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Brand Information
Product Name: Rain-X De-Icer (Aerosol)
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Auto Products » Windows/Windshield » de-icer
Home Maintenance » Locks » de-icer
Customer Service: 800-416-1600
Date Entered: 2001-08-13
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sopus Products
Div., Shell Oil Company
includes Pennzoil-Quaker State
Address: PO Box 4427
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip Code: 77210
Telephone Number: 800-416-1600
Toll Free Number: 800-416-1600
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
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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Warnings: Danger: Poison. Vapor harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Flammable. Contents under pressure. Contains methyl alcohol. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Do not drink or inhale. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not puncture, incinerate or store above 120 degrees F. Keep away from heat and open flame. Exposure to heat may cause can to burst. Avoid contact with eyes. Intentional misuse by concentrating and inhaling vapors or ingestion of liquid may be harmful or fatal. Keep out of reach of children.

FIRST AID INFORMATION
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and continue flushing until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with soap and water. If redness or irritation occurs and persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If victim exhibits signs of vapor intoxication remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if it is available. If victim is unconscious, remove to fresh air and seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products. If large quantity is ingested and if person is conscious, give large quantities of water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs lower head below knees to avoid aspiration.
Notes to Physician: No information available.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Emergency and Hazards Overview
DANGER: (Skull & Crossbones symbol) POISON. VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. FLAMMABLE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Primary Route of Exposure: Skin, Inhalation, Eye

Health Effect Information
Eye Contact: Avoid eye contact. May be irritating to the eyes upon direct contact.
Skin Contact: Avoid skin contact. Single, short exposures, as expected with consumer use of this product, are expected to be practically non-irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dryness, chapping, and reddening. May be absorbed through skin.
Inhalation: Avoid inhalation of mists or vapors. Acute and chronic overexposures may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of this product can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. When high concentrations are inhaled, human signs may include a
reddening of the face and a feeling of increased body heat, in addition, disturbed vision, dizziness, tremors, salivation, cardiac stress, drowsiness, dullness, numbness, weakness, headache, nausea, and confusion, as well as respiratory difficulties may be apparent. Intentional misuse by
deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product can be harmful or fatal.
Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products. Do not ingest. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Can cause reversible or permanent blindness. Visual symptoms include eye pain, blurred vision and constriction of visual fields. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression if ingested.
Ingestion of large quantities can lead to a metabolic acidosis, which can be fatal if untreated. Ingestion may result in lung aspiration. Aspiration may lead to chemical pneumonitis which is characterized by pulmonary edema and hemorrhage and may be fatal.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Drying and chapping may make the skin more susceptible to other irritants, sensitizers and disease.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
CHRONIC
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dryness, chapping, and reddening. May be absorbed through skin. Chronic overexposures may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product can be harmful or fatal.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Methanol is not considered to be carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or OSHA.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 3
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 Date: 2001-06-15
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: All ignition sources in the area should be controlled. See NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products. Contents under pressure and can explode when exposed to heat or open flame. Caution!--Do not puncture or incinerate.
Storage: Do not transfer to unmarked containers. Store in a cool, well ventilated area in closed containers away from heat, sparks, open flame or oxidizing materials. Do not store at temperatures greater than 120 F.
Empty Container Warnings
Drums: Not applicable
Plastic: Not applicable
Personal Hygiene: Always wash hands and face with soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking. Consumption of food and beverage should be avoided in work areas where this product is present.
Disposal: From MSDS
Regulatory Information: Dispose of residual products and empty containers responsibly.
Waste Disposal Methods: Waste material may be landfilled or incinerated at an approved facility. Materials should be recycled if possible.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Propylene glycol000057-55-60-10
Methanol000067-56-150-90
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