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Products Containing the Group
Substances in the Group

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SOLVENT

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

High Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

Some Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

No Data, Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; chronic aquatic toxicity; acute aquatic toxicity

This unspecific ingredient, Solvent, can be found in 21 products.

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Evidence

Health issue

Level of Concern

Source

Solvent
Very toxic to aquatic life

high

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Solvent
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

high

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Solvent
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners

high

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Solvent
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Solvent
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners

some

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Solvent
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5

some

National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis