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Febreze Fabric Refresher, Antimicrobial [DISCONTINUED]

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CATEGORY

Fabric/Upholstery Deodorizer

BRAND

Febreze

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respitory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: some

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Ingredients from the label

Active Ingredients: Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (0.13%) Inactive Ingredients: Other Ingredients: (99.87%)


Directions from Packaging

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Clean soiled areas before application. From a distance of 6 to 8 inches spray evenly until damp to kill bacteria that cause odors. As item dries, odors are eliminated and bacteria that cause odors are killed. Allow sprayed surfaces to completely dry before reuse. Reapply as needed. Fabric Safety: Will not harm fabrics. On fabrics which may waterspot (such as silk), test a small area of fabric that cannot be seen. Not recommended for use on leather or suede. Storage and Disposal: Store at room temperature. Discard empty container in trash.


Warnings

Warnings: May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. First Aid: If in eyes, hold eyelids open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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Understanding scores

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.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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