The Procter & Gamble Company
P&G Household Care
Fabric & Home Care Innovation Center
5299 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS #: FH/F/2006/MRME-6P9HM4 Issue Date: April 28, 2006
Supersedes: FH/F/2005/KHKT-69GNBJ Issue Date: August, 2005
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Identity: Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets Finished Product
Brands: Downy, All Varieties
(Mountain Spring [60056954], April Fresh [60076046], Clean Breeze [95074790], Simple Pleasures 鈥? Vanilla
and Lavender [95370887], Simple Pleasures - Water Lily and Jasmine [95366295], Simple Pleasures - Rose
and Violet [95524444])
P&G Telephone Number: 1-800-682-1523
or call Local Poison Control Center or your physician.
SECTION II - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): (See Section 11 for more information)
Ingestion: Ingestion of used or unused sheet by a young child or household pet may lead to impaction of the
gastrointestinal tract. A physician or veterinarian should be consulted.
Eye Contact: Eye contact possible.
Skin Contact: Skin contact possible.
Inhalation: N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: Oral ingestion may result in mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: Prolonged instillation into the eye may result in transient superficial effects similar to those
produced by mild toilet soap.
Skin Contact: Prolonged skin contact may result in transient superficial effects similar to those produced by mild
toilet soap.
Inhalation: N/A
Medical Conditions Generally Known to be Aggravated by Exposure: N/K
Potential Environmental Effects: (See Section 12 for more information)
SECTION III - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
Ingredients listed on the product label are: biodegradable cationic softeners and perfume.
Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200. and/or WHMIS under the HPA:
Common Name CAS No. Composition LD50/LC50
Chemical Name
Range
While the finished product(s) is not considered hazardous as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (d), this
MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product
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SECTION IV 鈥? FIRST AID INFORMATION
First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Consult physician if ingestion of sheet is suspected to ensure the sheet passes through.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water.
Skin Contact: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
Other: Consumer product packages have a caution statement: 鈥淣ot for use on children鈥檚 sleepwear or other
garments labeled as flame resistant as it may reduce flame resistance. Keep out of the reach of toddlers and
pets to avoid accidental ingestion.鈥?
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Flammable Properties:
Upper Flammable Limit: N/A
Lower Flammable Limit: N/A
Explosive Limits: UEL: N/A LEL: N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature: N/A
Hazardous Combustion Products: N/A
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact): N/A
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Static Discharge): N/A
Extinguishing Media:
Suitable: CO2, water or dry chemical may be used.
Unsuitable:
Protection of Firefighters:
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions - Occupational: Minimize dust levels while collecting product (see "Inhalation" health
effects). Prevent exposure to dust with NIOSH approved respirators with HEPA filters. Use gloves to minimize
skin contact.
Environmental Precautions: : DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Household solutions may be disposed of in
sewer. Dry product may be landfilled if permitted by local regulations. Discard empty container in trash.
Methods for Containment: N/A
Methods for Cleanup: N/A
SECTION VII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: No special precautions for casual exposure.
Precautions To B e Taken in Storage: None required.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: No special precautions for casual exposure.
Engineering Controls: N/A
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): N/A
Eye/Face Protection: None required.
Skin Protection: None required.
Respiratory Protection: No special precautions for casual exposure.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance (color, physical form, shape): Opaque Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
white sheets. Product is perfumed.
Odor: Perfumed Reserve Alkalinity: N/A
Odor Threshold: N/A Solubility in Water: N/A
Physical State: Solid Decomposition Temperature: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1): N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A Specific Gravity/Density: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A Melting/Freezing Point: N/A
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): N/A pH : N/A
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): Not applicable - Product not regulated for VOC Content at State or Federal
level
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Open flame
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None known
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 (rats oral): The estimated LD50 of the material with which the sheet is coated is >10.0 gm/kg.
ED50: >1.5 gm/kg (coating mixture)
If ingested, mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may be observed. Intestinal tract
blockage is also possible following ingestion. Eye contact with the product may produce transient, superficial
irritation.
Chronic Effects: No chronic health effects reported.
Target Organs: No target organs reported.
Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Containers as well as used and unused sheets are compatible with municipal solid waste systems and they will not
pose a hazard to the environment when the waste is properly handled. Ingredients delivered to fabric during use
are compatible with down the drain disposal during subsequent laundering of the treated fabric. The ingredients do
not pose a significant hazard to aquatic organism and will not cause any long-term adverse effects in the
environment at environmentally relevant concentrations. The softening agents used in the product are
biodegradable.
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
Non-Household Setting: Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, when disposed as waste, are
considered non hazardous waste according to Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). Disposal should be in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations. California Waste Code 331.
Household Use: Consumer may discard sheets or empty container in trash, or recycle container where facilities
exist.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, are not regulated for transportation.
Ground Transport (US DOT): Not regulated
Air Transport (IATA): Not regulated
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG): Not regulated
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
While the finished products are not considered hazardous as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (d), this
MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product
United States
All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
This product is not subject to warning labeling under California Proposition 65.
EPA Reg. No.: Not Applicable
State Right-to-Know and CERCLA:
The following ingredients present in the finished product are listed on state right-to-know lists or state worker
exposure lists
Ingredient CAS # Level CERCLA State
RQ IL MA NJ PA RI
Perfumes contained within the products covered by this MSDS comply with appropriate IFRA guidance
Canada
All ingredients are CEPA approved for import to Canada by Procter & Gamble. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS
contains all information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
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SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
Perfumes contained within the products covered by this MSDS comply with appropriate IFRA guidance.
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 1 4=EXTREME
Flammability: 1 3=HIGH
Reactivity: 0 2=MODERATE
1=SLIGHT
0=NOT SIGNIFICANT
*N/A. - Not Applicable *N/K. - Not Known
Data supplied is for use only in connection with occupational safety and health.
DISCLAIMER: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the
use of this material. The information contained here has been compiled from sources considered by Procter &
Gamble to be dependable and is accurate to the best of the Company鈥檚 knowledge. 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. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any
damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.
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