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ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY-, PHOSPHATE (3:1)

Unacceptable: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient.

Asthma/Respiratory

Some Concern

Skin Allergies &
Irritation

Some Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

Some Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

No Data, Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; respiratory effects

ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY-, PHOSPHATE (3:1) can be found in 4 products.

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Health issue

Level of Concern

Source

Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

harmful in inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

NTP Toxcast scored 2.5-3.5

some

National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis

may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life

low

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database

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Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment

About the ratings: 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.

EWG VERIFIED™

EWG VERIFIED™

Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency.

Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. Good ingredient disclosure.

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment. May also have poor ingredient disclosure.

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment or poor ingredient disclosure.

About the ratings: 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.

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