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Date entered:9/10/2012
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D
Asthma/Respiratory
No Data, Some Concern
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
No Data, Some Concern
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
No Data, Some Concern
Cancer
No Data, Some Concern
Environment
Some Concern
How does it rate: Scores for similar cleaners ranged from A to F.Search for a better Carpet Cleaner
Top Scoring Factors: Poor disclosure; May contain ingredients with potential for biodegradation; bioaccumulation; chronic aquatic toxicity
Ingredient Disclosure: poor
Green Certified:
NO
Known Ingredients
Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
D
Moderate Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity
Concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, general systemic/organ effects, respiratory effects, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
Concerns from [1,4-DIOXANE]: Some Concern: cancer, digestive system effects, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
High Concern: biodegradation; Moderate Concern: bioaccumulation; Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
Concerns from [CYCLOTETRASILOXANE]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, chronic aquatic toxicity; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, damage to vision
C
A
SURFACTANTS
This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
Unknown:
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
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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
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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