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Air pollution caused by Shineline Seal Floor Sealer/ Finish - Learn more in EWG's School Cleaning Supplies report

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Shineline Seal Floor Sealer/ Finish

Shineline Seal Floor Sealer/Finish contains dibutyl phthalate, a chemical that causes birth defects in baby boys, and emitted other air contaminants linked to major health concerns. See below for detailed results of EWG's air pollution test of this school cleaning supply.

Made by: Spartan / Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.

Green Certification: None

Form/Use

Product Type: floor polish

Product Form: liquid

Product pH: 8.0 - 8.5


Directions

Some individuals may be sensitive to ingredients in this product. Before use, read the product label and MSDS sheet. If questions remain, consult your employer or a physician. Wet floors may be slippery. Prevent pedestrian traffic with signs or barricades. Be sure floor surface is clean and dry. For further application procedures, access product information bulletin on Spartan website. Apply two uniform, thin coats of Shineline Seal. Let each coat dry thoroughly. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Recommendations: Rubber gloves and chemical splash gloves are recommended to prevent contact.


Ingredients

Disclosed on the bottle label: Water (CAS# 7732-18-5), Acrylic Polymer (CAS# 65405-61-0), Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CAS# 111-90-0). Ethylene copolymer (CAS# 67892-91-5), Dibutyl phthalate (CAS# 84-74-2), Tributoxyethyl phosphate (CAS# 78-51-3), Ammonium hydroxide (CAS# 1336-21-6), Propylene glycol (CAS# 57-55-6)


Claims

Ultra Hi-Speed Floor Sealer for the Ultimate Wet Look


Warnings

FOR INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION: CAUSES MILD EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, HEADACHE AND NAUSEA. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Contains diethylene glycol monoethyl ether which may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Contains tributoxyethyl phosphate which may cause nervous system effects. Contains dibutyl phthalate which causes adverse reproductive effects in laboratory animals. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing product vapors or mist. use with adequate ventilation. Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. FIRST AID: EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Get medical attention. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin thoroughly with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting unless advised by physician or poison control center. Drink one or two glasses of water to dilute the product. Get medical attention. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation persists. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS. MEDICAL EMERGENCY: 888-314-6171


31Air Contaminants Detected
8Ingredients disclosed by manufacturer

Concerns of the chemicals detected

Key health concerns highlighted by major agencies (Study Methodology)
1Chemicals cause asthmaSTYRENE
2Chemicals on California's Prop 65 List for cancer and reproductive toxicityDIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
2Chemicals linked to cancer2-BUTOXYETHANOL, STYRENE
2Chemicals linked to reproductive toxicityDIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
3Chemicals that disrupt hormonesDIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, STYRENE
3 Chemicals toxic to the brain and nervous system DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, STYRENE, XYLENES (ORTHO-XYLENE, XYLENE (PARA AND/OR META) )
No Corrosive concentrate or dangerous pH  

The chemicals detected

Chemical: EWG's Skin Deep Toxicity Score: Disclosed / Detected: Further Toxic Concerns noted in EWG's Skin Deep database (2009):
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE10disclosedDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STYRENE #†10detectedCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL #7detected and disclosedCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER #7detectedDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
N-BUTYL ACRYLATE #7detectedAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ORTHO-XYLENE #†7detectedCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
XYLENE (PARA AND/OR META) #†7detectedCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
2-BUTOXYETHANOL #6detectedCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTYL ALCOHOL #6detectedViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LIMONENE #6detectedViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHYL PYRROLIDONE #†6detectedDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLENE GLYCOL #†5detectedDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER, METHOXYETHANOL), Occupational hazards
BENZALDEHYDE #5detectedNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ACETOPHENONE #5detectedNeurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
AMMONIA4detectedCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER #4detected and disclosedOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYLHEXANOL #4detectedDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE3disclosedOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZENE, PROPYL #2detectedIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTYL ACETATE #1detectedOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
NONANAL #†1detectedOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
p-ISOPROPYLPHENYL METHYL KETONE **1detectedMultiple, additive exposure sources
DI-N-BUTYL ETHER #1detectedIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTANE, 1,1'-[OXYBIS(2,1-ETHANEDIYLOXY)]BIS- **1detectednone identified
BENZENE, 1-ETHYL-4-METHYL (4-ETHYLTOLUENE) #1detectednone identified
ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY-, PHOSPHATE (3:1)1disclosednone identified
ACRYLIC POLYMER0disclosednone identified
WATER0disclosedinnocuous
POLYACRYLATE-150disclosednone identified
BENZENE, 1,3-DIISOPROPYL **0detectednone identified
ALLYLBENZENE #0detectednone identified
2-HEXANOL, 2-METHYL *0detectednone identified
PHENOL, 2,4-BIS(1-METHYLETHYL) *0detectednone identified
BUTANE, 1-(2-CHLOROETHOXY)- *0detectednone identified
2-PROPANOL, 1-(2-METHOXYPROPOXY)- ****0detectednone identified
1-PROPANOL, 2-(2-METHOXYPROPOXY)- **0detectednone identified
2-PYRROLIDINONE, 1-DECYL- *0detectednone identified

Laboratory Data Qualifiers

#† Denotes quantified using multipoint authentic standard curve (post-calibration). Other VOCs quantified relative to toluene.
# Indicates AQS database match with a probability greater than 99%.
**** Indicates NIST/EPA/NIH best library match only based on retention time and mass spectral characteristics with a probability greater than 95%.
** Indicates NIST/EPA/NIH best library match only based on retention time and mass spectral characteristics with a probability greater than 85%.
* Indicates NIST/EPA/NIH best library match only based on retention time and mass spectral characteristics with a probability greater than 80%.