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Brand Information
Product Name: Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser (Powder)
Form: powder
Product Category: Inside the Home » Cleaner » kitchen
Inside the Home » Kitchen » cleaner
Inside the Home » Cleaner » multipurpose
Inside the Home » Bathroom » cleanser
Customer Service: 800-228-4722
Date Verified: 2007-12-12
Date Entered: 2007-11-29
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 225
City: Parsippany
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07054
Telephone Number: 973-404-2600
Fax Number: 973-404-5700
Toll Free Number: 800-333-3899
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (Complete MSDS for this product)
Health Effects
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Warnings: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
WARNING: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED! DO NOT get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. DO NOT ingest. May be a respiratory irritant. Avoid breathing dust. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands with soap and water after handling. DO NOT use with chlorine bleach or other household cleaner products as toxic fumes may result. Contains Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate and Oxalic Acid. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Emergency Overview:
WARNING: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED!
DO NOT get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
DO NOT ingest.
May be a respiratory irritant. Avoid breathing dust. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands with soap and water after handling.
DO NOT use with chlorine bleach or other household cleaner products as toxic fumes may result. Contains Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate and Oxalic Acid.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Acute Effects
Eyes: Eye irritant.
Skin: Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing airborne dust.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.

Aggravated Medical Conditions: May aggravate pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases (Bronchitis, Emphysema and Asthma). May aggravate pre-existing skin diseases (Rashes and Dermatitis).
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
First Aid: From MSDS

Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, hold eyes open and IMMEDIATELY rinse eyes thoroughly with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs or persists, get medical attention.
Skin Contact: If on skin, wash the product off with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek the care of a physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse mouth and drink a glass of water. If symptoms persist, get medical attention. Never give an unconscious person anything to ingest
Notes to physician: Contains Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate and Oxalic Acid.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Verified Date: 2007-11-29
MSDS Date: 2007-03-08
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: WARNING: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT! Use with adequate ventilation.
For occupational exposures wear appropriate eye and skin protection where the potential for splashing exists. Use only as directed! Read container label instructions carefully.
Safe handling advice: Avoid dust formation. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not breathe dust.
Storage: Store containers in an upright position in a cool, dry area, inaccessible to small children and pets.
Disposal: From MSDS
Small amounts of powder waste: Wipe up with a wet paper towel and discard absorbed material in trash collection and flush waste residue to sink or sanitary sewer.
Large amounts of powder waste: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Pumice001332-09-815-20
Oxalic acid dihydrate006153-56-65-10
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