How does cascade shine shield work?

Question

My wife says this makes "milky" glassware look new from the dishwasher. What kind of chemicals are we eating/drinking with the pretty shine?

Answer 1

seBrand Information
Brand Name: Cascade Crystal Clear Plus Shine Shield Rinse Agent 8.45 fl oz
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home inside >> Automatic Dishwashing >> rinse agent
Home inside >> Dishwash >> dishwasher rinse

Customer Service No.: 800-308-3279
Date Entered: 2005-01-17
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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: 2003-01-01
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: Warning: Keep out of reach of children. In case of skin or eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water. If swallowed, drink a glassful of water to dilute. Ingredients include a nonionic wetting agent.
Acute Health Effects: Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Ingestion: May cause vomiting if swallowed.
Eye Contact: Contact may cause mild, transient irritation.
Skin: Prolonged/repeated contact may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Can cause mild respiratory irritation.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion:
Eye Contact: Contact may cause moderate, transient irritation, including redness.
Skin: Contact may cause moderate, transient irritation, including dryness.
Inhalation: Repeated prolonged exposure may cause mild respiratory irritation.

Chronic Health Effects: Skin: Prolonged/repeated contact may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Repeated prolonged exposure may cause mild respiratory irritation.

Carcinogenicity: No information given.
First Aid: FIRST AID INFORMATION
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Give milk or water.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water.
Skin: Rinse exposed area with water.
Inhalation: Get medical attention if irritation persists.

Other: Consumer product packages have a caution statement: "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of skin or eye contact, rinse with water. If swallowed, drink a glassful of water to dilute."

Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: -
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: 2003-08-20





Handling/Disposal
Handling: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store at room temperature.
Other Precautions: None

Disposal: Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.





Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical CAS No / Unique ID Percent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s) 000000-00-1
Water spot prevention agent(s) 000000-18-5
Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40 000064-17-5 3-7
Zinc chloride 007646-85-7 3-7
Colorant/Pigment/Dye(s) 999999-49-3
Processing aid(s) 999999-61-3

Answer 2

I don`t really care and I love my dishwasher. I wouldn`t not live without one! I am not dead yet and have had one since they came out with one!