Saturday, February 4, 2017

M2.3 National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database



Product Information
Product Name:Clorox Big Jobs All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes, Fresh Scent-01/05/2015
Form:wipes
Product Category:Inside the Home » wipes » Cleaner
Inside the Home » multipurpose » Hard Surface Cleaner
Inside the Home » degreaser » Cleaner
Customer Service:800-227-1860
Date Entered:2015-12-06
Related Items:Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer:Clorox Company, The
Address:1221 Broadway
City:Oakland
State:CA
Zip Code:94612
Telephone Number:510-271-7000
Fax Number:510-832-1463
Toll Free Number:800-227-1860
Date Info Verified:2016-02-10
Related Items:Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the (Material) Safety Data Sheet, (M)SDS, prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the (M)SDS. (What is an (M)SDS?) (Complete (M)SDS for this product)
Health Effects
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Warnings:Hazard statements?

This product is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Precautionary Statements

Prevention

None

Response

None

Storage

None

Disposal

None.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Not applicable

Interactions with Other Chemicals

None.
Acute Health Effects:From SDS:?

Hazards Identification

This chemical is not ?considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).???

Potential Health Effects

Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation.

Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation.

Inhalation: Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate respiratory tract.

Ingestion: Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract.
Chronic Health Effects:From SDS:

See Carcinogenicity.
Carcinogenicity:Contains no ingredients listed as a carcinogen?
First Aid:Eye Contact: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1520 minutes. If present, remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes of rinsing, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. ?

Skin Contact: Rinse skin with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a doctor.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is affected, call a doctor.

Ingestion: Drink a glassful of water. Call a poison control center.

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically.
Health Rating:0
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
MSDS Date:2015-01-05
Handling/Disposal
Handling:Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Disposal:Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ingredients from (M)SDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1
Paper facing or substrate000000-71-1
Hydroxyacetic acid000079-14-1
Methylisothiazolinone002682-20-4
Water007732-18-5
2-N-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one026530-20-1
Sodium C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate097489-15-1
(Complete (M)SDS for this product)
Product Information
Product Name:Windex Original Glass Cleaner, Pump Spray-02/25/2015
Form:pump spray
Product Category:Inside the Home » cleaner » Glass
Inside the Home » glass » Hard Surface Cleaner
Customer Service:800-558-5252
Date Entered:2015-12-26
Related Items:Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer:SC Johnson, Inc.
Address:1525 Howe Street
City:Racine
State:WI
Zip Code:53403
Telephone Number:262-260-2000
Fax Number:262-260-6004
Toll Free Number:800-494-4855
Date Info Verified:2014-05-06
Related Items:Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the (Material) Safety Data Sheet, (M)SDS, prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the (M)SDS. (What is an (M)SDS?) (Complete (M)SDS for this product)
Health Effects
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Warnings:Hazard Statements?

This product does not contain hazardous chemicals at or above a reportable level as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200?
Acute Health Effects:From SDS:

Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

This product does not contain hazardous chemicals at or above a reportable level as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Potential Health Effects

Eye Contact: Not classified.

Skin Contact: Not classified.

Inhalation: Not classified.

Ingestion: Not classified.
Chronic Health Effects:From SDS:

No information provided.
Carcinogenicity:Not classified.
First Aid:Eye Contact: No special requirements.

Skin Contact: No special requirements.

Inhalation: No special requirements.

Ingestion: No special requirements ?
Health Rating:1
Flammability Rating:2
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:2015-02-25
Handling/Disposal
Handling:Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Keep container closed when not in use.
Disposal:Consumer may discard empty container in trash, or recycle where facilities exist.?
Ingredients from (M)SDS/Label

ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)000000-00-1
Linalool000078-70-6
1-aminopropan-2-ol; isopropanolamine000078-96-6
Butylphenyl Methylpropional000080-54-6
Hexyl Cinnamal000101-86-0
Citronellol000106-22-9
Diethylene glycol ethyl ether000111-90-0
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether000112-25-4
Benzyl acetate000140-11-4
Ammonium hydroxide001336-21-6
Lauramine oxide001643-20-5
Water007732-18-5
Terpineol008000-41-7
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil (Orange oil)008008-57-9
Dipropylene glycol025265-71-8
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate068081-81-2
C9-11 Pareth-3068439-46-3
Liquitint Blue888888-02-6

I researched Clorox cleaning wipes and Windex spray glass cleaner, products we use at home on a daily basis. Despite all the chemicals that compose these products, OSHA does not consider any of them to be "hazardous" at a reportable level. When absorbed, they are known to cause "slight irritation" to the skin, respiratory tract and or GI tract, but nothing chronic or lethal. I was surprised to find out the "minimal" toxicity rating of Clorox and Windex. In order to make an informed decision on purchases, it is important to do personal research on every chemical or ingredient that composes a  product. By law, it is the responsibility of manufacturers to list the chemicals and ingredients of products and from there it is the responsibility of public health leaders to implement public health education and safety on the use of these products. 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Allyssa,

    Other than the known risks for eye and skin irritation from using this bleach product, it is quite surprising to see the minimal risks for this product overall.

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  2. Thanks for your post! I agree that it is the responsibility of manufacturers to list the chemicals and ingredients of products, and it is then the responsibility of public health leaders to teach the public to make better decisions when purchasing products for their safety.

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