General Information
Revision date
2005-04-25
Product name
NITE WHITE ACP, Unflavored/Cherry/Mint, 10 -22%
Chemical name
Tooth Whitener/Bleach
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Dental Care Product
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Company Information
company name
DISCUS DENTAL Incorporated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This product is a gel with a characteristic odor, depending on gel flavor. WARNINGS (per ANSI Z129.1 CAUTION! OXIDIZER. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. EYE, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT. PRECAUTIONS (per ANSI Z129.1): Do not breathe fumes, dusts, vapors or mist. Do not swallow or take internally. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 oF.
Hazard pictograms
HMIS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) Health 1 Flammability 1
Physical hazards
0 Protective Equipment B HMIS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RATING Industrial Use situations B; Safety Glasses, Gloves CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: C - Oxidizing Materials D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects – Toxic F - Dangerously Reactive Material This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. FLAMMABILITY 1 0 HEALTH REACTIVITY OTHER See Section 16 for definitions of ratings
NFPA Ratings
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
Potential health effects
The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are ingestion and contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product are as follows: CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact can cause eye or skin irritation. Prolonged skin contact can result in dermatitis. Prolonged eye exposure may include redness, pain, and tearing. This product can irritate the eyes. If this product contaminates the eyes, eye injury can occur. Prolonged skin contact can result in redness, pain, ulceration and scarring. SKIN ABSORPTION: No component of this product is reported to be absorbed through intact skin. INGESTION: If the product is swallowed, irritation of the mouth, throat, and other tissues of the gastro-intestinal system can occur. Ingestion of large amounts can cause irritation, pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. If vomiting results in aspiration, chemical pneumonia could follow. INHALATION: Overexposure to vapors, mists, sprays, or dusts of this product can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. INJECTION: Accidental injection of this product can cause burning, reddening, and swelling in addition to the wound. Symptoms of such exposure can include those described under “Inhalation”, “Contact with Skin or Eyes,” and “Ingestion”.
Potential chronic health
Long-term skin or eye contact can result in dermatitis or eye irritation SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Eye and skin irritation (redness or swelling). See Section 11:
Environmental effects
This product does not normally present a significant hazard to aquatic or terrestrial life in small quantities. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CHEMICAL NAME % w/w Water Conditioners 55-67 Supporting matrix 7-17 Whitening agents 7-16 Water and ingredients present in concentrations of less than 1% Balance What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?