COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY -- 05360 AJAX CLEANER  -- 7930-00-985-6902
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:05360 AJAX CLEANER
MSDS Date:01/01/1989
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-985-6902
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Address:300 PARK AVENUE
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10022
Info Phone Num:(201) 878-7533
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 878-7533
CAGE:86223
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
Address:300 PARK AVE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10022-7402
Country:US
Phone:212-310-2000
CAGE:86223

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: >85%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    COUGH, SILICA MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE (SILICOSIS) & IRRITATION TO
    LUNGS.INGESTION: NAUSEA, UPSET STOMACH, & MOUTH
    IRRITATION/SORENESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:QUARTZ (SILICA) IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION: COUGH, SILICA
    MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE (SILICOSIS) & IRRITATION TO LUNGS.
    INGESTION: NAUSEA, UPSET STOMACH, & MOUTH IRRITATION/SORENESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK SIPS OF WATER OR
    MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS: VACUUM OR SWEEP UP. WASH AREA &
    RINSE OFF. SURFACTANT ARE BIODEGRADABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 40-125F IN BULK. KEEP
    CONTAINERS SEALED TO AVOID ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE FROM THE AIR &
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BLEACHING FUNCTION.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO PHOSPHORUS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS INTENDED (HOUSEHOLD
    ITEM).
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:10.7
Solubility in Water: 10%
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER, TURNS BLUE WHEN WET.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIA
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, WATER, & TEMPERATURES <40F OR
    >125F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY CONTAINER MAY BE DISPOSED IN CONVENTIONAL
    SOLID WASTE.

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