EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning | NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT ALKYLATE

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NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT ALKYLATE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery cleaner, granite/stone surfaces wax/polish, wood (furniture only)

SYNONYMS

NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT ALKYLATE, LIGHT ALKYLATE NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

No Data

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 AND ENVIRONMENT 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 skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

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.