Ingredients Checklist

Transcription

1 Ingrients Checklist This list was develop to assist custodians in identifying the hazards of ingrients in common cleaning and maintenance products. Although all cleaning chemicals ne to be us with caution, some cleaning chemicals are more toxic than others and should be avoid. The following table is a list of cleaning chemicals that should be avoid whenever possible. Custodial staff should keep safety in mind and wear personal protective equipment as recommend by each manufacturer. Acetone Suspect gastrointestinal or liver, cardiovascular, central nervous system, Stainless cleaners kidney, respiratory, and skin or sense organ Aliphatic petroleum Respiratory system, gastrointestinal and Dust mop treatments distillates *Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEs), Ethoxylat nonyl phenols (NPEs) See Below for Additional Names Ammonia Aqueous Ammonia various eye and skin irritant 2 Suspect endocrine Toxic to aquatic organisms Suspect gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and skin or sense organ. Forms toxic gas when mix with bleach.3 Carpet pre-sprays Cleaner/disinfectants Dust mop treatments Aerosol air fresheners Deodorizers Ammonium Chloride Suspect cardiovascular or blood Hand soap Ammonium Hydroxide Suspect respiratory Chalkboard cleaners Amyl Acetate Suspect central nervous system, respiratory and skin or sense organ Benzene Recogniz carcinogen, developmental and reproductive Benzalkonium Chloride Respiratory sensitizer, suspect (alkyl dimethyl benzyl gastrointestinal, immunological, neurological ammonium chloride) and skin or sense organ Furniture Polishes Graffiti Wipes Heavy-duty cleaners Solvent Butane Suspect central nervous system Aerosol products 1

2 2-Butoxyethanol- also butyl cellosolve, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol butyl ether, ethylene glycol n- butyl ether, butyl cellusolve, butyl glycol, and butyl oxitol Suspect human carcinogen, cardiovascular, developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, reproductive, respiratory and skin or sense organ Absorb through the skin 4 Baseboard strippers Chlorine Suspect cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, respiratory, and skin or sense organ. Forms toxic gas when mix with ammonia, quaternary ammonium compounds or acids 3. Crystalline Silica Suspect carcinogen, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immunological, and Dibutyl Phthalate Diethyl Phthalate respiratory Suspect endocrine disruptor, reproductive, developmental, central nervous system and kidney Dichloromethane Recogniz carcinogen, suspect cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, neurological, reproductive and respiratory Diethanolamine, Cocomide DEA Suspect carcinogen, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, kidney, neurological, skin and sense organ and respiratory Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Suspect cardiovascular, kidney, neurological and reproductive Diethylene Glycol Ether Suspect liver, kidney, central nervous system Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Suspect cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, kidney, liver and central nervous system Suspect developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney and central nervous system Ethanolamine Absorb through the skin; suspect skin and sense organ and immuno, eyes and respiratory irritant; asthmagen 6 use with caution Ethanol Suspect carcinogen, cardiovascular, developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, reproductive respiratory and skin or sense organ Bleach Cleansers Toilet Bowl Cleaners Cleansers Fragrances Graffiti remover Hard surface cleaners Floor cleaners Oven cleaners Tub and tile cleaners Floor Strippers Aerosol products Deodorizers Hand soaps 2

3 Ethylbenzene Recogniz carcinogen, suspect cardiovascular, developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal, kidney, central nervous system, reproductive, respiratory and skin or sense organ Ethylene Glycol Suspect cardiovascular, developmental, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, reproductive, respiratory, and skin or sense organ Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Suspect cardiovascular, kidney, central nervous system, developmental, endocrine system, gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin or sense organ and reproductive Recogniz developmental and reproductive, suspect cardiovascular, endocrine, kidney, central nervous system and respiratory Formaldehyde Recogniz carcinogen, suspect gastrointestinal or liver, immune system, central nervous system, reproductive respiratory and skin or sense organ Hydrochloric Acid Corrosive, burns to skin and eyes, asthmalike symptoms. 5 Suspect gastrointestinal or liver, immune system, musculoskeletal, respiratory and skin or sense organ Tub and tile cleaners Floor Finishes Toilet bowl cleaners Isobutane Suspect neuro Aerosol products Heavy-duty cleaners Methylene Chloride Recogniz carcinogen. Suspect cardiovascular, kidney, central nervous system, endocrine, gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin or sense organ and reproductive Monoethanolamine Hormone disrupting chemical that can form cancer-causing nitrates Use with caution Restrict in Europe due to carcinogenic effects Asthmagen 6 N-Methyl-2 pyrrolidone Recogniz developmental, suspect cardiovascular, kidney, reproductive and neurological Napthalene Recogniz carcinogen, suspect respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, gastrointestinal, skin and sense organ and central nervous system Graffiti Remover Carpet spotters Nitrilotriacetic Acid Recogniz carcinogen 3

