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CVS Drain Opener [DISCONTINUED]

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CATEGORY

Drain Opener/Clog Remover

BRAND

CVS

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
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: some

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

Ingredients from the label

caustic soda, sodium silicate, sodium hypochlorite bleach


Directions from Packaging

Read entire label before using. Do not mix with other cleaners or chemical drain openers. Keep hands and face away from drain while using Drain Opener. Open carefully. Do not squeeze bottle. Pour slowly. Do not splash in eyes, on skin or clothing. Never use a plunger or pressurized drain opener during or after using this product. Avoid contact with aluminum. When pouring over brass fixtures, rinse brass with water immediately afterwards. Keep children away from sinks containing Drain Opener. Clogged Drains: Use 1/2 bottle. Allow to work 30 minutes. Flush with hot water when drain clears. Repeat if necessary. For tough jobs, let stand overnight before flushing with hot water. Sluggish Drains: Use 1/3 bottle. Allow to stand 30 minutes then flush with warm water. Repeat if necessary. Prevent problems with regular usage: To keep drains clear, use 1/4 bottle weekly. Let stand 30 minutes. Flush with warm water.


Warnings

Clean up all spillage immediately. Do not reuse empty container. Rinse container and replace cap before discarding. Contains caustic soda, sodium silicate, and sodium hypochlorite bleach. Causes eye and skin burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and clothing. Do not take internally. Harmful or fatal when swallowed. Rinse any spills immediately with plenty of water. Do not use with ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners or other drain openers as splashing or the release of hazardous gases may occur. Emergency treatment eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately. Internal: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water or milk. Seek medical attention immediately. Skin: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children.

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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