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Brand Information

Brand Name:	Cascade Dishwasher Detergent
Form:	granules
Product Category:	Home inside >> Detergent >> automatic dishwashing Home inside >> Dishwash >> detergent, automatic Home inside >> Automatic Dishwashing >> detergent
Customer Service No.:	800-765-5516
Date Entered:	2001-06-01
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:	2007-02-07
Related Items:	Products by this manufacturer

Health Effects

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 evaluate information from the product label or the Material Safety Data Sheet.

Acute Health Effects:	From MSDS: Route(s) of Entry: Ingestion, eye contact, inhalation, skin contact. Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Ingestion may cause moderate transient gastrointestinal irritation. Heavy or prolonged exposure to breathing dust may cause transient respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged skin contact with undiluted product may result in irritation. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Eye contact may cause stinging, tearing, itching, swelling and/or redness. Inhalation may cause coughing, sore throat, wheezing or transitory shortness of breath. Prolonged skin contact may result in redness, itching and irritation. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing dermatitis conditions may be aggravated by prolonged contact with the product.
Chronic Health Effects:	MSDS: Heavy or prolonged exposure to breathing dust may cause transient respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged skin contact with undiluted product may result in irritation.
Carcinogenicity:	The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not address the subject of carcinogenicity.
First Aid:	MSDS: Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Ingestion: Drink a glassful of water or milk. If symptoms persist or recur seek medical attention. Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Inhalation: Leave dusty area. Skin Irritation: Flush area with water and apply cold compresses.
Health Rating:	1
Flammability Rating:	0
Reactivity Rating:	0
HMIS Rating Scale:	0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:	2000-10-01

Handling/Disposal

Handling:	MSDS: Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: No unusual precautions necessary. Avoid contact of cartons with moisture to avoid dispensing problems.
Disposal:	MSDS: Waste Disposal Method: Disposal is to be performed in compliance with all regulations. Small or household quantities may be disposed of in refuse or sewer. Larger quantities may be disposed of in landfill where allowed by law.

Ingredients from MSDS/Label

Chemical	CAS No / Unique ID	Percent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)	000000-00-1
Surfactant(s) (unspecified)	000000-00-4
Sodium silicate	001344-09-8
Sodium sulfate anhydrous	015124-09-1
Cleaning agent(s)	999999-47-1
Colorant/Pigment/Dye(s)	999999-49-3
Bleach (unspecified)	999999-56-0
Sudsing agent	999999-62-4
Water softeners (complex sodium phosphates/sodium carbonate)	999999-80-2

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