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CORROSION INHIBITORS

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.
Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
High Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Evidence of developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
This unspecific ingredient, Corrosion Inhibitors, can be found in 13 products.
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Evidence

Health issue
 
Level of Concern
 
Source
Corrosion Inhibitors
Component: BORIC ACID
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
 
high
 
EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
Corrosion Inhibitors
Component: BORIC ACID
May damage fertility.
 
high
 
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Corrosion Inhibitors
Component: BORIC ACID
May damage the unborn child.
 
high
 
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Corrosion Inhibitors
Component: BORIC ACID
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
 
some
 
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
 


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