MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Product Name: Natural Hand Dishwashing Liquids
Manufacturer's Name: Seventh Generation, Inc. Address: 60 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401-5281
Emergency Telephone Number: 800-456-1191 Product Use: Hand Dishwashing
SECTION II: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Emergency Overview: Contact with skin may cause irritation. Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes- Minimal Irritant
Skin- Non-Irritant1 or Mild Irritant2
1. Free & Clear, Lemongrass & Clementine Zest 2. Lavender Floral & Mint
Inhalation- Unknown
Ingestion- Non-Toxic
SECTION III: PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
Concentration CAS Exposure Toxicity Data
Ingredient Name (%) Number Limits LD50(oral, rat)
Aqua (water) 10-100 7732-18-5 NAV NAV
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) 3-30 68585-34-2 NAP >2,000 mg/kg
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 1-10 61789-40-0 NAV NAV
Cocamide MEA 1-10 68140-00-1 NAV NAV
Sodium Chloride 0.3-3 7647-14-5 NAP 3,000 mg/kg
Coceth-7 (in scented hand dish liquids only) 0.3-3 61791-13-7 NAP >2,000 mg/kg
Magnesium Chloride 0.1-1 7791-18-6 NAP 8,100 mg/kg
Citric Acid 0.1-1 77-92-9 NAP 3000mg/kg
*Whole Essential Oils 0.01-1 NAP NAV
<0.05 4719-04-4 NAP 535 mg/kg
Hexahydro-1,3,5,-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine
Free & Clear: Not Applicable
*Lemongrass and Clementine Zest: citrus clementina (clementine), citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot), citrus sinensis
(blood orange), cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass), camarium luzonicum (elemi). *d-Limonene is a component of these
essential oils.
Lavender Floral Mint: citrus aurantifolia (lime), lavendula angustifolia (lavender), menthe spicata (spearmint), mentha
piperita (peppermint), cananga odorata (ylang ylang). *d-Limonene is a component of these essential oils.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid Procedures:
Eyes- Flush eyes with water immediately after contact. Call a physician if irritation persists.
Skin- Not Applicable
Inhalation- Not Applicable.
Ingestion- Drink 4-8 ounces of water or milk immediately. If prolonged nausea or pain occurs call a doctor.
SECTION V: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (C) and Method: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Not Applicable
Special Procedures: None
SECTION VI: ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill and Leak Precautions: Absorb the spill with a paper towel.
SECTION VII: HANDLING, DISPOSAL & STORAGE
Handling Procedures and Equipment: No unusual precautions necessary.
Waste Disposal: Any disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Storage Procedures: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS.
Personal Protective Equipment: Not Applicable
Engineering Controls: Not Applicable
Natural Hand Dishwashing Liquids
SECTION VIII: PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color & Appearance: Clear liquid
pH: 6.4-7.4
Specific Gravity: As water
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Percent Volatiles: 10-100 (water)
Density (g/cc): 1.04
Odor Threshold Limit: Not Applicable
SECTION IX: STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable Unstable under the following conditions:
Incompatible Materials: None Known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None Known
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None Known
SECTION X: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Route(s) of Entry:
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation, Acute Inhalation, Chronic Ingestion
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product: Acute exposure may result in eye irritation;however no permanent damage is expected.
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product: Not Applicable
LD50 of Product: >5000mg/kg
Chronic Toxicities: Carcinogenic Reproductive Toxin Teratogenic Mutagenic None
SECTION XI: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: LC50 of Product: Not yet known
Environmental Fate: This product is biodegradable.
SECTION XII: PREPARATION INFORMATION
Additional Information: The information in this MSDS relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not
relate to use in combination with any other material or any process.
Sources Used: General MSDS chemical references
Prepared by Telephone Number Issue Date
Seventh Generation, Inc. 800-456-1191 March 9, 2009
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided by Seventh Generation, Inc. free of charge. While
believed to be reliable, it is intended for use by skilled persons at their own risk. Seventh Generation, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for events resulting from, or damages incurred from, its use.
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