What Is It And What Is In It?

What Is It And What Is In It?

From EPA website (plus other sources)

Air Fresheners:

What's in it?

There are four basic ingredients in air fresheners:

formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, p-dichlorobenzene, and aerosol propellants.

Air fresheners are usually highly flammable and also strong irritants to eyes, skin, and throat. Additionally, the solid fresheners usually cause death if eaten by people or pets.

Commercial air fresheners contain harmful volatile chemicalsNational Institutes of Health, 2006.

Chemicals in Many Air Fresheners May Reduce Lung Function.



Air fresheners contain phthalates, VOCs such as xylene, ketones and aldehydes86 as well as benzene and formaldehyde, both of which are known carcinogens.

BEUC (2005). Emission of chemicals by air fresheners: tests on 74 consumer products sold in EuropeBureau Europeen du Consommateurs (BEUC), the European Consumers Union, and International Consumer Research and Testing, January 2005.



Babies under six months old who were exposed to air fresheners on most days had 30% more ear infections and a 22% greater chance of diarrhea than babies exposed less than once a week. Edwards, R. (1999). Far From Fragrant. New Scientist 2202, September 4, 1999.



Mold and Mildew Removers:

What is it?

Household products that contain mold and mildew removers usually come as a liquid in a spray container. If you are old enough to do cleaning chores around your house, you've probably used a cleaner with a mold and mildew remover.



The pesticide chemicals found in mold and mildew removers are chlorine and alkyl ammonium chlorides. These pesticides are known as fungicides. The chemicals in mold and mildew removers can be very caustic. That is, these cleaners can be corrosive to objects and harmful to humans. It's a good idea to wear latex dishwashing gloves to help protect your skin when using these products. If you get some on your skin wash it off immediately.



Cleaners with mold and mildew removers may also cause breathing problems and if swallowed, they will burn your throat.



Antibacterial Cleaner:

What is it?

Antibacterial cleaners remove dirt and kill bacteria. They are commonly used in the kitchen to clean things that come in contact with food, like cutting boards and counter tops.

What's in it?

Antibacterial cleaners usually contain water, a fragrance, a surfactant, and a pesticide. The surfactant breaks up the dirt, the pesticide kills the bacteria, the fragrance makes it smell good and the water holds the cleaner together. In antibacterial cleaners the pesticides are commonly quaternary ammonium or phenolic chemicals. They are known as antimicrobial pesticides.

Antibacterial cleaners are very irritating to your eyes and skin and will burn your throat. It's a good idea to wear latex dishwashing gloves to help protect your skin when using these cleaners. If you get some on the cleaner on your skin or in your eyes, wash it off immediately.







Toilet Cleaners:

What is it?

Toilet cleaners clean and disinfect, or kill germs, in toilets.



What's in it?

You probably wouldn't think these cleaners have pesticides in them, but they do. The pesticide is the disinfectant. This type of pesticide is known as an antimicrobial pesticide.

The pesticide chemicals usually found in toilet cleaners are sodium hypochlorite or bleach.

What health and safety things do you need to think about when using toilet cleaners?

Toilet bowl cleaners also have other chemicals in them too, like hydrochloric acid. Never mix a toilet bowl cleaner with any other household or cleaning products. Doing so can result in poisonous gasses being released and cause very serious breathing problems. Always be sure when cleaning your bathrooms that the room has plenty of ventilation. Leave the door open and use the exhaust fan, if you have one.



Most disinfectant cleaners are very irritating to your eyes and skin and will burn your throat. It's a good idea to wear latex dishwashing gloves to help protect your skin from splashes when using toilet cleaners. If you splash some on your skin wash it off immediately.



All-Purpose Cleaner:

What is it?

An All-purpose cleaner is a kind of cleaner which can be used for many different kinds of clean-up jobs around the house (such as to clean windows, mop floors, or to clean kitchen and other appliances).



What's in it?

All-purpose cleaners may use many different kinds of ingredients, such as detergents, grease-cutting agents, solvents, and disinfectants. All-purpose cleaners can contain hazardous chemicals such as:

Ammonia



sodium hypochlorite

trisodium phosphate

Depending upon the ingredients used, all-purpose cleaners can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. They can be highly poisonous if swallowed. Some of these chemicals have a sweet smell which attracts animals and can poison them, too.



When using all purpose cleaners, follow these safety steps:

Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin

Be sure that there is good air circulation in the room.

Open several windows or keep a fan running.

