I use a fabric softner sheet that is non-toxic and any other Green product I can get my hands on. I would never use anything around my grandchildren they may be able to get and put in their mouths - a emergency run to the hospital.
Here is Proctor & Gamble MSDS Sheet and I am confused to the toxicity - it's not toxic, but there is a hazard to firemen when it burns, because it can give off Carbon Monoxide fumes and or Carbon Dioxide. Makes me wonder what the heat creates in the dryer. It clearly states should not be used on childrens clothing. The product is probably too new still to have real toxicity information. I would also suggest call poison control for advice.
Looking up P&G MSDS sheet:
Potential Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): (See Section 11 for more information)
Ingestion: Ingestion of used or unused dryer bar by a young child or household pet may lead to impaction of the
gastrointestinal tract. A physician or veterinarian should be consulted.
Eye Contact: May cause mild, transient eye discomfort.
Skin Contact: May cause mild, transient skin discomfort.
Inhalation: N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: Oral ingestion may result in mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: Prolonged instillation into the eye may result in transient superficial effects similar to those produced by mild toilet soap.
Skin Contact: Prolonged skin contact may result in transient superficial effects similar to those produced by mild toilet soap.
Inhalation: N/A
Medical Conditions Generally Known to be Aggravated by Exposure: N/K
Ingredients listed on the product label are: biodegradable cationic softeners and perfume.
Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200. and/or WHMIS under the HPA:
Chemical Name
Common Name
CAS No.
Composition Range
TLV/LD50/LC50*
While the finished product(s) is not considered hazardous as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (d), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product.
First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Consult physician if ingestion of dryer bar is suspected to ensure the dryer bar passes through.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water.
Skin Contact: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
Other: Consumer product packages have a caution statement: “Not for use on children’s sleepwear or other garments labeled as flame resistant as it may reduce flame resistance. Keep out of the reach of toddlers and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.”
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Flammable Properties:
Upper Flammable Limit: N/A
Lower Flammable Limit: N/A
Explosive Limits: UEL: N/A LEL: N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature: N/A
Hazardous Combustion Products: N/A
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact): N/A
Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Static Discharge): N/A
Extinguishing Media:
Suitable: CO2, water or dry chemical may be used.
Unsuitable:
Protection of Firefighters:
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions - Occupational: Use gloves to minimize skin contact.
Environmental Precautions: : DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Unused or spent finished product may be landfilled. Discard in empty container in trash.
Methods for Containment: N/A
Methods for Cleanup: N/A
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 (rats oral): N/A
ED50: N/A
Chronic Effects: No chronic health effects reported.
Target Organs: No target organs reported.
Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
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