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SYNONYMS

STL226811, NSC-8080, TOX21_112088_1, CS-W014198, AKOS001280007, ANW-40214, TOX21_302330, TOX21_112088, 4-HYDROXY-BENZOIC ACID BENZYL ESTER, SBB068798

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

SOME

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
SOME

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; respiratory effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) reports that this substance shows concern for reproductive toxicity.	moderate	SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS. 2005. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS (SCCP) Extended Opinion on the Safety Evaluation of Parabens.
NTP Toxcast scored 4.5-5.5	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
The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) reports that this substance shows no concern for reproductive toxicity.	low	SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS. 2005. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS (SCCP) Extended Opinion on the Safety Evaluation of Parabens.

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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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Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.