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Brand Information
Product Name: Rid-X Septic System Treatment (Concentrated Powder)-01/09/2007
Form: powder
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Septic System » treatment
Home Maintenance » Plumbing » septic tank treatment
Inside the Home » Plumbing » drain cleaner/opener
Inside the Home » Drain » cleaner
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: CAUTION: May cause eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dusts. May cause allergic sensitivity in some individuals. Contains bacterial enzyme cultures.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION: May cause eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dusts. May cause allergic sensitivity in some individuals. Contains bacterial enzyme cultures.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Acute Effects
Eye Contact: None expected during normal use. May cause eye irritation upon direct contact with eyes.
Skin Contact: Avoid skin contact. May cause skin irritation May cause allergic sensitivity in some individuals.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion could cause irritation of the mouth and throat.
Sensitization: May cause sensitization of susceptible persons
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
First Aid: From MSDS
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Skin contact: If on skin, wash with soap and water. Discontinue use IMMEDIATELY and get medical
attention if a reaction develops.
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.
Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse mouth and drink a glass of water. Call a physician or Poison Control Center IMMEDIATELY! Induce vomiting ONLY if advised to do so by a physician or the Poison Control Center.
Notes to physician: Contains a bacterial complex with amylase, protease and subtilisin protease enzymes. Ingestion of this product could cause irritation of the mouth and throat.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: None known. Persons with respiratory problems or skin disorders should avoid contact with this product.
Health Rating: 1
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: 2007-01-09
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash hands after handling.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Safe handling advice: Read and follow product label instructions.
Storage: Store in original container in areas inaccessible to small children and pets. Store in an area out of direct sunlight, keep container closed when not in use and avoid storing in a damp environment. Keep away from food items and potable (drinking) water supplies. Keep away from heat. Rinse container thoroughly before recycling.
Disposal: From MSDS
Packaging to be recycled only if emptied completely! Empty container can be disposed of as household trash or rinsed and recycled where
appropriate. 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.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
C9-11 Pareth-3068439-46-3
Bacteria, complex with amylase and proteinase068920-42-30-0.5
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