in good faith. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the conditions of use and design
the appropriate protective mechanisms to prevent employee exposures, property damage or release to the environment.