Date:                      15 October 2001

                                                                       Supercedes:                   3 March 2000





                                 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                        IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL CHEMTREC AT 1-800-424-9300





1.   PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:



                                      PROVON® ANTIMICROBIAL SKIN CLEANSER WITH 2% CHG

     Product Name:

                                      CAS# 18472-51-0



                                      GOJO Industries, Inc.

     Company Name & Address:          One GOJO Plaza, Suite 500

                                      Akron, OH 44311



     Emergency Phone:                 1-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC

     Non-Emergency Phone:             (330) 255-6000

     MSDS Request Phone:              (330) 255-6000 x8804



2.   INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:



     HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS                  CAS NUMBER          OSHA PEL             ACGIH TLV       % RANGE

     Para-chloroaniline P.C.A.               106-47-8              Not                500 ppm        <100 ppm

                                                               established

     Chlorhexidine                             56-55-1             Not               Not               Not

                                                               established       established        available

     Isopropanol                               67-63-0           400 ppm           400 ppm              4





      Other ingredient(s) with notification requirements:         CAS NUMBER             List

      None



3.   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:



                                           EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

     When used according to instructions, the product applicable to this MSDS is safe and presents no

     immediate or long-term health hazard. However, abnormal entry routes, such as gross ingestion, may

     require immediate medical attention.



     Potential Health Effects:



     HMIS:                   Health    2 Flammability     0 Reactivity    0 Personal Protection None



     Eye Contact:            Hazardous to inner eye, flush thoroughly with water.

     Ear Contact:            Hazardous to middle ear with perforated ear drum.

     Skin Contact:           No irritation or reaction expected.

     Inhalation:             Not applicable.

     Ingestion:              May cause upset stomach, nausea (Abnormal entry route).

     Carcinogenicity:        Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA or ACGIH.



4.   FIRST AID MEASURES:



     Eye Contact:            Do not rub eyes. Flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If

                             condition worsens or irritation persists, contact physician.

     Ear Contact:            Flush ears thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.

     Skin Contact:           Not applicable.

     Inhalation:             Not applicable.

     Ingestion:              Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physician or Poison Control Center.

PROVON® ANTIMICROBIAL SKIN CLEANSER WITH 2% CHG                                                                                    Page 2 of 2





5.      FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

        NFPA:                                           Health         0 Fire       0 Reactivity        0



        Flashpoint °F/°C (PMCC method):     257°F/125°C

        Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition may product toxic fumes of ammonia,

                                            hydrogen chloride and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

        Special Fire Fighting Procedures:   Must wear OSHA/NIOSH approved self contained breathing

                                            apparatus. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray.

        Extinguishing Media: X Water Fog X Alcohol Foam X CO2 X Dry Chemical                       Other



6.      ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

        No special requirements. Water clean up and rinse. CAUTION � WILL CAUSE SLIPPERY SURFACES.



7.      HANDLING AND STORAGE:

        Avoid storage in excess heat (104°F) over a long period of time. Avoid freezing conditions. Store away from

        reach of small children. Keep containers sealed. Use older containers first. Do not spill on skin or into eyes or

        ears.



8.      EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:

        Eye Protection:                                    None required under normal conditions.

        Skin Protection:                                   None required under normal conditions.

        Respiratory Protection:                            None required under normal conditions.

        Ventilation:                                       None required under normal conditions.

        Protective Equipment or Clothing:                  None required under normal conditions.



9.      PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

        Appearance and Odor                   Almost colorless or pale straw color liquid, pleasant odor

        pH (undiluted):                       4.5-6.8

        VOC , %:                              4



10.     STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

        Stable/Non reactive product.                                 Store below 98.6°F(37°C).

        Hazardous Decomposition or By Products:                      P.C.A

        Hazardous Polymerization:                                    Will Not Occur



11.     TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

        No acute or chronic toxic effects expected when used according to directions. Oral LD50: 1.8 g/kg (rat)

12.     ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

        No ecological or special considerations when used according to directions. Not considered environmentally

        harmful from normal dilution, expected usage and typical drainage to sewers, septic systems and treatment

        plants.



13.     DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

        No special considerations when disposed according to local, state and Federal regulations.



14.     TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

        Not classified as a hazardous material.



15.     REGULATORY AND OTHER INFORMATION:

        Complies with current FDA regulations for cosmetic and/or over-the-counter drug products.

        Notice: The information herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of the date of preparation of this material safety data

        sheet. However, no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data

        and safety information. The user assumes all liability for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to

        recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.



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