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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/C/2006/BRRM-6QANVV Issue Date: 6/14/06
Supersedes: N/A Issue Date: N/A
SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT
Identity: Heavy Duty Floor Cleaner Finished Product
Brands: DAWN
P&G Telephone Number: 1-800-332-7787
or call Local Poison Control Center or your physician.
SECTION II - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
Cleaning and sudsing agents (anionic surfactants), dispensing aid (ethyl alcohol), water, builders, stabilizing
agents, colorants, and perfume.
Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200. and/or WHMIS under the HPA:
Common Name CAS No. Composition Range LD50 (Oral, Rats)
Chemical Name
Ethanol Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 1-5% 7.1 g/kg
0.65-1.26 g/kg
68081-81-2 3-7%
Linear Alkyl Benzene Sodium Alkyl
Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Benzene Sulfonate
Salt
SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): (See Section 11 for more information)
Ingestion: May cause transient gastrointestinal irritation
Eye Contact: May cause moderate, transient irritation
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact with concentrated product may be drying or irritating to skin
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may result in nasal irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: May cause stinging, tearing, itching, swelling and/or redness
Skin Contact: May be drying or irritating to skin
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may result in nasal irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Known to be Aggravated by Exposure:
Potential Environmental Effects: (See Section 12 for more information)
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SECTION IV 鈥? FIRST AID INFORMATION
First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 large glasses of water. If large amounts are ingested, call a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water for at 10-15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Rinse skin thoroughly with water. Discontinue use.
Inhalation: Remove from source into fresh air.
Note to Physician: (if applicable)
Other: Product package has the following precautionary statement: CAUTION:. May cause eye irritation. Eye
irritant. Avoid eye contact. Eye contact may result in mild to moderate transient irritation unless rinsed immediately
and thoroughly with water. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method Used): ): 134掳F (57oC) TCC
Although this product has a flash point below 200掳F (93.3oC), it is a >50% aqueous solution that does not sustain
combustion.
Flammable Properties:
Upper Flammable Limit:
Lower Flammable Limit:
Explosive Limits: UEL: N/A LEL: N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact):
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Static Discharge):
Extinguishing Media:
Suitable: CO2, water, or dry chemical
Unsuitable:
Protection of Firefighters:
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material:
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: None
Environmental Precautions: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. The product waste is not considered RCRA hazardous since it is an
aqueous solution (>50% water) that contains less than 24% by volume of alcohol.
Do not landfill. Incinceration is the preferred disposal method. Discard empty container in trash.
Methods for Containment: Contain the spill. Try to prevent large quantities from reaching watereway or sewer.
Use sorbents if needed. Dispose of resulting waste as appropriate.
Methods for Cleanup: Flush small quantities down acceptable sewer. Dispose of according to local regulations.
Other Information: (if applicable)
SECTION VII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: None required
Precautions To B e Taken in Storage: None
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Engineering Controls:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eye/Face Protection: None required with normal use.
Industrial Setting: If eye contact with undiluted product is likely, chemical goggles may be needed.
Skin Protection: None required with normal use.
Protective gloves (rubber, neoprene) should be used for any prolonged direct contact.
Respiratory Protection: None required with normal use.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flash Point (Method Used): 134掳F (57oC) TCC
Appearance (color, physical form, shape): Orange
liquid with floral scent. Although this product has a flash point below 200 掳F
(93.3oC), it is a >50% aqueous solution that does not
sustain combustion.
Odor: Perfumed Reserve Alkalinity: N/A
Odor Threshold: N/A Solubility in Water: Complete
Physical State: Liquid 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 (H2O=1): 1.11
Boiling Point: N/A Melting/Freezing Point: N/A
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): N/A pH (100%): 10.6
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatible Materials: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has a low order of toxicity. The product may be irritating but it is not corrosive. Upon ingestion, it
may be emetic.
LD50 (rats oral): > 2 g/kg
Emetic Dose50 estimated 2-3 ml/kg
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Based on ecotoxicity and fate data for the individual ingredients in the specific formulation and for related cleaning
product formulations, it is expected that this product would be non-hazardous at relevant environmental
concentrations. This product is safe for septic tanks.
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. The product waste is not considered RCRA hazardous
since it is an aqueous solution (>50% water) that contains less than 24% by volume of alcohol.
Industrial Setting: Incineration is preferred. Do not landfill liquids. Discard empty container in trash.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Ground Transport (DOT): Not regulated; aqueous solutions of ethanol containing <24% ethanol are not subject to
regulation under these rules.
Air Transport (IATA): Not regulated
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG): Not regulated.
SECTION XV - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
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.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 1 4=EXTREME
Flammability: 0 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.
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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