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Brand Information
Product Name: Tilex Instant Mildew Remover-10/01/2000
EPA Registration Code: 5813-24
Form: liquid
Product Category: Inside the Home » Mildew » cleaner
Inside the Home » Tile » mildew remover
Inside the Home » Bathroom » tile/grout cleaner
Date Entered: 2005-01-14
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Clorox Company, The
Address: 1221 Broadway
City: Oakland
State: CA
Zip Code: 94612
Telephone Number: 510-271-7000
Fax Number: 510-832-1463
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.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Eye irritant. Use only in well ventilated areas. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury and can irritate skin. For sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear gloves. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Vapors may irritate. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Not recommended for use by persons with heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or obstructive lung disease. Due to irritating nature, may be harmful if swallowed. If in eyes, hold eyelids open and flush with a steady gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If swallowed, drink large amounts of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If breathing is affected, get fresh air immediately. If on skin, wash thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before use. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Physical and Chemical Hazards. This product contains bleach. Do not use or mix with other household chemicals such as ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, vinegar or acid. To do so will release hazardous gases.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Moderate eye irritant. Mild to moderate skin irritant. Occasional clinical reports suggest a low potential for skin sensitization upon exaggerated exposure to sodium hypochlorite if skin damage (e.g., irritation) occurs during exposure. Routine clinical tests conducted on intact skin with this product found no sensitization in the test subjects. Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate eyes, nose, throat, lungs. Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea and vomiting if swallowed. The following medical conditions may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist: heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or obstructive lung disease. Under normal consumer-use conditions, the likelihood of any adverse health effects is
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
None of the ingredients in this product are on the IARC, OSHA or NTP carcinogen lists.
First Aid: From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Remove any contact lenses, and flush eyes thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing; wash affected skin with water.
IF BREATHING IS AFFECTED: Get fresh air immediately.
IF SWALLOWED: Drink a glass of water. Call a physician.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2000-10-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Hygienic Practices: Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protection: Wear safety glasses. For sensitive skin or repeated/prolonged use, wear gloves.
Ventilation: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to gases or aerosols associated with this product.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Sodium hydroxide001310-73-20.5-2
Sodium hypochlorite007681-52-91-5
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