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Formula 409 Antibacterial Kitchen All-Purpose Cleaner, Lemon Fresh


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CATEGORY

General Purpose Cleaner, Kitchen

BRAND

Formula 409

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

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D
C
ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

Active Ingredients: Alkyl (C12 40%; C14 50%; C16 10%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, 0.3%; Other Ingredients: 99.7%; Total Ingredients:100.0%


Directions from Packaging

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. This product disinfects against the following organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Influenza A Hong Kong virus. To Operate: Turn nozzle to spray or stream. Spray 6 to 8 inches from surface. General Cleaning: Spray product straight onto soils and wipe clean with a dry paper towel or lint-free cloth. Repeat for heavily soiled areas. To Disinfect: Spray until thoroughly wet. Let stand 10 minutes, then wipe. For heavily soiled areas, a precleaning is required. To Sanitize Non-Food-Contact Surfaces and Deodorize: Spray until thoroughly wet. Let stand 30 seconds, then wipe. For heavily soiled areas, a precleaning is required. For use on hard, nonporous surfaces. Not recommended for use on soft vinyl, varnishes or aluminum. For painted surfaces, test small area first. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.


Warnings

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. CAUTION: CAUSES MODERATE EYE IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with foods. FIRST AID: IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

EPA registered pesticide product

Pesticide products registered for use in the United States

Web: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/label/labelque.htm

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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