Powdered form of Ajax cleanser

Liquid form of Ajax cleanser

For other things named Ajax, see Ajax (disambiguation)

Ajax cleanser (or Ajax brand cleanser with bleach) is a liquid or powdered industrial cleaner introduced by Colgate-Palmolive in 1947. Its slogan was "Stronger than dirt!", a reference to the mythical character Ajax. In addition, a widely mocked commercial in the 1970s declared, "Armed...with Ajax!" Image File history File links Ajax-powder. ... Image File history File links Ajax-liquid. ... Ajax can refer to: In mythology and literature: Ajax (mythology), also known as Telamonian Ajax or Ajax the Great, a Greek hero and legendary king of Salamis who plays an important role in Homers Iliad Ajax the Lesser, or Oilean Ajax, a Greek hero and legendary king of Locris... Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is a multinational corporation in the business of the provision of products such as soaps, detergents, and oral hygiene products such as toothpaste and toothbrushes. ... For other uses of the name Ajax, see Ajax. ...

Product information

(From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), provided by product vendor.) Warning from Product Label: Eye irritant. In case of eye contact, flush with water. To avoid harmful fumes, do not mix with ammonia or other cleaning products. Keep out of reach of children. This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

Acute Health Effects:

• Inhalation: Overexposure to dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
• Eye Contact: Direct ocular exposure to large amounts may cause eye irritation, but no permanent eye injury is expected.
• Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation upon prolonged and excessive contact. However, no skin irritation is expected with normal, daily use.
• Ingestion: No hazards expected.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: No information provided.

Chronic Health Effects: This product contains a small amount of crystalline silica, a naturally occurring impurity in calcium carbonate. NTP has listed crystalline silica as an anticipated carcinogen. IARC has found limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans. However, under normal conditions of product use, no significant health risk to humans is expected. IARC could mean: International Agency for Research on Cancer is part of the World Health Organization. ...

Carcinogenicity: This product contains a small amount of crystalline silica, a naturally occurring impurity in calcium carbonate. NTP has listed crystalline silica as an anticipated carcinogen. IARC has found limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans. However, under normal conditions of product use, no significant health risk to humans is expected.

• 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 The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), was developed by the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) to help employers comply with OSHAs Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910. ...

External links

• Ajax product page
• Colgate home page (manufacturer of Ajax)