CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 鈥? SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS NUMBER: MSDS-134 ISSUE DATE: 04/22/05 PAGE 1 OF 6
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
469 N. Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Product Names Emergency Phone:
1-609-683-5900 (U.S.A.)
SCRUB FREE MILDEW STAIN REMOVER
SCRUB FREE THICK MILDEW STAIN REMOVER Medical Emergency Phone:
1-888-234-1828
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Ingredients % By Wt. CAS Number
Sodium Hypochlorite 2.3% 7681-53-0
Sodium Hydroxide <1.0% 1310-73-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Pale Yellow, clear liquid. Citrus character with slight bleach odor.
Eye irritant. May cause burning and redness.
May cause skin irritation.
Can react with alkaline materials or metals. Can emit toxic fumes if mixed
with products containing chlorine or other sanitizing ingredients.
Not a fire hazard.
This product is labeled in accordance with regulations administered by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, the use pattern
and exposure in the workplace are generally not consistent with those
experienced by consumers. Therefore, the requirements of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration applicable to this MSDS differ from the
labeling requirements of the CPSC, and this MSDS may contain additional
health hazard information not pertinent to consumer use and not found on
the product label.
HMIS Rating
Health 1
Fire 0
Reactivity 0
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Potential Health Effects
EYE: Potential for severe irritation and burns if not treated immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Varying severities of irritation are possible from prolonged, repeated, or occluded
exposure to skin.
INGESTION: Ingested amounts may cause burning and pain in the mouth and throat with redness and
swelling of mucous membranes.
INHALATION: Inhaled mists may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract.
SUBCHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: None known. Not classified as carcinogenic by
IARC, NTP, OSHA, OR ACGIH or NIOSH.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding
eyelids apart to insure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissues. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, including footwear. Wash contaminated areas thoroughly with
soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. Do not reuse footwear that is contaminated on the inner
surfaces. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
INHALATION: Immediately move from area of exposure to fresh air. If breathing is difficult have a
trained person administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, have a trained person administer artificial
respiration. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. If the patient is conscious and can swallow, first
rinse out mouth and then give one or two glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES FLAMMABLE LIMITS
FLASHPOINT: Not combustible LFL: Not combustible
METHOD USED: Not applicable UFL: Not combustible
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-combustible material. Use extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding fire.
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
protective equipment (Bunker Gear).
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear personal protective equipment (See Section 8). Close off area to traffic. Large spills should be
contained, pumped into containers, or absorbed onto commercial absorbent and placed in containers for
disposal. Flush residues to waste treatment system as permitted. Landfill solids according to all
applicable regulations. Flush area thoroughly with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear protective equipment when handling material to prevent skin and eye contact. Store in a cool, dry
area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS: PEL = Not established TLV = Not established
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation should be adequate. Use local exhaust if
necessary.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
with an organic vapor/mist cartridge where spray or mist exposure occurs, or where vapors are
generated from mixes with incompatible materials.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious (rubber or neoprene) gloves where contact is likely.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash-proof chemical safety goggles to avoid eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Wear impervious protective clothing where
splashing may occur. Eyewash facility is recommended in work area or in close proximity.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Pale yellow, clear liquid
ODOR: Citrus character with mild chlorine odor.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
pH AS IS: 11.8 鈥? 13.0
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not determined
VAPOR DENSITY: Not determined
BOILING POINT @ 760mm Hg: Not determined
MELTING POINT: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER % by WT: Complete
SURFACE TENSION: Not determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): 0.995 - 1.015 @ 20掳C
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: Contains <1% VOC.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not mix with acids or ammonia as toxic fumes may be released.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Contact with acids and ammonia liberates toxic
gases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Chlorine gas and oxides of sodium and nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: No specific data. Potential for moderate to severe irritation based on components and
pH.
SKIN EFFECTS: No specific data. Various degrees of irritation may result from repeated or prolonged
contact.
INGESTION: No specific data. Product is expected to be slightly toxic and can be irritating and
harmful if ingested.
INHALATION: No specific data. Can be irritating to mucous membranes.
12. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY: This product is expected to be toxic to aquatic animals.
PERSISTENCE: This product is not expected to persist in the environment.
BIOACCUMULATION: This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste product in accordance with all government regulations. State and local regulations
may differ from federal. Be sure to consult with state and local agencies for specific rules.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive Liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: Sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite mixture
HAZARD CLASS: 8
UNID: UN3266
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PACKING GROUP: III
D.O.T. Label: Consumer Commodity ORM-D (Exception for Ground)
D.O.T. Placard: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: The components of this product are reported in the EPA TSCA Inventory List.
OSHA: Hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: CERCLA requires that releases of hazardous substances to
land, air or water, which are equal to or exceed the reportable quantity (RQ) be reported to the National
Response Center (800-424-8802). This product contains the following substances that would be subject
to reporting requirements:
Sodium hypochlorite, RQ 100 lbs.
Sodium hydroxide, RQ 1000 lbs.
RCRA: If this material becomes waste, it would not be a hazardous waste.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302, Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 311/312, Hazardous Categories: Immediate (acute)
Section 313, Toxic Chemicals: None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SUPERSEDES DATE: 10/14/02 REASON FOR REVISION: DOT Update.
For additional non-emergency health, safety and environmental information telephone 609.279.7705 or
write to:
Church & Dwight
R & D Technical Regulatory Affairs
469 North Harrison Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
This Product Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
provides no warranties, either express or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of data contained
herein. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information
suitability for their particular application.
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