PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Print date: 07/26/2005 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Item Number / Product name: CLING FREE BY YES FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS, ALL SCENTS, ALL SIZES Validation / Revision Date: 07/26/2005 Formula Number: UPC Number and Size: 713-107A (Powder Fresh) 713-164 (Outdoor Spring) Powder Fresh: 0045622 (40 Sheets), 51700-22280 (40 Sheets), 51700-22290 (80 Sheets), 51700-77301 (102 Sheets), 51700-22560 (120 Sheets). Outdoor Spring: 0045630 (40 Sheets) 51700-22600 (40 Sheets), 51700-77299 (102 Sheets) Product Description: Manufacturer: Emergency telephone number: Transportation Emergencies: Pre-moistened non-woven sheeting material wetted with fabric softener for use with damp clothes in automatic clothes dryer to make clothes soft and stop static cling. Reckitt Benckiser North America, Inc. Morris Corporate Center IV 399 Interpace Parkway (P.O. Box 225) Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-0225 1-800-228-4722 (U.S.) 1-800-424-9300 (U.S. & Canada) CHEMTREC Outside the U.S. and Canada (North America), call: 703-527-3887 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Page 1 of 6
Components: Wt % ACGIH: OSHA: 50-60 None None QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS, DI-(C14-C18 ALKYL), METHYL-SULFATE SURFACTANT BLEND 68002-58-4 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Do not use this product on children's sleepwear or garments labeled as flame resistant, as it may reduce flame resistance. May cause transient eye discomfort upon direct contact with the eyes KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Additional Information: Product should not be used in conjunction with liquid fabric softeners. Some cotton-containing fluffier fabrics, including fleece and terry cloth, are more flammable than other fabrics. By increasing fluffiness, using liquid fabric softeners can increase the flammability of these types of fabrics. Therefore, do not use this product on clothing made with these types of fluffier fabrics. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Notes to physician: Aggravated Medical Conditions: Move to fresh air. In keeping with good hygienic practices, wash exposed areas with soap and water. Eye contact is not expected when this product is used as directed. However, should the product contact the eyes, it is recommended to rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. Consult a physician if irritation occurs or persists Rinse mouth with water. Contact a physician or Poison Control Center if symptoms persist 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flash point: Flammability Limits in Air: Lower: Upper: Autoignition temperature: Suitable extinguishing media: Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: Specific hazards: Unusual hazards: As suitable for surrounding fire. Will ignite if exposed directly to open flame.. Page 2 of 6
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Specific methods: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, pressuredemand, MSHA / NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Standard procedure for chemical fires. NFPA: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 HMIS: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Key: Personal Protection Index = A. (Also see Section 3) 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Ensure adequate ventilation. No special environmental precautions required. Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece, paper towel, etc.). 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Safe handling advice: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Storage: Keep in a dry, cool place. Store in original container in areas inaccessable to small children and pets. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures to reduce exposure: For occupational exposures, ensure adequate ventilation. Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Skin and body protection: Eye protection: Hygiene measures: None required under normal use conditions. None required under normal use conditions. Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect. Not required under normal conditions of use. Direct contact with eyes may cause irritation. None required when used according to the product label instructions. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Solid. Page 3 of 6
Appearance: Colour: Odour: ph: Flash point: Specific gravity: Vapour pressure: Solubility: Pre-moistened non-woven material cut into sheets. White. Baby Powder (Powder Fresh Scent); Floral, Fruity, Musky (Outdoor Spring Scent). No data available Not determined. Insoluble. Explosion limits: - upper: No data available. - lower: No data available. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Polymerization: Hazardous decomposition products: Materials to avoid: Conditions to avoid: Acute toxicity Stable under recommended storage conditions. Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. Oxides of carbon and unknown organic compounds. Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Sulphur oxides Do not mix with other household chemicals. Do not use this product on children's sleepwear or garments labeled as flame resistant, as it may reduce flame resistance. Product should not be used in conjunction with liquid fabric softeners. Some cotton-containing fluffier fabrics, including fleece and terry cloth, are more flammable than other fabrics. By increasing fluffiness, using liquid fabric softeners can increase the flammability of these types of fabrics. Therefore, do not use this product on clothing made with these types of fluffier fabrics. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Component Information Product Information LC50/inhalation/4h/rat = LD50/dermal/rabbit = LD50/oral/rat = Local effects Skin irritation: Eye irritation: Inhalation None expected during normal conditions of use. None expected during normal conditions of use. May cause transient eye discomfort upon direct contact with the eyes None expected during normal conditions of use. Ingestion Sensitization Chronic toxicity: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Not expected to be a skin sensitiser. Specific effects Carcinogenic effects: Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC. Page 4 of 6
Mutagenic effects: Reproductive toxicity: Target organ effects: Information is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products. Product Information 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Aquatic toxicity: Component Information Other information Ozone depletion potential; ODP; (R-11 = 1) = Global warming potential (GWP) = 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from residues / unused products: Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty container can be disposed of as household trash or rinsed and recycled where appropriate. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN / Id No: DOT: U.S. DOT - Hazard Class: Subsidiary risk: DOT RQ (lbs): ERG No: TDG (Canada): Status: IMDG / IMO Class: Subsidiary Risk: Packing group: IMDG page: Marine pollutant: EMS: MFAG: (file not Found c:\wercs\flamliq.wmf) Not a DOT regulated material. (United States) Not regulated under TDG Not regulated under IMDG See Guide. ADR / RID Page 5 of 6
Class: Subsidiary risk: ADR/RID-labels: HIN: CEFIC Tremcard No: ICAO / IATA: Class: Subsidiary Risk: Maximum quantity Not regulated under ICAO / IATA 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Components: PICCS: TSCA: DSL: NDSL: ENCS: CHINA: AICS: EINECS-No QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS, DI-(C14-C18 ALKYL), METHYL-SULFATE SURFACTANT BLEND *REQUIRED BUT MISSING* Present Present 268-071-2 Canada WHMIS hazard class: Not determined. 16. OTHER INFORMATION National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): HMIS (U.S.A.): Health Hazard 0 Fire Hazard Reactivity 0 0 Personal Protection A Reason for revision: Additional advice: Prepared by: Disclaimer: This is a new formulation of an existing product. Consult your supplier if the material is to be used for special applications such as in the food industry or for hygiene, medical or surgical end-use. Product Safety Department. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Page 6 of 6