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Product Name: Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Pecan, Medium Golden Brown, 18
Form: kit
Product Category: Personal care » semi-permanent » Hair Color
Customer Service: 800-252-4765
Date Entered: 2008-09-23
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble Co.
Address: P.O. Box 599
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Zip Code: 45201
Telephone Number: 513-983-1100
Fax Number: 513-562-4500
Toll Free Number: 800-543-7270
Date Info Verified: 2012-06-20
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. (What is an MSDS?) (Complete MSDS for this product)
Health Effects
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Warnings: Haircolor products can cause allergic reactions which in rare cases can be severe.Tattoos may increase your risk of allergy to this product. Conduct a skin allergy test 48 hours before each time you color even if you have already used coloring products before. So remember to buy product 48 hours in advance. Do not use product at all if:•You have already experienced any reaction to haircolor products •You have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalpIn these cases, consult a doctor before dyeing your hair with any haircolor product.In rare cases, use of hair colorants has been associated with skin depigmentation (skin lightening or loss of color). This may be temporary or permanent. If you notice any skin depigmentation or other allergic reactions such as pain or severe itching, discontinue use immediately.Caution: This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.Product not intended to be used on children. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS:EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:This is a personal care or cosmetic product that is safe for consumers and other users under intended and reasonably foreseeable use. Additional information on toxicological endpoints is available from the supplier upon request.POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:• Eye: Contact may cause mild to moderate transient irritation. Redness and/or stinging may occur.• Skin: May cause irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals. Depending on the nature of any reaction experienced, a similar reaction may occur on subsequent uses of hair color products.• Inhalation: May cause mild, transient respiratory irritation. Avoid prolonged contact to concentrated vapors.• Ingestion: Product used as intended is not expected to cause gastrointestinal irritation. Accidental ingestion of undiluted product may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS:Finished product is not expected to have chronic health effects.This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.
Carcinogenicity: Finished product is not expected to be carcinogenic.NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
First Aid: • Eye: Following accidental eye exposure, thorough rinsing of the affected area for 15-20 minutes with clean cold water is recommended. If discomfort or irritation persists, contact a physician. If the eyes or face becomes swollen during or following use, consult a physician or emergency room immediately.• Skin Problem: Thoroughly rinse with water. Discontinue use of product. If discomfort persists and/or the skin reaction worsens, contact a physician immediately. In cases where discomfort persists and/or medical attention is sought, do not use hair color products again until the specific nature of the skin reaction and the causative agent has been identified by a dermatologist and appropriate medical advice provided.• Inhalation: If respiratory irritation occurs, remove individual to fresh air.• Ingestion: Accidental ingestion of product may necessitate medical attention. In case of accidental ingestion dilute with fluids (water or milk) and treat symptomatically. Do not induce vomiting.Note: After first aid treatment, the caller should be advised that 1) a hospital emergency room or family physician should be consulted if anything unusual occurs or appears necessary in the judgment of the caller, and 2) that the subsequent management of the accident should be dictated by any persistent symptoms and under the direction of the physician.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2007-11-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: Precautions for Safe Handling:For Household Settings: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.For Non-Household Settings: Avoid contamination with combustible organic matter (e.g., oil, sawdust, damp paper towels, etc.), metal, powder or reducing agents. Contamination may cause decomposition, leading to fire. Decomposition of oxidizing material releases oxygen which may intensify existing fires. Conditions for Safe Storage:For Household Settings: Keep in cool place. Avoid contamination. Keep closed when not in use. Store in the original tightly capped containers away from sunlight, heat, sparks and flame. Do not store any tint, lightener lotion or bleach powder after it has been mixed with developer; the container may rupture. Never return unused material to original container. Empty containers should be rinsed with water before discarding. Keep out of reach of children. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture.For Non-Household Settings: Store in a well ventilate, cool area. Avoid contamination. Store in the original tightly capped containers away from sunlight, heat, sparks and flame. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture.
Disposal: Disposal should be in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Local regulations.For Household Settings:The following instructions are for consumer usage only. Do not discharge product into natural waters without pre-treatment or adequate dilution.Fo
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1Conditioner
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1Colorant
Trimethylsiloxy silicate000000-02-9Conditioner
Acrylates copolymer000000-45-9Developer
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate copolymer000000-50-0Developer
Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice000000-58-4Conditioner
PEG-50 hydrogenated palmamide000000-73-6Developer
C12-15 Pareth-3000000-73-8Colorant
C11-15 pareth-9000000-74-1Colorant
Steareth-21000000-74-3Developer
Glutamic Acid000056-86-0Conditioner
Propylene glycol000057-55-61-5 (Colorant)
Tocopherol000059-02-9Colorant
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)000060-00-4<0.5 (Conditioner)
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)000060-00-4<0.5 (Colorant)
Panthenol000081-13-0Conditioner
Panthenol000081-13-0Colorant
Isoascorbic acid000089-65-6Colorant
1-Naphthol000090-15-3Colorant
Benzyl alcohol000100-51-60.1-1 (Conditioner)
p-Phenylenediamine000106-50-30-5 (Colorant)
Hexylene glycol000107-41-510-30 (Colorant)
Resorcinol000108-46-3Colorant
Oleamide MIPA000111-05-7Colorant
Diethylene glycol ethyl ether000111-90-01-5 (Colorant)
Oleic acid000112-80-10.5-1.5 (Colorant)
Stearyl alcohol000112-92-53-7 (Conditioner)
p-Aminophenol000123-30-8Colorant
Disodium EDTA000139-33-3Developer
Monoethanolamine (MEA)000141-43-55-10 (Colorant)
Oleyl alcohol000143-28-2Developer
3-Aminophenol000591-27-5Colorant
2-Methylresorcinol000608-25-3Colorant
Panthenyl ethyl ether000667-83-4Conditioner
Methylisothiazolinone002682-20-4Conditioner
Etidronic acid002809-21-4Developer
4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene002835-95-2Colorant
Oleth-2005274-65-7Developer
Oleth-2005274-65-7Colorant
Oleth-5005353-27-5Developer
Oleth-5005353-27-5Colorant
Dilinoleic acid006144-28-1Colorant
Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine007651-02-7Conditioner
Hydrogen peroxide007722-84-11-5 (Developer)
Water007732-18-5Developer
Water007732-18-5Conditioner
Water007732-18-5Colorant
Sodium sulfite007757-83-7Colorant
Safflower oil008001-23-8Conditioner
Coconut oil008001-31-8Conditioner
Simethicone008050-81-5Developer
Polysorbate 20009005-64-5Colorant
Ascorbic acid010504-35-5Colorant
Oleth-10024871-34-9Colorant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone026172-55-4Conditioner
Cetyl alcohol036653-82-41-5 (Conditioner)
Soytrimonium chloride061790-41-8Colorant
Amodimethicone071750-80-6Conditioner
Cocamidopropyl betaine086438-79-1Colorant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate178949-82-1Colorant
(Complete MSDS for this product)
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