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Product Name: Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Dark Blonde-Old Product
Form: kit
Product Category: Personal care » haircolor » Men's Products
Customer Service: 800-252-4765
Date Entered: 2003-08-21
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?)
Health Effects
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Warnings: This product contains ingredients that 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.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE COLORANT-(MSDS 1/25/02) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION. Unmixed oxidation haircolors are eye irritants. When oxidation haircolors are mixed with developers (hydrogen peroxide), the mixture may cause severe irritation and possible permanent eye injury. SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors may result in respiratory irritation. INGESTION: Moderately toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. Bronchitis may be aggravated by irritant vapors. HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE DEVELOPER-(MSDS 9/4/01) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION. Developers are eye irritants. May cause severe irritation and possible permanent eye injury. SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact with skin may bleach it and cause burns. INHALATION: Not likely to be inhaled. INGESTION: Moderately toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE CONDITIONER-(MSDS 9/4/01) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: Potential eye irritant. SKIN CONTACT: Potential skin irritant. INHALATION: Not applicable. INGESTION: Practically non toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS HAZARD DATA FOR THE COLORANT A composite mixture of oxidative dyes has been tested in prolonged topical exposure studies of laboratory animals. No adverse effects on growth, reproduction or general health were observed. These results show that these ingredients pose no carcinogenic hazard to humans under normal conditions of exposure. In topical studies, other than limited effect of treated skin, no target organ toxicity was observed in respect to any organ. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. Bronchitis may be aggravated by irritant vapors. HAZARD DATA FOR THE DEVELOPER When developers were mixed with hair dyes and applied to the skin of animals for prolonged periods, no adverse effects on growth, reproduction or general health were observed. Prolonged contact with skin may result in bleaching and irritation of skin. Target Organs: Skin Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. HAZARD DATA FOR THE CONDITIONER For purposes of chronic exposure under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, this is an untested mixture. These products have been used extensively by consumers and Worldwide Beauty Care is not aware of any significant adverse effects. Target Organs: These products contain ingredients which have been shown to affect tissues or organs when fed at high levels of exposure in animal studies not encountered in normal use. Target Organs identified in animal studies are as follows: Glycerin:- Kidney, Liver; Propylene Glycol:- CNS; Isopropyl Alcohol:- CNS. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses, if used. Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Skin Contact: If spilled, wash skin immediately with soap and water (do not use solvents). Change into clean clothing. If skin irritation or sensitization develops, contact dermatologist. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Increase ventilation. Ingestion: Rinse out mouth with water and administer large amounts of milk. Contact Poison Control Center.
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: 2002-01-25
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS COLORANT Do not expose to sunlight. Keep away from radiators and heat. Do not store any haircolor after it has been mixed with developer. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture. DEVELOPER 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; 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. Other precautions: Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture. CONDITIONER No precautions necessary.
Disposal: From MSDS Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, are considered non-hazardous waste according to RCRA. Additionally, disposal should be in accordance with all applicable Local, State and Federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1Colorant
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1Colorant
Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine dimer dilinoleate000000-43-8Conditioner
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate copolymer000000-50-0Developer
Lactic acid000050-21-5Colorant
Lactic acid000050-21-5Colorant
Propylene glycol000057-55-6Colorant
Propylene glycol000057-55-6Colorant
Tocopherol000059-02-9Conditioner
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)000060-00-4Colorant
Citric acid000077-92-9Colorant
Panthenol000081-13-0Colorant
Panthenol000081-13-0Colorant
Isoascorbic acid000089-65-6Colorant
Propylparaben000094-13-3Conditioner
Methylparaben000099-76-3Conditioner
Resorcinol000108-46-3Colorant
Diethylene glycol ethyl ether000111-90-0Colorant
Diethylene glycol ethyl ether000111-90-0Colorant
Cetrimonium chloride000112-02-7Conditioner
Stearyl alcohol000112-92-5Developer
Stearyl alcohol000112-92-5Developer
2-Phenoxyethanol000122-99-6Conditioner
p-Aminophenol000123-30-8Colorant
Disodium EDTA000139-33-3Developer
Monoethanolamine (MEA)000141-43-5Colorant
3-Aminophenol000591-27-5Colorant
2-Methylresorcinol000608-25-3Colorant
Etidronic acid002809-21-4Developer
4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene002835-95-2Colorant
Octyl methoxycinnamate005466-77-3Conditioner
Disodium phosphate007558-79-4Conditioner
Sodium chloride007647-14-5Colorant
Tocopheryl acetate007695-91-2Colorant
Hydrogen peroxide007722-84-1Developer
Water007732-18-5Developer
Water007732-18-5Colorant
Water007732-18-5Developer
Sodium sulfite007757-83-7Colorant
Castor oil, sulfated008002-33-3Developer
PEG-40 stearate009004-99-3Developer
Polysorbate 20009005-64-5Colorant
Nonoyl Nonoxynol-49009014-93-1Colorant
Nonylphenyl polyethoxylate009016-45-9Developer
p-Phenylenediamine sulfate016245-77-5Colorant
Behentrimonium chloride017301-53-0Colorant
Tribehenin018641-57-1Conditioner
Trideceth-12024938-91-8Conditioner
Nonoxynol-9026571-11-9Developer
Cetyl alcohol036653-82-4Conditioner
Cetyl alcohol036653-82-4Conditione
Cocoamidopropylbetaine061789-40-0Colorant
Jojoba wax061789-91-1Colorant
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate063886-75-9Colorant
Cetostearyl alcohol067762-27-0Developer
Cetostearyl alcohol067762-27-0Developer
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated068439-49-6Conditioner
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated068439-49-6Conditione
Wheat protein, hydrolyzed070084-87-6Colorant
Wheat protein, hydrolyzed070084-87-6Colorant
Amodimethicone071750-80-6Conditioner
Chamomile extract084649-86-5Colorant
Chamomile extract084649-86-5Colorant
American ginseng extract090045-38-8Colorant
American ginseng extract090045-38-8Colorant
Aloe barbadensis extract094349-62-9Colorant
Aloe barbadensis extract094349-62-9Colorant
Silk protein, hydrolyzed096690-41-4Colorant
Silk protein, hydrolyzed096690-41-4Colorant
Acrylates copolymer (unspecified)999999-47-4Developer
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