General Information
Revision date
2007-01-24
Product name
LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER Finished Product
CAS No.
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company name
The Procter & Gamble Company
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WARNING
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute and Chronic) (See Section 11 for more information) Ingestion: Mild gastrointestinal irritation. Eye Contact: Slight eye irritant Skin Contact: Slight skin irritant Inhalation: N/A Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Ingestion: Oral ingestion may result in gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Eye Contact: May result in transient, slight irritation. Skin Contact: May result in transient, slight irritation depending on exposure. Inhalation: N/A Medical Conditions Generally Known to be Aggravated by Exposure: N/K
Environmental effects
See Section 12 for more information) P&G PRO LINE DOWNY SECTION III - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS Ingredients: Water (7732-18-5), Calcium Chloride (CAS# 10043-52-4), Ethanol (CAS#64-17-5), and other proprietary ingredients.
Hazardous Ingredients
as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200 Chemical Name Common Name CAS No. Composition LD50/LC50 Range Ethanol 1-5% 7.06 g/kg (rat oral) alcohol 64-17-5 Disodium 4,4??- N/A bis(2-sulfostyryl) Disodium 4,4??- 27344-41-8 1-5% bis(2-sulfostyryl) biphenyl SECTION IV ?? FIRST AID INFORMATION First Aid Procedures: Ingestion: Dilute by drinking 1-2 glassess of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. If symptoms persist, consult a physician. Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Skin Contact: Rinse affected area with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: N/A Note to Physician: (if applicable) Other: Product package has the following precautionary statement: FRONT PANEL KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. (SEE BACK PANEL FOR OTHER PRECAUTIONS). BACK PANEL WARNING Some cotton-containing fluffier fabrics, including fleece and terry- cloth, are more flammable than other fabrics. By increasing fluffiness, using liquid fabric softeners can increase the flammability of these types of products. Therefore, do not use this product on clothing made with these types of fluffier fabrics. WARNING Downy is not for use on children's sleepwear or other garments labeled as flame resistant, as it may reduce flame resistance. WARNING: CHILDREN CAN FALL INTO BUCKET AND DROWN. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM BUCKET WITH EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER. P&G PRO LINE DOWNY SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION Flash Point (Method Used): >82oC / >181oF (ASTM D93; Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) Flammable Properties: Upper Flammable Limit: N/K Lower Flammable Limit: N/K Explosive Limits UEL N/A LEL N/A Auto-ignition Temperature: N/A Hazardous Combustion Products: None Known Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact): N/A Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Static Discharge): N/A Extinguishing Media: Suitable: Use CO2, water, or dry chemical Unsuitable: N/K Protection of Firefighters: Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: None known. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Standard fire fighting procedures/gear. SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: None required. Environmental Precautions: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Do not landfill. Methods for Containment: Use water spray to dilute and/or wash away spills. Sorbents may be used if needed. Methods for Cleanup: Use water spray to dilute and/or wash away. Do not landfill. Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state/provincial and local regulations.
Further information
if applicable) SECTION VII ?? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary statements
To Be Taken in Handling None known To Be Taken in Storage None known SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines: Ethanol (CAS# 64-17-5) ACGIH-TLV 1000 ppm OSHA Z-1 PEL 1000 ppm Engineering Controls: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Eye/Face Protection: If a splash of solution is likely, chemical goggles may be needed. Skin Protection: Minimize skin contact with protective gloves (rubber or neoprene). Respiratory Protection: None required with normal use. P&G PRO LINE DOWNY SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Flash Point (Method Used): >82oC / >181oF Appearance (color, physical form, shape): White opaque liquid (ASTM D93; Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) Odor Not perfumed Solubility in Water Completely soluble Odor Threshold N/A Decomposition Temperature N/K Physical State Liquid Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1) N/K Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/A Specific Gravity/Density N/K Melting/Freezing Point: ~9.4oC / ~1.5oF Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A Boiling Point 84.4oC ?? 90oC / 184oF ?? 194oF Reserve Alkalinity 0.004 Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) N/A pH (1% solution) 3.7 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: None known. Incompatible Materials: None known. Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not occur. SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION The product is practically nontoxic. If ingested, it may be mildly irritating, but is not corrosive. LD50 (rats oral): >2000mg/kg
Potential chronic health
No chronic health effects reported Target Organs: No target organs reported. Carcinogenicity: This finished consumer product is not carcinogenic. NTP: No IARC: No SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION The product is intended for wide dispersive use and is compatible with the down-the-drain disposal route, including septic tanks and municipal wastewater treatment processes. The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment at relevant environmental concentrations. The softening agents used in the product are biodegradable. P&G PRO LINE DOWNY SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS