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CLR Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover
CLR Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover
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CLRDATA LAST UPDATED
September 10, 2012
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Health Concerns
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No DataAsthma / Respiratory
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No DataSkin Allergies & Irritation
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LOWDevelopmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWCancer
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LOWEnvironment
Ingredient scores
Ingredient Disclosure: good
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Ingredients from the label
Contains Water, Lactic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lauramide Oxide, 1-Butoxy-2-propanol.
Directions from Packaging
How to use CLR: Showerheads, Tubs, Sink, Porcelain, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Brick, Coffeepots, Tea Kettles, Humidifiers: Mix equal parts (50/50 CLR to water solution) for light stains/build-up. Repeat as necessary. Use full strength for stubborn stains/build-up. SPOT TEST before continuing any cleaning job. May etch older sinks, tubs and tiles. Always avoid prolonged contact with any surface. After 2 minutes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with cold clean water. Concrete: Use per instructions about but do not use on colored concrete, or concrete under 1 year old, or on sealed or stamped concrete. Due to various composition of concrete a lightening or darkening may occur. Coffeemakers: Mix 1 part CLR to 8 parts water, run through cycle. Rinse well with 2 pots of water. Do not use in espresso machines or Gevalia machines. Washing machine/Dishwashers: Add 1/2 cup to a empty machine on normal cycle. Run another cycle empty with just water to rinse. Toilet Bowls: For stubborn stains remove water add 5 oz of CLR and scrub with a bristled brush.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant. Vapor may be harmful. Use in well ventilated area. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation continues. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, drink a glass of water followed with milk. Call physician immediately. Do not mix with other household chemicals or bleach as toxic fumes may result. Do not reuse empty bottle.
This product is a certified green cleaner.
Safer Choice
Safer Choice is a voluntary program overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agency certifies products, including household cleaners, that meet their criteria for human and environmental safety. Companies may carry the Safer Choice Seal if they formulate products with ingredients that meet standards developed through the program. Acceptable ingredients receive a green circle (low concern based on experimental and modeled data), a green half-circle (low concern based on experimental and modeled data, but with some data gaps), or a yellow triangle (some hazard concern).
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Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.