NEVER mix two cleaners of different kinds together, especially if one contains ammonia and the other contains chlorine. This can produce a gas called chloramine, and breathing its fumes could be fatal.





Dishwashing Detergents :

What is it?

These products are detergents used to wash dishes primarily in the kitchen. These detergents are divided into two categories: automatic dishwashing detergents and hand dishwashing detergents. These cleaners are usually kept in the kitchen.



What's in it?

The main ingredient usually used in these detergents is phosphate.

Automatic dishwashing detergents have been known to produce skin irritations or burns. They are poisonous if swallowed.



Hand dishwashing detergents are more mild than automatic dishwashing detergents. If swallowed, it may cause irritation to the mouth and throat, and nausea but not death. Keep them away from small children to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning.





Window or Glass Cleaners:

What's in it?

The basic ingredients of window/glass cleaners are ammonia and isopropanol.

These products may be irritating to the eyes, skin, nose, and throat. If swallowed, they may cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, or death. Always wear glove to use these products and use in a well ventilated area.









Chlorine Bleach:

What is it?

You wouldn't think that ordinary chlorine bleach is a pesticide - but it is. Because it kills bacteria- and viruses it is called a disinfectant or an antimicrobial pesticide. And because it kills fungi and molds it is also known as a fungicide.



What's in it?

Standard household bleach contains the chemical sodium hypochlorite.

Liquid bleach in the bottle is a 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution. That means 5.25% of the liquid is the chemical sodium hypochlorite and the rest is mostly water. The number 5.25% tells you how strong the concentration of a chemical is. Look at the labels of other household cleaning products that contain bleach in your home. Some contain sodium hypochlorite or chlorine bleach in concentrations of .7%, 1.8% and 2.4%.



Never mix a chlorine bleach with any other household or cleaning products. Doing so can result in different types of harmful acids being formed. Poisonous gasses can also be released that will cause very serious breathing problems and even death.



Not only will the bleach damage your clothing but it is irritating to your skin and can cause serious damage to your eyes, even blindness. As with any chemical, your exposure to it is important to know.





Laundry Detergents:

Most Laundry Detergents contain 2 to 3 OSHA graded hazardous ingredients (ex: soda ash or linear alkyl benzene) at different levels. For example Dreft and Tide both have the same 3 listed OSHA hazardous ingredients just proportioned differently.Monoethanolamine (MEA) , is also a chemical commonly found in detergent. MEA is a surfactant, which enhances the cleaning power of a detergent.



SODA ASH is a skin irritant and often a cause of reactive dermatitis (Skin itchy rash).

“Allergic dermatitis (itchy rash) is the most common skin condition in children younger than 11 years of age and the percentage of children diagnosed with it has increased over 300% from 3 percent in the 1960s to 10 percent in the 1990s. (Amer. Acad. of Allergy Asthma & Imm, 2007.)





Furniture Polish:

What is it?Furniture polish may come as liquid, paste or in an aerosol. Each will contain chemicals that help in the application of the wax or oil to the furniture.



What's in it?

Furniture cleaners that are made for wood may contain petroleum distillates and oil of cedar.



Many contain phenols.



The chemicals in furniture polish may irritate your skin, eyes, and respiratory tract (that is your throat, lungs and wind pipe). If ingested, furniture polish can cause nausea, vomiting, and medical help should be sought. Make sure there is good air circulation in the room in which you use these products, that is have a window fully open. Using a fan in the window blowing out provides even better ventilation.



Phenol is an extremely caustic chemical that burns skin. Absorption of phenol through the lungs or skin can cause: central nervous system damage, pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, heart rate irregularities, skin irritation, kidney and liver damage, numbness, vomiting, and may be fatal.



Phenol is a very common chemical and is regularly found in the following common products:

(It is often used to make a product sticky or thickened)



air fresheners aftershave bronchial mists chloroseptic throat spray

deodorants feminine powders & sprays hair spray

decongestants mouthwash aspirin solvents

acne medications antiseptics calamine lotion cleaning products

detergents furniture polish hair setting lotions lice shampoo

polishes cold capsules all-purpose cleaners aerosol disinfectants

anti-itching lotions carmex cosmetics disinfectant cleaners

hand lotions lip balms sunscreen and lotions insecticides

cough syrups



Cosmetics & Skin Care Exposed

PLEASE, read below of the toxins that are in the products you use, along with a list of them.. Pass along if you would like

Formaldehyde Facts: (ATSDR)

CARCINOGEN - GENOTOXIN - Has many chemical names, used at different levels and strengths for preservative purposes can cause BIRTH DEFECTS, GENETIC DAMAGE

Quaternium-15 is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative used in many personal care products, along with those industrial/commercial types. There are different forms of formaldehyde found in products.

