Sodium Metasilicate Corrosive. Carcinogenic Nitrosamines.

Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate. Sodium laureth sulfate. Sodium hydroxide (also known as lye, caustic soda, and soda lye) Corrosive. Eye, skin and respiratory irritant. Causes lung damage, blindness and can be fatal if swallowed. Found in a wide range of household cleaners including oven cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and drain openers. Sodium laurel sulfate - also see 1,4-dioxane. Reported as toxic in many studies. Reacts with other ingredients to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.

The FDA has stated that levels of dioxin formation in products containing sodium laurel (laureth) sulfate are unacceptable. Studies have shown systemic heart, liver, and brain tissue penetration. Sodium lauryl sulfate - sodium laureth sulfate. Sodium metasilicate. Corrosive, skin and respiratory irritant. Inhalation can cause throat, lung and brain damage. Found in detergents and dishwashing detergents. Stoddard solvent - Petroleum distillate. Neurotoxic. Found in all-purpose cleaners, abrasives, and floor and auto waxes.

Sulfates - Sulfuric acid - see sodium bisulfate. Very corrosive, producing severe burns on contact. Found in toilet-bowl cleaners and metal polishes. TEA also known as triethanolamine, see DEA. Severe eye irritant. Can react with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Found in a wide range of household cleaning and personal-care products. Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate. Irritating, corrosive, and highly toxic.

Toluene, Xylene, petroleum distillates, Trichloroethylene (TCE) Highly toxic petrochemical solvent. Carcinogenic. Neurotoxic and reproductive effects. Found in spot removers, metal polishes, car cleaners, and engine paints. Inhalation and ingestion can lead to death. Found in cosmetics and degreasers Suspected carcinogen. Triethanolamine (TEA; see DEA) Reacts with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Organic Solvents MEA in the World's Finest Cleaners, Wax & Polish

Artificial fragrances are 95% derived from petrochemicals. The word "fragrance" listed on a label can indicate that as many as 600 separate chemicals have been used in the formula. Some, such as methylene chloride, are carcinogenic, and some contain or release formaldehyde. Germacides Mostly-synthetic bacteriacides - See benzalkonium chloride. Found in disinfecting hand soaps, dishwashing detergents, disinfectants, and cleaners.

Glycol ether or butyl cellosolve. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether+ thylene-diamine-tetra-acetic (see EDTA) Can damage the kidneys, liver, and central nervous system. Can be absorbed quickly through the skin. Found in some household cleaning products, paints, cosmetics, and perfumes. Hydrochloric acid. Found in aluminum cleaners and removers.

Kerosene (also mineral spirits)is Neurotoxic and damages lung tissues. May contain the carcinogen benzene. Found in all-purpose cleaners, furniture polishes, and waxes. MEA (monoethanolamine) Methanol (also known as methyl alchohol) Neurotoxic. Found in glass cleaners, some paint removers and strippers, and art products.

Methyl Alchohol - see methanol. Metyl n-butyl ketone - see organic solvents. Mineral spirits - see kerosene. Monoethanolamine (see DEA) Morpholine. Extremely toxic. Found in all-purpose cleaners, furniture polishes, and car waxes. n-Hexane Naphthas - see petroleum distillates. Found in air fresheners, deodorizers, carpet cleaners, and toilet-bowl cleaners.

Daily Drippings: Chemicals & Solvents

Polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, "eth" (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate), Polysorbate 60 and polysorbate 80 Ammonium chloride, Ammonium hydroxide, Benzalkonium chloride Found in a wide range of household cleaning products, including glass cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, and disinfectants.

Benzene Carcinogenic. Harmful amounts may be absorbed through skin. Inhalation of fumes may be toxic. Cited by the EPA and OSHA as a threat to public health.

Found in oven cleaners, detergents, furniture polishes, spot removers, and nail-polish removers. Butane, Butyl cellosolve, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, butoxyethanol, and butyl oxitol.

Highly toxic synthetic solvent and grease cutter that can irritate mucous membranes and cause liver damage. Readily absorbed through the skin; neurotoxic. Found in all-purpose cleaners and degreasers, window cleaners, and a wide range of other household cleaning products.

Butylparaben. Carbon disulfide (see organic solvents) Caustic soda (see sodium hydroxide) chlorine dioxide, diethanolamine, sodium dichloroixocyanurate, hydrogen chloride, and hydrochloric acid. D-limonene. DEA (also known as diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and monoethanolamine) Found in a wide range of household cleaning products.

Colors and dyes (FD&C or D&C) Artificial colors are made from petroleum and coal tar, and are believed to be cancer-causing agents and Neurotoxic. They are found on labels as "FD&C" or "D&C" and followed by a color and a number. Yellow, amber, green, or blue products are dyed with synthetic colors.