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COMMONLY FOUND IN

air freshener wax/polish/treatment, floor stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery laundry additive, stain remover cleaner, metal, stainless steel wax/polish, wood (furniture only) cleaner, professional

SYNONYMS

3945-EP2377611A2, C01407, 3945-EP2380867A1, 3945-EP2380568A1, 3945-EP2379677A2, 3945-EP2378585A1, 3945-EP2377849A2, 77823-EP2277862A2, 3945-EP2377847A1, BENZENE, PURISS., ABSOLUTE, OVER MOLECULAR SIEVE (H2O <=0.005%), >=99.5% (GC)

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

MODERATE

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
No Data

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of general systemic/organ effects; cancer; damage to DNA

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

May cause genetic defects	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
May cause cancer	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Only in: Household Cleaners	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Causes aspiration hazard	moderate	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Causes central nervous system depression	some	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Causes upper respiratory tract irritation	some	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy	some	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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.

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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.