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The Procter & Gamble Company

P&G Household Care
Fabric & Home Care Innovation Center
5299 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45217-1087

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issue: RQ0901336 Issue Date: 4/30/09

SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT

Product Identity: Laundry Bleach Powder In-Wash Detergent Booster Product

Product Brand: *TIDE STAIN RELEASE POWDER

Emergency Contact Telephone Number: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

SECTION II - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview: If spilled, an irritating dust could be released into the air so the immediate area should be
evacuated. When cleaning up a spill, if dust if evident, a respirator with a P100 HEPA cartridge should be worn.
The product contains enzymes (respiratory sensitizer) and a strong oxidizing agent (sodium percarbonate). Spilled
materials should be picked up and not flushed to a sewer or surface waterway.
Potential Health Hazards
Inhalation: The product contains enzymes so repeated, prolonged exposure to the powder may result in sensitization
and transient “hay-fever like” symptoms. The product also contains sodium percarbonate which is irritating to the
mucous lining of the nose, throat and eyes.
Eye Contact: May cause moderate, reversible irritation (stinging, tearing, swelling or redness).
Skin: Repeated and prolonged contact way cause mild, transient irritation.
Ingestion: Although an unlikely occupational exposure route, ingestion may cause transient gastrointestinal irritation
with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Medical Conditions Generally Known to be Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing sensitization to enzymes
could cause asthma-like symptoms to occur.
Target Organ: Respiratory system
Potential Environmental Effects: See Section XII
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SECTION III - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Composition
Chemical Name CAS No. LD50/LC50
Range
Sodium percarbonate 15630-89-4 < 50% 1.0 – 3 g/kg (rats, oral)
Sodium nonanyloxybenzenesulfonate Mixture 5 - 30%
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 10 – 30% 1.9 g/kg (rats, oral)
Silicic acid, aluminum salt (zeolite) 1344-00-9 10 – 20% N/A
While not considered hazardous under OSHA, 29 CFR1910.1200, this product contains enzymes which Procter &
Gamble has established an Occupational Exposure Guideline of 2.5 – 15 ng/m3.

SECTION IV – FIRST AID INFORMATION

First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulties occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Thoroughly wash and rinse the area with a mild soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If irritation occurs or persists, seek medical attention.
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically

SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION

Flammable Properties: Product can self react at elevated temperatures, releasing oxygen and steam.
Upper Flammable Limit: na
Lower Flammable Limit: na
Explosive Limits: UEL: Unknown LEL: Unknown
Auto-Ignition Temp: Unknown
Hazardous Combustion Products: Potential oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur when burned in a fire
Explosive Data – Kst = 34 bar-m/sec; Pmax = 5.8 bar

Extinguishing Media
Suitable: Water
Unsuitable: None
Protection of Firefighters
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: Product contains an oxidizer and enzymes.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Standard turnout gear including SCBA

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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Safety glasses with side shields, a respirator with P100 HEPA cartridges and nitrile gloves
should be worn when exposure to large quantities of the powder are possible.
Environmental Precautions
Methods for Containment: Spilled material should be diked to prevent release to a sewer or surface waterway.
Methods for Cleanup: Scoop or shovel spilled material into a drum or bucket and dispose of following all Federal,
State and Local Regulations.
Other Information: Bulk: Do not return swept-up material to the original container or storage. Damp material may
give off oxygen or steam. See Section XIII for additional information.

SECTION VII – HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: Prevent exposures to product dust.
Precautions To B e Taken in Storage: Store in a cool, dry location. Keep product dry to maintain free-flowing
granules.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines: The exposure guideline for the bleach powder is 15 mg/m3 (OSHA PEL for total dust).
P&G’s OEG for enzyme exposures is 2.5 – 15 ng/m3
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control dust exposures.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses with side shields
Skin Protection: Butyl or nitrile gloves
Respiratory Protection: Respirator with P100 cartridges when exposed to product dust

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: White powder with blue speckles Flash Point: Combustible Dust
Odor: Perfumed Decomposition Temperature: NA
Odor Threshold: NA Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1): NA
Physical State: Powder Specific Gravity/Density: 1.05 – 1.08 gm/cc
Density: 700 – 900gm/L (800gm/L +/- 100gm/L)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA Melting/Freezing Point: NA
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA pH (10% solution): 9.3 – 9.9 (9.6 +/- 0.3)
Boiling Point: NA Reserve Alkalinity: NA
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): NA Solubility in Water: Soluble

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal household conditions. No decomposition if stored and used according to
instructions.
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 120 F; high humidity
Incompatible Materials: Metals, metallic salts, acids, alkalis and reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Steam, oxygen and oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contains sodium percarbonate, an oxidizer.

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SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity: None known

Chronic Effects: Possible enzyme sensitization
Target Organs: Respiratory system
Carcinogenicity: While not tested as a whole, none of the components in this product have been found to be
carcinogenic.
NTP: No
IARC: No

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

While not tested as a whole, based on the ecotoxicity and biodegradability of the individual components in the
powdered bleach, it is expected that this product will exhibit a non-hazardous order of toxicity at relevant
environmental concentrations.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. This product has self-reactive properties, but is not classified as D003
under Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261).

SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Product has been classified by the US DOT as a 4.1 Self-reactive, Type G material.

Per the US DOT regulations for 4.1 G materials, this product is not subject to provisions of the Hazardous
Materials Regulations (49 CFR 173.124 (a)(2)(i) (E)).

IMDG: Product is classified as 4.1 Self-reactive, Type G material

IATA: Product is classified as 4.1 Self-reactive, Type G material
Canada TDG: Product is classified as 4.1 Self-reactive, Type G material

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SECTION XV - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION

All intentionally-added components to the Laundry Product are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
SARA 313/302/304/311/312 chemicals: None
States:
California Proposition 65: Product has been evaluated and does not require warning labeling under California
Proposition 65.
State Right-to-Know and CERCLA
The following ingredients are present in the (product description) at a level ≥1% and are listed on one or more State
Right-to-know or State Worker Exposure Lists:
States
Ingredient CAS# Level IL MA NJ PA RI
Sodium 15630-89-4 < 50% X
Percarbonate
Zeolite 1344-00-9 10 – 20% X X X
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 5 – 15% X X

CERCLA RQ
None

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

Perfumes contained within the product/s covered by this MSDS comply with appropriate IFRA guidance.

P&G Hazard Rating: 2 Health: 2 4 = Extreme

Flammability: 1 3 = High
Reactivity: 2 2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Not Significant

Product is a Class I Reactive under the International Building Code.

*N/A. - Not Applicable *N/K. - Not Known

Data supplied is for use only in connection with occupational safety and health.
Disclaimer: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the use of
this material. The information contained here has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be
dependable and is accurate to the best of the Company’s knowledge. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive document
on worldwide hazard communication regulations.
This information is offered in good faith. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the conditions of use and
design the appropriate protective mechanisms to prevent employee exposures, property damage or release to the
environment. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons or for any
damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.