Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.
moderate
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.
some
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has low chronic toxicity to aquatic life
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
Only in: Household Cleaners
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
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
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
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
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
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
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Very toxic to aquatic life
Very toxic to aquatic life
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
May cause genetic defects
May cause genetic defects
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
May cause cancer
May cause cancer
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Only in: Household Cleaners
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
Known to cause cancer
Known to cause cancer
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: BENZENE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to males)
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to males)
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: BENZENE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity
Known to cause reproductive toxicity
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: BENZENE
Carcinogenic to humans
Carcinogenic to humans
some
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: BENZENE
Carcinogenic to humans
Carcinogenic to humans
some
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Impurity: BENZENE
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: BENZENE
confirmed human carcinogen
confirmed human carcinogen
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: BENZENE
leukemia
leukemia
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: BENZENE
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Only in: Household Cleaners
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
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
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
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
may cause genetic defects
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause genetic defects
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
may cause cancer
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause cancer
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
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
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
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Very toxic to aquatic life
Very toxic to aquatic life
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
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
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
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
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
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
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes respiratory irritation
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin sensitization
Causes skin sensitization
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
upper respiratory tract irritation
upper respiratory tract irritation
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: BENZENE
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
may cause drowsiness or dizziness
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause drowsiness or dizziness
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
some
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin irritation
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
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
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
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
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
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
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes respiratory irritation
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin sensitization
Causes skin sensitization
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
upper respiratory tract irritation
upper respiratory tract irritation
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin irritation
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: BENZENE
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Impurity: METHACRYLIC ACID
eye irritation
eye irritation
low
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
low
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
low
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurity: ACRYLIC ACID
Not known to cause asthma
Not known to cause asthma
low
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Impurity: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
low
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: BENZENE
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
