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Procter & Gamble
CPG TN 6
2 Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issue Date: 4/05
Supersedes: N/A Issue Date: N/A
SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT
Identity: Liquid Hard Surface Cleaner
Brands: DAWN Heavy Duty Degreaser (Professional Line)
Hazard Rating: 1 Health: 1 4=EXTREME
Flammability: 0 3=HIGH
Reactivity: 0 2= MODERATE
1=SLIGHT
Emergency Telephone Number: - 1-800-332-7787 or call Local Poison Control Center
SECTION II - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
Ingredients/Chemical Name: Water, anionic surfactant, butyl carbitol, sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, sodium
cumene sulfonate, tetrasodium EDTA, color and perfume
Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Common CAS No. Recommended Limits Composition LD50/LC50
Chemical
Name Range
Name
N/A
Soda Ash 497-19-8 1-5% LD50=1.86
Sodium
carbonate g/kg
LC50=N/A
LD50=0.65-
C12.3 LAS 1-4%
Linear alkyl 68081-81-2 N/A
1.26 g/kg
benzene
LC50=N/A
sulfonate
Monoethanol- 0.1-1%
2-aminoethanol 141-43-5 ACGIH TLV: 3ppm
amine 3
OSHA PEL: 3mg/m
OSHA STEL: 6 ppm (15 min)
SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Ingestion: May cause mild mucous membrane irritation
Eye Contact: May cause mild eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause mild mucous membrane irritation
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: Possible mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: Eye contact may result in transient, superficial effects similar to those produced by mild
toilet soaps.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Use on irritated or extremely dry skin may aggravate the
existing condition.
Inhalation: N/A
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SECTION IV - FIRST AID INFORMATION
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Rinse exposed area with soap and water and discontinue use..
Ingestion: Dilute with fluids and treat symptomatically. For large ingestions, call a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Other: Product package has a caution statement: CAUTION: May cause eye irritation. EYE IRRITANT: Avoid
eye contact. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
If swallowed, drink a glass of water to dilute. Direct away from face and eyes when applying foam. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A Explosive Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water, or 鈥渁lcohol鈥? foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None known
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Stability Unstable:
Stable: X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known
Hazardous Decomposition/By Products: None known
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur:
Will Not Occur: X
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: N/A
Environmental Precautions: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Small quantities may be slowly flushed down sewer with excess water or
dispose as liquid scrap. Discard empty container in trash.
Steps To Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Use water spray or dilute and/or wash away spills to
avoid exposure and to protect persons working to stop/repair leak.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
Other Precautions: None known
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None required with normal use.
Ventilation Local Exhaust: Not necessary. Special: None
Mechanical (General): Acceptable. Other: None
Eye Protection: None required with normal use.
Industrial Setting: If splash of solution is likely, chemical goggles may be needed.
Protective Gloves: None required with normal use.
Industrial Setting: Minimize skin contact with protective gloves (rubber, neoprene).
Other Protective Equipment: None required with normal use.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point 掳F: N/A Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.12
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Percent Volatile by Volume (%): N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1): N/K
Odor Threshold: N/A Freezing Point: N/A
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: N/A pH (100% solution): 10.4
Scooped Density: N/A Solubility in Water: Completely
Appearance and Odor: Clear purple liquid with pine Reserve Alkalinity: N/A
perfume
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Possible Hazardous Reactions/Conditions: None known
Conditions to Avoid: None
Materials to Avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known
Other Recommendations: None
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 = >5.0g/kg
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No concerns at relevant environmental concentrations.
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Slowly flush down sewer with excess water or dispose as liquid scrap. DISPOSAL IS
TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Discard
empty container in trash.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification: Not regulated
SECTION XV - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
All components are listed on the US TSCA Inventory. No components are affected by Significant New Use Rules
(SNURs) under TSCA 搂5.
No components of Dawn Heavy Duty Degreaser are subject to California Proposition 65.
Chemicals required to be reported by SARA, Section 313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372
Chemical Category Percent by Weight
Glycol ether 9.5%
This information must included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
*N/A. - Not Applicable *N/K. - Not Known
The submission of this MSDS may be required by law, but this is not an assertion that the substance is hazardous
when used in accordance with proper safety practices and normal handling procedures. 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鈥檚 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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