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Drano Liquid Drain Cleaner

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CATEGORY

Drain Opener/Clog Remover

BRAND

Drano

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • HIGH
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

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Ingredients from the label

Contains sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and sodium silicate.


Directions from Packaging

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Pour 1/5 bottle of DRANO MAX GEL slowly into drain. (For tough clogs, pour in ½ bottle.) Allow to work for 15 minutes (30 minutes for tough clogs). Flush with hot water. Repeart steps if necessary. GARBAGE DISPOSAL DRAINS: Follow same directions. If drain has not cleared, do not turn on disposal since product may splash back. Consult plumber. Not for use in toilets. Never use a plunger during or after use of DRANO MAX GEL because product may still be present if drain is not clear. Do not reuse empty container. Rinse container and replace cap before discarding.


Warnings

DANGER: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BURN EYES, SKIN, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES ON CONTACT. Do not use DRANO MAX GEL with any other cleaners or chemicals as hazardous fumes or a violent reaction may result. If gases are released, leave area immediately—ventilate if possible. FIRST AID GIVE IMMEDIATELY. EYES: Rinse immediately with water. Remove contact lenses, then flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Drink a cup of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: remove affected clothing. Flush skin with water for 15 minutes. IN ALL CASES CALL POISON CONTROL CENTER OR PHYSICIAN.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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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