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Brand Information
Product Name: Clairol Texture and Tones Relaxer (Ethnic)
Form: liquid
Product Category: Personal Care » Hair Care » hair straightener
Customer Service: 800-252-4765
Date Entered: 2006-04-25
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble Co.
Address: P.O. Box 599
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Zip Code: 45201
Telephone Number: 513-983-1100
Fax Number: 513-562-4500
Toll Free Number: 800-543-7270
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: MSDS: Refer to Handling
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Health Hazards and Hazard Data
The TLV of the mixture has not been established.
1. Effects of Acute Accidental Exposure
Eye Contact:
Severe eye irritant. CORROSIVE.
Skin Contact:
CORROSIVE.
Inhalation:
Not likely to be inhaled.
Ingestion:
Will result in severe irritation to mouth, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
Route of Entry:
Inhalation: No Ingestion: Yes Skin: Yes
Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Effects of Chronic Exposure
For purposes of chronic exposure under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, this is an untested mixture. No
chronic adverse effects are expected. Target Organs: These products contain an ingredient which have been shown to
affect tissues or organs under high levels of exposure in animal studies not encountered in normal use. Propylene Glycol:
Kidney
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Carcinogen Status:
OSHA: No NTP: No IARC: No
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye Contact:
Remove contact lenses, if used. Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention
IMMEDIATELY.
Skin Contact:
If spilled, wash skin immediately with soap and water (do not use solvents). Change into clean clothing. If skin reaction
develops, contact dermatologist.
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air. Increase ventilation.
Ingestion:
Rinse out mouth with water and administer large amounts of milk. Contact Poison Control Center.
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
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Steps to be taken in Case Material is released or Spilled:
Contain spill and promptly clean up. Flush with water and wipe with towel or rinse to drain. Floor can be slippery when
wet.

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Store products in even, normal temperatures. Keep containers tightly closed.
Disposal: From MSDS
Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, are considered non-hazardous waste according to RCRA.
Additionally, disposal should be in accordance with all applicable Local, State and Federal Regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1>1%
Polyquaternium-28000000-13-6>1%
Propylene glycol000057-55-6>1%
Carbonic acid, compd. with guanidine (1:2)000593-85-1>1%
Calcium hydroxide001305-62-0>1%
Sodium hydroxide001310-73-2>1%
Mineral oil USP008012-95-1>1%
Petrolatum008027-32-5>1%
PEG-60 (Polysorbate 60)009005-67-8>1%
Cetyl alcohol036653-82-4>1%
Cetostearyl alcohol067762-27-0>1%
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