Lice B Gone shampoo

SECTION 6 Health Hazard Data / First Aid Procedures
Eye Contact Direct contact with eyes may be painful and irritating
Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water
Skin Contact Adverse effects are not known to occur. Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse.
Inhalation Adverse affects not known to occur.
Ingestion If swallowed, give two glasses of water. Rinse mouth and throat thoroughly. Vomiting and/or diarrhea may occur. Seek medical attention if needed.

SECTION 5 Reactivity Data
Stability Stable
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
Incompatibility Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products N/A

SECTION 4 Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point N/A
Flammable/Explosive Limits N/A
Extinguishing Methods Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical
Fire Fighting Instructions Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be used.

SECTION 3 Hazardous Ingredients
None

SECTION 2 Physical Data
Boiling / Freezing Point Approximately 100 degrees / 0 degrees Centigrade
Vapor Pressure <1 (water=1)
Vapor Density Unknown
Evaporation Rate <1 (water=1)
Solubility in Water Soluble
Appearance Orange/brown translucent liquid
Odor Mild, slightly sweet
Weight per Gallon Approximately 8.5 lb.

SECTION 1 Product, Company and Shipping Information
Trade Name Lice B Gone
Formula A proprietary blend of water and non-bacterial enzymes from vegetable origin
Manufacturer Safe Effective Alternatives, Inc., P.O. Box 528
Belleville, IL 62222-0528 618-236-2727 Fax 2826
DOT Shipping Name and Class Non-Hazardous Liquid

Lice B Gone Material Safety Data Sheet

The head lice and nits are off the head and down the drain in 30 minutes, eliminating the possibly of any type of resistance developing.    

Thus, the "resistance factor" never becomes an issue.

With Lice B Gone, one application gets rid of head lice and the nits:

The nits, however, were usually not killed:

Numerous generations of lice were exposed to the chemical causing "super lice" to evolve.  They could withstand future doses of the pesticides.

So what happened?

Previouesly it made sense to kill the head lice with pesticides BUT that was not the best solution, that was BEFORE Lice B Gone was developed.

To successfully treat someone, you have to understand the two distinctly different problems you are trying to solve simultaneously:

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