Recognized by the European Union as a skin allergen
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some
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EU Cosmetics Directive: Allergen list
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The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety reports this substance is an established contact allergen in humans.
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some
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EU Cosmetics Directive: Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011)
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Suspected of causing cancer
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Known to cause cancer
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some
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California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
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Carcinogenic to humans
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some
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
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Known To Be Human Carcinogen
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some
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National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
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Probably carcinogenic to humans
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some
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
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Toxic if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Causes nasal cancer
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some
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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Generally accepted as an asthmagen.
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some
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Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
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suspected human carcinogen
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some
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
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May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
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some
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National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
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Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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This peer-reviewed study reports this substance is a significant skin sensitizer after oxidation.
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some
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Johanna Bråred Christensson, Mihály Matura, Birgitta Gruvberger, Magnus Bruze & Ann-Therese Karlberg. 2010. Linalool--a significant contact sensitizer after air exposure. Contact dermatitis 62(1), 32-41.
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This peer-reviewed study reports this substance is a significant skin sensitizer after oxidation.
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some
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Johanna Bråred Christensson, Pia Forsström, Ann-Marie Wennberg, Ann-Therese Karlberg & Mihály Matura. 2009. Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes. Contact dermatitis 60(1), 32-40.
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This peer-reviewed study reports this substance is a significant skin sensitizer after oxidation.
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some
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Deirdre A. Buckley. 2011. Allergy to oxidized linalool in the UK. Contact dermatitis 64(4), 240-1.
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This peer-reviewed study reports this substance is a contact skin allergen.
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some
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Mihály Matura, Maria Sköld, Anna Börje, Klaus E. Andersen, Magnus Bruze, Peter Frosch, An Goossens, Jeanne D. Johansen, Cecilia Svedman, Ian R. White & Ann-Therese Karlberg. 2005. Selected oxidized fragrance terpenes are common contact allergens. Contact dermatitis 52(6), 320-8.
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European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
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some
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EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Causes respiratory irritation
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some
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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Causes skin irritation
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some
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
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some
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National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
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causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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eye irritation
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low
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
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EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
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low
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
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The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
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low
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EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
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low
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
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A review article reports that terpenes may have anticancer properties.
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low
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Girija Kuttan, Poyil Pratheeshkumar, Kanjoormana Aryan Manu & Ramadasan Kuttan. 2011. Inhibition of tumor progression by naturally occurring terpenoids. Pharmaceutical biology 49(10), 995-1007.
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