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Brand Information
Product Name: Purex Classic All Temperature Laundry Detergent-07/24/2007
Form: powder
Product Category: Inside the Home » Detergent » laundry
Inside the Home » Laundry » detergent
Customer Service: 800-258-3425
Date Verified: 2008-01-02
Date Entered: 2007-12-26
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Dial Corporation, The
Subsidiary of Henkel KGaA
Address: 15501 N. Dial Boulevard
City: Scottsdale
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85260
Telephone Number: 480-754-3425
Toll Free Number: 800-258-3425
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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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION: This product is a colored or white granular material with mild odor. Direct contact with eyes may cause severe irritation. Repeated or prolonged excessive exposure with skin may cause with redness, blistering, skin damage or dermatitis. Keep out of reach of children. No significant environmental effects. This product is labeled in accordance with regulations administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The use pattern and exposure in the workplace are generally not consistent with those experienced by consumers. The requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration applicable to this Material Safety Data Sheet differ from the requirements of the CPSC and as a result, this MSDS may contain additional health hazard information not pertinent to consumer use and not found on the product label.
NOTE: The acute health effects described below are those which could potentially occur for the finished product. They are based on the toxicology information available for the finished product and/or each hazardous ingredient, and are consistent with the product type and the likelihood of a specific route of exposure. Known chronic health effects related to exposure to a specific ingredient are indicated.
EYE CONTACT: Direct contact with dusts may cause severe irritation with redness, pain, blurred vision, and possibly corneal injury.
SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged excessive exposure may cause severe irritation with redness, blistering, skin damage or dermatitis.
INGESTION: Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.
INHALATION: Dust may cause mucous membrane irritation with coughing and shortness of breath. Direct contact with mucous membranes may result in burns.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with history of chronic skin conditions.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
None known.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
None of the ingredients in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
First Aid: From MSDS
EYES: Immediately rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of product remains. Get medical attention if pain or irritation persist.
SKIN: Rinse affected area with large amounts of water until no evidence of product remains. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Maintain airway and respiration. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration. Dilution by rinsing the mouth and giving water or milk to drink is generally recommended. If unconscious, the victim should not be given anything to drink. Contact physician or local poison control center.
INHALATION: Immediately remove from exposure area to fresh air. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Contact physician or local poison control center. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration, and get medical attention immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: The physician's judgment should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition based on the individual reactions of the patient.
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: 2008-01-02
MSDS Date: 2007-07-24
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
HANDLING: Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Keep the containers closed when not in use. Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available.
STORAGE: Store in original containers in a cool dry area. Store away from excessive heat and incompatible substances. Storage areas for large quantities (warehouse) should be well ventilated. Keep the containers tightly closed when not in use.
Disposal: From MSDS
This product is not a RCRA hazardous waste and can be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Sodium carbonate000497-19-810-30
Sodium silicate001344-09-810-30
Sodium chloride007647-14-530-60
Sodium percarbonate015630-89-41-5
Alkyl (C10-C16) benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt068081-81-25-10
Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated (Isureth-4)068551-12-21-5
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