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Brand Information
Product Name: Nair Cream Hair Remover with Baby Oil, for Face
Form: cream
Product Category: Personal Care » Skin Care » body hair removal
Customer Service: 212-339-5000
Date Entered: 2001-09-05
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Address: 469 N. Harrison Street
City: Princeton
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08540
Telephone Number: 609-683-5900
Fax Number: 609-683-5092
Toll Free Number: 800-524-1328
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
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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: Irritation or allergic reaction may occur with some people even after prior use without adverse effect. Therefore, test before each use by applying Nair on a small part of the area where hair is to be removed. Follow directions and wait 24 hours. If skin appears normal, proceed with full application. Do not use on irritated, inflamed or broken skin. Keep away from eyes. Should Nair touch the eyes, wash thoroughly with lukewarm water. If irritation occurs, consult your physician, Nair can be used on face and bikini areas. Do not use around eyes, in nose, in ears, or on breast nipples, perianal, or vaginal/genital areas. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Product has a slight corrosive effect. Slight skin irritation from skin contact is possible in sensitive individuals. Direct eye contact may cause temporary discomfort with mild redness.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
No information provided.
First Aid: From MSDS
For ingestion, seek medical attention. As directed by medical personnel, do not induce vomiting. Drink a couple glasses of water.
For allergic reaction resulting from skin contact, wash affected area with soap and water and avoid further contact.
For eye contact, flush with plenty of lukewarm water and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
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: 2000-06-15
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
General: No special precautions are necessary.
Disposal: From MSDS
Place material into waste receptacles and dispose of in accordance with environmental regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1
Sodium thioglycolate000367-51-1
Calcium thioglycolate000814-71-1
Calcium hydroxide001305-62-0
Water007732-18-5
Almond oil008007-69-0
Cetostearyl alcohol067762-27-0
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated068439-49-6
Mineral oil (unspecified)999999-60-7
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