Download Safety Data Sheet The basics Rit Color Remover has the ability to lighten or change colors. The benefits Manufactured from a unique blend of ingredients, it reduces and/or takes away color prior to dying fabric a different and/or lighter color. The uses Rit Color Remover is great at tackling stains incurred by whites accidentally washed with color items. The bottom line This product is safe; it won't hurt fabrics like chlorine bleach.