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LYSOL Action Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Spring Waterfall


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CATEGORY

Toilet Cleaner

BRAND

LYSOL

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • HIGH
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • SOME
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

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

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ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDES (C12-16)
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects, respiratory effects; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS High Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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F
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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CONCERNS High Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage; Some Concern: damage to vision, respiratory effects
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F
GLYOXAL
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CONCERNS High Concern: damage to DNA; Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, skin irritation/allergies/damage, general systemic/organ effects, damage to vision, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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QUATERNIUM-24
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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DIOCTYL DIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, damage to vision, nervous system effects
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OXALIC ACID
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects; Some Concern: nervous system effects, kidney and urinary effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: respiratory effects, damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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FRAGRANCE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation;
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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DICAPRYL/DICAPRYLYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, damage to vision, nervous system effects
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ACID BLUE 9 (UNCERTIFIED FD&C BLUE NO. 1 OR D&C BLUE NO. 4)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer

Concerns from [ARSENIC]: Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, circulatory system effects, immune system effects, kidney and urinary effects, acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, nervous system effects, damage to vision

Concerns from [CHROMIUM]: Some Concern: cancer, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [MANGANESE]: Some Concern: nervous system effects

Concerns from [LEAD]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, cancer, general systemic/organ effects, nervous system effects, blood-related effects

Concerns from [MERCURY]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, kidney and urinary effects

Concerns from [CADMIUM]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, cancer

Concerns from [ANILINE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, damage to DNA, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12-15)
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MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
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C
ETHANEDIOIC ACID, DIHYDRATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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SODIUM ACETATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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WATER
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ETHANOL
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ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDES
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

Active ingredients: Aklyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16) dimehtyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.49%; Octyldecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 0.37%; didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 0.22%; Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 0.14%; Other ingredients 98.78%; Total 100%.


Directions from Packaging

Directions for use: It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read the entire label before using this product. To open child-resistant cap: hold bottle firmly with one hand on a flat surface. With other hand, squeeze sides of cap where indicated while turning counterclockwise. Do not remove cap. Avoid squeezing bottle when opening. To reseal, twist cap clockwise until tightly closed. To clean, disinfect and sanitize: Raise toilet seat. Flush bowl and remove heavy soil by scrubbing with a stiff brush prior to using this product. Point top of bottle down into bowl. Squeeze gently, at least 4 oz. (squeeze approximately 15 seconds) of the thick formula under the rim and on the sides of the bowl, letting it run down into the water. Do not close toilet bowl lid. Then brush entire bowl even under the rim. Disinfect: Let stand for at least 15 minutes. Sanitize: Let stand for 30 seconds. Flush rinse, brush in fresh bowl water after each use.


Warnings

Warning: See back panel for additional precautionary statements. Keep out of reach of children. Precautionary statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. Warning: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear, such as goggles face shield or safety glasses. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Physical and chemical hazard: Never use with Chlorine bleach or any other chemical product. Storage and disposal: Store out of reach of children. Clean up spills right away. Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Wrap bottle and put in trash or offer for recycling, if available.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

EPA registered pesticide product

Pesticide products registered for use in the United States

Web: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/label/labelque.htm

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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