Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

WALLIS DENTURE CLEANING TABLET REGULAR

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used to clean dentures. One tablet is dissolved in a glass of warm water and dentures are
placed in the solution for 10 minutes. Warning: for external use only.

SYNONYMS

"false teeth cleaner"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

None

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  

EYE

  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  

INHALED

  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Primary route of exposure is usually by skin contact.  The material is nonharmful when used correctly.  The dissolved tablet is harmful if incorrectly used as a gargle, mouthwash  or if swallowed.