(Referenced directly from product Material Safety Data sheets or product's ingredients lists;

or from publishing's sited; Note + is from Mayo Clinic's Dermatology Dept, 1998)

**Some products have more than one form used!

THIS IS AN INCOMPLETE LISTING - Only the more common brands were chosen to be displayed.

Cosmetics & Skin Care Exposed



MAKE UP

Almay Mascara - One Coat Thickening

Arbonne SNAP! 2 in 1 Eye Makeup Remover Pads

COVER GIRL COSMETICS- (some listed below.. too many to list)

Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup (all)

Cover Girl Professional Finishing Loose Powder (all)

Cover Girl Clean Liquid Make Up (Ethnic; Fragrance Free)

Cover Girl Clean "Fragrance Free" Pressed Powder; Pressed Powder; and Shimmer Powder

Cover Girl Fresh Look Pressed Powder and Clean Look Pressed Powder

Cover Girl Smoothers Pressed Powder**

Cover Girl Simply Powder Foundation

Cover Girl Crackle Lacquer

Cover Girl Invisible Concealer

Cover Girl Cheekers Fashion Blush**

Cover Girl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush**

Cover Girl Classic Color Believable Blush**

Cover Girl Shimmer Eye Pen

Cover Girl Smoothers Natural Lash and Brow

Cover Girl Eye Enhancers (satin, matte)

Cover Girl Remarkable Washable/Waterproof Mascara

L'Oreal Make Up Foundation â€" True Match SPF17

L'Oreal Mascaras Volume Mascara; Extreme Mascara; Full Definition Volume Mascara

Mary Kay Indul. Eye Gel

Mary Kay Endless Performance Mascara

Mary Kay Signature Concealer

Mary Kay Full Coverage Foundation

Maybelline Great Lash

Maybelline Foundation (Instant Age Rewind)

Maybelline Pressed Powder (Finish Matte)

Neutrogena Intensified Eye Moisture â€" 12 hr hydrating

N.Y.C. Bronzing Face Gel

N.Y.C. Lengthening Mascara

Oil of Olay Age Defying Series Revitalizing Eye Gel

Revlon Mascara â€" Lash Fantasy

Revlon Powder Blush

FACE CARE

Almay Cleansing Lotions (oily and dry skin)

Almay Toner (oily and dry skin)

Almay Whipped Gloss Lip

Almay Pure Tints Protective Lip Care, SPF25

Arbonne Bio-Matte. Oil Free Moisture for Day, SPF 8

Arbonne Facial Scrub, Cleansing Cream, Cleansing Lotion

Arbonne Rejuvenating Cream

Arbonne Moisturizer Creams and Night Creams

Arbonne NutriMinC. RE9 Release Deep Pore Cleansing Masque and Reveal Facial Scrub

Aveeno Skin Replenishing Cleansing Lotion with Soy Extract, Fragrance Free

Biotherm Biosource (Clarifying Cleans. Milk / Foaming Invigorating Cleansing Water Soap Free)

Biotherm Hydra-Detox Moisturizing Detoxifying Wipe-Off Lotion

Caren et Cie Moisturizing Collection

Johnson & JohnsonClean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser

Mary Kay Timewise Age Fighting Moisturizer & Visibly Fit

Mary Kay Night Solution

Mary Kay Oil Mattifier

Mary Kay Moisture Cream

Mary Kay Hydrating Freshener

Matis Le Lait Enriched Cleanser

Max Factor Lipfinity Top Coat Moisturizing Lip Gloss Clear

Neutrogena MoistureShine Gloss

Noxzema Plus Cleansing Lotion, Plus Moisturizers

Oil of Olay Pro Vital Night Cream

Ponds Dry Skin Cream (regular; extra rich)

Ponds Clear Solutions Deep Pore Scrub

ProCyte Herbal Wash â€" and - Deep Therapeutic Cleanser

Revlon Moon Drops Extra Gentle Cleanser Skin Cream (for sensitive/delicate)

