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Brand Information
Product Name: Zinsser JOMAX Mold & Mildew Stain Remover
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Cleaner » mildew remover
Home Maintenance » Mildew » cleaner
Customer Service: 732-469-8100
Date Verified: 2007-12-21
Date Entered: 2007-12-21
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Zinsser Co., Inc.
Address: 173 Belmont Drive
City: Somerset
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08875
Telephone Number: 732-469-8100
Fax Number: 732-563-9774
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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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Warning: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation to eyes and respiratory tract. May cause substantial but temporary eye injury. This material is used as a mildew stain cleaner. It is a clear yellow liquid with a slight chlorine like odor.
Primary Routes of Exposure:
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Inhalation
POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye: Contact may cause severe irritation and damage, especially at higher concentration
Skin: May irritate skin
Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract, (nose and throat); symptoms may include coughing and sore throat.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with impaired respiratory function, or heart disorders (or disease) may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Irritant to the eyes, nose and throat.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
This material is not considered a carcinogen by IARC or NTP and is not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical attention immediately. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician: Consider oral administration of sodium thiosulfate solutions if sodium hypochlorite is ingested. Administer neutralizing substances can result in an exothermic reaction that could further damage tissue. Endotracheal intubation could be needed if glottic edema compromises the airway. For individuals with significant inhalation exposure, monitor arterial blood gases and chest x-ray.
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 Verified Date: 2007-12-21
MSDS Date: 2006-12-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Disposal: From MSDS
Consult all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Sodium hypochlorite007681-52-9
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