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Tilex® Tile & Grout Pen — Safety Data Sheet

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CAS-No Weight % Trade Secret
CAS
1318-23-6; 7681-52-9; 1344-09-8; 68608-26-4
Product code
Tilex® Tile & Grout Pen
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English
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United States · OSHA
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10
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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issuing Date January 5, 2015 Revision Date New Revision Number 0

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier

Product Name Tilex® Tile & Grout Pen

Other means of identification

Synonyms None

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended Use Tile and grout stain remover with bleach

Uses advised against No information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier Address The Clorox Company 1221 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 1-510-271-7000

Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone Numbers For Medical Emergencies, call: 1-800-446-1014 For Transportation Emergencies, call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300

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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Emergency Overview

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation

Appearance White Physical State Viscous liquid Odor Fruity, rose, bleach

Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Precautionary Statements - Response Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Precautionary Statements - Storage None

Precautionary Statements - Disposal None

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable

Unknown Toxicity Not applicable.

Other information Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Interactions with Other Chemicals Reacts with other household chemicals such as acid toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products to produce hazardous gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Trade Secret Boehmite 1318-23-6 3 - 7 * Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 0.5 - 2 * Sodium silicate 1344-09-8 0.5 - 1.5 * Sodium petroleum sulfonate 68608-26-4 0.5 - 1.5 * * The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid measures

General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Eye Contact Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water. In the case of skin irritation or allergic reactions see a physician. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a physician.

Protection of First-aiders Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. For personal protection see Section 8.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Most Important Symptoms/Effects May cause moderate eye irritation.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical No information available

Hazardous Combustion Products Carbon oxides.

Explosion Data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No

Sensitivity to Static Discharge No

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal Precautions Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.

Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions

Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for Cleaning Up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Incompatible Products Acid toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Exposure Guidelines Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Boehmite TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 1 mg/m3 respirable fraction - 1318-23-6 TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction

ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.

Appropriate engineering controls

Engineering Measures Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/Face Protection If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Safety glasses with side-shields. None required for consumer use.

Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves/clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Impervious gloves.

Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Viscous liquid Appearance Opaque Odor Fruity, rose, bleach Color White Odor Threshold No information available

Property Values Remarks/ Method pH ~12 (10% solution) None known Melting/freezing point No data available None known Boiling Point/Range No data available None known Flash Point Not flammable None known Evaporation rate No data available None known Flammability (solid, gas) No data available None known Flammability Limits in Air Upper flammability limit No data available None known Lower flammability limit No data available None known Vapor pressure No data available None known Vapor density No data available None known Specific Gravity ~1.2 None known Water Solubility No data available None known Solubility in other solvents No data available None known Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available None known Autoignition temperature No data available None known Decomposition temperature No data available None known Kinematic viscosity No data available None known Dynamic viscosity 8000-12000 cP None known Explosive Properties Not explosive Oxidizing Properties No data available

Other Information Softening Point No data available VOC Content (%) No data available Particle Size No data available Particle Size Distribution No data available

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Reacts with other household chemicals such as acid toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products to produce hazardous gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Conditions to avoid None known.

Incompatible materials Acid toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of exposure

Product Information

Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract.

Eye Contact There is no data available for this product. Expected to be an irritant based on components. Irritating to eyes May cause redness, itching, and pain. May cause temporary eye irritation.

Skin Contact There is no data available for this product. Expected to be an irritant based on components Irritating to skin. May cause irritation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.

Ingestion There is no data available for this product. Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Information on toxicological effects

Symptoms Redness of the skin. May cause redness and tearing of the eyes.

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Sensitization No information available.

Mutagenic Effects No information available.

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Sodium hypochlorite Group 3 7681-52-9 IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans

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Reproductive Toxicity No information available

STOT - single exposure No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure No information available. Chronic Toxicity No known effect based on information supplied. Carcinogenic potential is unknown. Target Organ Effects Respiratory system. Eyes. Skin. Lungs.

Aspiration Hazard No information available.

Numerical measures of toxicity Product Information

The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 104.60 mg/L

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity No information available.

Persistence and Degradability No information available.

Bioaccumulation No information available.

Other Adverse Effects No information available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods Absorb and containerize. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Not regulated.

TDG Not regulated.

ICAO Not regulated.

IATA Not regulated.

IMDG/IMO Not regulated.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Chemical Inventories

TSCA Complies DSL All components are listed either on the DSL or NDSL.

TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313

Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any

chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute Health Hazard Yes Chronic Health Hazard No Fire Hazard No Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No Reactive Hazard No

Clean Water Act This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42):

CWA - Reportable CWA - Hazardous Chemical Name CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants Quantities Substances Sodium hypochlorite 100 lb X 7681-52-9

CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302):

Extremely Hazardous Substances Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs RQ RQs Sodium hypochlorite RQ 100 lb final RQ 100 lb 7681-52-9 RQ 45.4 kg final RQ

U.S. State Regulations

California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Alumina X X X 1344-28-1 Sodium hydroxide X X X 1310-73-2 Sodium hypochlorite X X X 7681-52-9

International Regulations

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Canada WHMIS Hazard Class D2B Toxic materials

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards - HMIS Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection X

Prepared By Product Stewardship 23 British American Blvd. Latham, NY 12110 1-800-572-6501

Revision Date New

Revision Note New

Reference 1039321/52509.001

General Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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