Revlon Moon Drops Soothing Moisture Cream SPF6

Revlon Eterna 27 All Day Moisture Cream

Revlon Age Defying SPF 8, Natural Tan

Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 8, Fair Blush

Sally Hansen Healing Beauty CornSilk Zero Blackheads Pore Cleaner

Ultima II Double Action Gentle Toner and Vital Radiance Toner

Ultima II CHR Gentle Cleanser and Cream Cleanser

Ultima II Vital Radiance Skin Renewing Face Wash

Zhen Papaya Face Scrub

FRAGRANCE/PERFUME

Avon Passion Dance for Women

NAIL/NAIL POLISH

Avon NAIL EXPERTS Strong Results Length & Strength Complex

Avon NAIL EXPERTS Mira-Cuticle Vanishing Complex Antiseptic/Skin Protectant

Avon beComing NAILPHORIA essential cuticle conditioner

Avon ANEW ULTIMATE Hand and Nail Cream SPF15

Cover Girl Nailslicks

OPI Nail Treatments Start to Finish

Revlon Professional Cuticle Massage Night Cream

Sally Hansen Teflon Tuff Nails (liquid- all colors)

Sally Hansen Dry Kwik Polish Dryer

Sally Hansen Teflon Tuff Nails (cream )

Sally Hansen Teflon Tuff Grow Long Strengthener

Sally Hansen Maximum Growth and Maximum Support and Thicken Up

KIDS/BABY

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture and Calming Comfort Baby Baths

Baby Magic Baby Bath, Original

Baby Magic Lotion, (Calming Massage Milk; Calming Milk with Lav. & Chamomile)

California Baby Shampoo & Body wash Super Sensitive

Gerber Baby Moose Foaming Wash for Hair & Body

Gerber Teeny Faces Moisturizing Stick and Cream

Gerber Grins & Giggles Baby Wash For Hair & Body and Vapor Bath Menthol

Johnson & Johnson - Johnson's Kids Super Sudzer E-Z Grip Soap, 3 Bars

Johnson No More Tears Baby Shampoo

Johnson Baby Bedtime Baby Bath

Johnson Creamy Baby Oil

Johnson Baby Lotion

Johnson Baby Bath

(Original/Soothing Skin Baby Bath/Soothing Vapor Bath/Moisturizing with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E)

Johnsons Kids, Head to Toe Body Wash (regular / Tropical Blast) â€" and- Softwash Baby Wash

Johnsons Baby Shampoo (Honey & Vitamin E / 2 in 1 Detangler / Natural Lavender / Original)

Huggies Baby Shampoo

L'Oréal Kids Moisturizing Bath & Shower Gel, Very Gentle

Mr. Bubble, Bubble Bath (Original / Bubbleberry with Skin Soothers / Peachy with Aloe)

Mustela Baby Shampoo

Paul Mitchell Baby Don't Cry Shampoo

Pure Baby Shampoo

Seasame Street Bubble and Finger Paint Bubble Bath

Suki Baby Shampoo

Target Brand Baby Shampoo

Walmart Brand Baby Shampoo

HAIR CARE

Aqua Net Extra Super Hold Hairspray

Arbonne Conditioning Mist

Arbonne Protein Pak

Aussie Sprunch Spray and Aussie Instant Freeze Hair Spray

Aussie 12-Hour Hair Spray and Aussie Take the Heat Styling Spray

Avon Advance Techniques Straight & Sleek Dry End Serum and Color Protection Shamp/Cond.

Avon Planet Spa Mediterranean Olive Oil Conditioning Hair Mask

Avon Advance Techniques Daily Results Shampoo & Conditioner

Avon Brad Johns Color Save Intense Conditioner

Calvin Klein Shampoos

Clairol Shampoos+

Colgate Palmolive Shampoos+

Crave Shampoos

Dial Shampoos+

Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Hair Rescue and Humectant Plus Intensive Conditioner

Freeman Beautiful Skin Apricot / Sea Kelp Scrub

Jean Nate Shampoo

Liz Claiborne Curve

Matrix: Sleek.look by Matrix Smoothing System Shampoo

Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo

Neutrogena Shampoo

Nexxus Maxximum Super Hold Styling & Finishing Mist

Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade

Ralph Lauren Shampoos

Revlon Aquamarine Conditioner

Salon Selectives Conditioner Completely Drenched Moisturizing and Don't Fade on Me C.P.

Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray Styling Mist ; Root Raise Lifting Spray; Laminates

TIGI Bed Head â€" Curl Maker

Vidal Sassoon Alcohol Free Styling Gel Extra Hold

VO5 Hairspray

BATH/BODY WASHES

Arbonne Aromassentials ‘Awaken' and ‘Unwind' Bath & Shower Gels

Arbonne NutriMenC RE9 REsurface Shave Gel

Aveeno Body Wash, Skin Relief (with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal /and Fragrance Free)

Avon SKIN-SO-SOFT Original Bath Oil

Barbasol Shaving Cream

Cabot Vitamin E Anti-Stress Bath Soak (herbal)

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Dial Daily Care Body Wash and Dial Antibacterial Moisturizing Body Wash

Dial Antibacterial Clean Rinsing Body Wash and Dial Body Wash Gentle Exfoliant For Daily Use

Dove Body Washes: Sensitive Skin Body Wash ; Dove Body Wash 12.0 ; All Day Moisturizing

Dove Essential Nutrients Creamy Foaming Cleanser

Edge Shaving Cream (all)

Imina Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion

Ivory Moisturizing Body Wash

Mary Kay Bath and Body (many products from entire line)

Noxzema Sin Cream Pump Plus

Olay Complete Body Wash with Vitamins For Extra Dry Skin

Old Spice (Sensitive) Soothing Gel After Shave & Moisturizer In One

Old Spice High Endurance Body Wash Pure Sport and Red Zone Body Wash

Shikai Moisturizing Shower Gel for Dry Skin

St. Ives Moisturizing Body Wash

Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash and Relaxing Body Wash With Moisture Beads

Vaseline Intensive Care Moisture Bath Beads (Petal Soft / Enriched with Aloe/ Vit. E/ Orchard)

Vaseline Intensive Care Foaming Creme Bath Botanical Garden

Watkins Mouth Freshener+

LOTIONS / Sunscreens /After Care

Aveeno Extra Gentle Cleansing Lotion

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer w/SPF 15 & Radiant Skin Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen

Banana Boat Aloe After Sun

Bath & Body Works Body Lotion (flowering herbs)

Clinique Sun-Care City Block Sheer SPF 15 Oil-Free

Clinique Sun-Care UV-Response Body Cream SPF 30

Clinique Sun-Care UV-Response Face Gel Lotion SPF 15 and Face Cream SPF 30

Clinique Repairwear SPF 15 Cream and- Lotion

Coppertone Sunscreen (Oil Free; All Sport)

Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 15

Keri Original Skin Care Lotion

Lubriderm Lotions (Advanced Therapy; Daily Moisturizer SPF15)

ANTIPERSPIRANTS / DEODORANTS

Arm & Hammer Ultramax Deodorant Antiperspirant Regular and Invisible Solid Stick

Arrid XX Ultra Clean, Antiperspirant & Deodorant Aerosol Clean

Arrid XX Antiperspirant & Deodorant Spray

Ban Classic Clear Gel Antiperspirant & Deodorant Powder Fresh

Ban Classic Original Roll-On Antiperspirant & Deodorant Regular

Brut

English Leather

Lady Speed Stick

Mitchum

Old Spice

Right Guard

Secret Antiperspirant & Deodorant Spray Regular Scent

Speed Stick

Sure Antiperspirant & Deodorant: Spray and Roll-On Unscented (also Original and Invisible)

HAND WIPES/WASHES (also baby wet-wipes):

Wet Ones Baby Take'm Along (Baby) Wipes

Wet Ones Moist Towelettes

Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes Unscented

Huggies Supreme Baby Wipes

Huggies Newborn Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free Tub

Ivory Liquid Hand Soap

Jergens Extra Moisturizing Hand Wash

Method Hand Wash (all)

Pull-Ups Just for Kids Flushable Moist Wipes

Purell Sanitizing Hand Towels and Instant Hand Sanitizer Original

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap (all)

OTHER CATEGORIES WORTH MENTIONING:

CLEANERS - Household

Amway L.O.C. High Suds Liquid Detergent +

Amway Rug & Upholstery Shampoo Liquid Detergent

Dawn Dish Detergent +

ALL Plug In Air Fresheners (See EPA website)

Wizard Wick+

PET

Four Paws Ferret Glow Shampoo & Deodorizer

8 in 1 Pro Ferretsheen Deodorizing Shampoo

Zodiac Organique Foam Shampoo for Dogs/Cats and 3 in 1 Beautifying Spray for Dogs

Hagen Tearless Shampoo for Cats and Hagen Flea and Tick Shampoo for Cats

INDUSTRIAL

Aleenes School Glue

Elmer's Waterproof Glue (Borden's)+

Radio Shack Anti Static Spray

Miracle Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes 6-12-6



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