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Brand Information

Brand Name:	Static Guard-01/31/2002
Form:	aerosol
Product Category:	Home inside >> Laundry >> fabric conditioner Home inside >> Anti-Static Spray >> fabric
Customer Service No.:	708-450-3000
Date Entered:	2003-01-01
Related Items:	Products with similar usage in this database

Manufacturer

Manufacturer:	Alberto Culver Company
Address:	2525 Armitage Avenue
City:	Melrose Park
State:	IL
Zip Code:	60160
Telephone Number:	708-450-3000
Fax Number:	708-450-3382
Toll Free Number:	800-333-6666
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.

Warning from Product Label:	Eye irritant / Flammable. Contents under pressure. Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks or while smoking. Never spray and pull garments apart at the same time, as this action creates static which is in itself an electric charge and may in rare instances cause a spark of electricity which could possibly ignite. Do not puncture, incinerate or crush. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. as can may burst. Do not use if spray button is missing or defective. Avoid spraying in eyes. Contains dimethyl ditallow ammonium chloride. In case of contact with eyes flush freely with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. Use only in well ventilated areas. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Acute Health Effects:	From MSDS Effects of Overexposure: Product may cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Vapors may cause slight irritation of mucous membranes. High vapor concentrations may cause CNS depression. CNS depression may be evidenced by giddiness, headache, dizziness and nausea. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Prolonged exposure may aggravate preexisting eye, skin and respiratory disorders. Impaired liver function from preexisting disorders may also be aggravated.
Chronic Health Effects:	MSDS: Studies in laboratory animals involving prolonged and repeated exposures to ethyl alcohol have resulted in such effects as liver damage embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, and teratogenicity. A transient mutagenic effect has been reported in rats.
Carcinogenicity:	MSDS: The components in this mixture have not been determined to be carcinogenic by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
Health Rating:	1
Flammability Rating:	4
Reactivity Rating:	1
HMIS Rating Scale:	0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:	2002-01-31

Handling/Disposal

Handling:	MSDS: Use cool dry storage away from ignition sources at temperatures below 120 degrees F. Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal:	MSDS: A small number of empty containers can be disposed of in ordinary trash. For disposal of a large number of empty containers or full containers contact a licensed waste hauler.

Ingredients from MSDS/Label

Chemical	CAS No / Unique ID	Percent
Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40	000064-17-5	70-72
Propane	000074-98-6	10
Isobutane	000075-28-5	17
Dimethyl ditallow ammonium chloride	068783-78-8	<2

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