4 Ortho-phenylphenol Recogniz carcinogen, suspect (2 phenylphenol) cardiovascular, developmental, neurological, reproductive, respiratory, skin and sense organ Oxalic Acid Suspect gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive and skin and sense organ system Paradichlorobenzene Recogniz carcinogen, suspect cardiovascular, developmental, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, respiratory, skin or sense organ Perchloroethylene Tetrachloroethylene Recogniz carcinogen, suspect reproductive, kidney, developmental, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, respiratory, skin and sense organ and liver Phenol Suspect cardiovascular, respiratory, developmental, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, reproductive, skin or sense organ 2-Phenylphenol Recogniz carcinogen, cardiovascular, developmental, central nervous system, reproductive, respiratory and skin or sense organ. Moth balls Urinal blocks Carpet spotters Metal cleaners Furniture polish Phosphoric Acid Corrosive to skin and eyes. 2 Toilet bowl cleaners Suspect central nervous system, respiratory, and skin or sense organ Potassium Hydroxide Skin or sense organ Propane Suspect central nervous system and respiratory Aerosol products Quartz Suspect carcinogen, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immunological, and respiratory Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) Caustic, contact burns eyes and skin, ingestion damages stomach and esophagus. 2 Suspect respiratory and skin or sense organ Sodium Nitrate Suspect cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, developmental, kidney, neurological, and respiratory system toxin Chewing gum removers Cleansers Degreasers Oven cleaners Stoddard Solvent Suspect central nervous system 4

5 Sulfuric Acid Suspect musculoskeletal, respiratory, and Drain cleaners skin or sense organ Hard surface cleaners Toluene Recogniz developmental, suspect cardiovascular, respiratory, immune system, gastrointestinal or liver, kidney, central nervous system, reproductive, skin or sense organ Metal cleaners Hard surface cleaners Trichloroethane Suspect cardiovascular, developmental, gastrointestinal or liver, central nervous system, reproductive, skin or sense organ Trichloroethylene Recogniz carcinogen, suspect liver, kidney and respiratory Triclosan Suspect of causing liver damage and resistant strains of bacteria 7 Triethanolamine Suspect immune system, respiratory and skin and sense organ Asthmagen 6 Tributoxyethyl Phosphate May cause nervous system effects such as ataxia, breathing abnormalities and tremors with prolong or repeat contact. 1 Zinc Suspect cardiovascular, developmental, immune system, reproductive, respiratory and skin or sense organ Zylene Suspect cardiovascular, developmental, immune system, reproductive, respiratory, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, kidney and skin or sense organ Furniture polish Degreasers Spot cleaners Hand soaps Floor cleaners Metal cleaners Floor cleaners and finishes Graffiti Remover *Additional Alkylphenol Ethoxylates as list by Vermont Purchase and Contract Administration: Nonylphenoxy Ethanol Nonoxynol-9 Octylphenoxypoly p-octylphenol Diethoxylate Nonylphenoxyglycol p-tert-octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol p-octylphenol Ethoxylate Dodecylphenol Ethoxylates Nonylphenol monoethoxylate4-1,1,3,3 Tetramethylbutyl Phenoxy Nonylphenol Polyethylene Oxide Branch Alkylphenol Ethoxylate Notes 1The Environmental Working Groups Scorecard, 2005 Human Hazards, Chemical Profiles, available at 2Manufacturer MSDS, 2005 available at 3http:// 5

6 3Proctor and Hughes' Chemical Hazards of the Workplace, Hughes, James P. MD, Gloria J. Hathaway, Nick H. Proctor 4International Chemical Safety Cards, Occupational Asthma Caus by Ethanolamines, Allergy 1994 ; 49: Risks to Asthma Pos by Indoor Health Care Environments, Health Care Without Harm 7Toxin-Free Basics Toxic Ingrients to Avoid, available at Additional Resources Information on the health effects of chemicals was gather from: Information on ingrients, CAS numbers and health effects: Green Seal, 2005, available at Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project, 2005, available at Household Products For relat information about green cleaning, see the following INFORM fact sheets: Cleaning for Health: Best Practices; Implementing Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Practices: An Eight Step Plan; Cleaning Products and Practices Evaluation Check List; and Asthmagens in Institutional Cleaning Products. Contact Carol Westinghouse Cleaning for Health Program Manager westies@ecoisp.com