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Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover


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CATEGORY

Mold and Mildew Remover

BRAND

Tilex

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

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Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respitory
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    Skin Allergies & Irritation
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    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

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Ingredients from the label

Active Ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite.................2.40% OTHER INGREDIENTS:.............97.60% TOTAL: .................................100.00% Yields 2.28% available chlorine Sodium Hypochlorite.................2.40% OTHER INGREDIENTS:.............97.60% TOTAL: .................................100.00% Yields 2.28% available chlorine


Directions from Packaging

Rinse immediately after use on rubber, plastic and vinyl. Avoid prolonged contact with metal and old porcelain, as this product can react with these materials and leave a ÒrustyÓ stain. Do not use on wood or painted surfaces unless you plan to refinish or repaint them. This product may not be able to remove mildew embedded in hard water deposits, old grout or silicone caulking. Avoid contact with aluminum, clothes, fabric, carpet or paper surfaces, as they will discolor. To Refill Spray Bottles: Remove trigger sprayer from empty bottle. Unscrew cap on refill and pour contents directly into empty bottle. Replace trigger sprayer and use as you normally would. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. TO REMOVE MILDEW STAINS: Spray: Turn sprayer nozzle to SPRAY position. Spray, wait until stains disappear and rinse. Foam: Turn nozzle to FOAM position. Spray 6Ð8 inches from surface until surface is thoroughly covered. Allow foam to deeply penetrate mildew and problem areas. Wipe with a wet sponge or cloth, and rinse. Heavy mildew buildup may require longer contact time, or two cleanings. If excess foam dries on nozzle, rinse with warm water. TO DISINFECT AND KILL MOLD & MILDEW ON HARD, NONPOROUS SURFACES such as glazed ceramic tile: Spray surface until thoroughly wet, let stand 5 minutes and rinse.


Warnings

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WARNING: EYE IRRITANT. USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPOR. Use in well-ventilated areas. Open windows and turn on fans before use. If the vapors bother you, leave the room while this product is working. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. WARNING: CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL BUT TEMPORARY EYE INJURY AND CAN IRRITATE SKIN. For sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear gloves. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Vapors may irritate. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Not recommended for use by persons with heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or obstructive lung disease. Due to irritating nature, may be harmful if swallowed. FIRST AID: IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glassful of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS: This product contains bleach. Do not use or mix this product with other household chemicals such as products containing ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, vinegar or acid. To do so will release hazardous gases.

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.



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