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Formula 409 Carpet Spot & Stain Remover Aerosol Spray


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CATEGORY

Carpet Stain Prevention

BRAND

Formula 409

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respitory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

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

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C
B
A
BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANTS
This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

Fragrance and biodegradable surfactants


Directions from Packaging

Fabric Safety: For use on wool, nylon and other synthetic carpets. Safe for use on stain-resistant carpets. Before Cleaning: Test for colorfastness on a hidden section of carpet. Remove loose dirt from the area to be cleaned. For wet spills, blot area with a clean, absorbent cloth. Follow the directions below. Spray soiled area with FORMULA 409¨ CARPET SPOT & STAIN REMOVER and allow to penetrate for 3 minutes. Gently rub or blot area with a clean, absorbent cloth or colorfast sponge. Repeat as needed. Allow to dry completely and then vacuum. For best results, use promptly after the spot occurs and do not over-wet carpet. Some stains will cause permanent discoloration even after cleaning.


Warnings

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT. Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact. FIRST AID: EYES Wash eyes with water for 15 minutes. IF SWALLOWED Drink a glassful of water. Call a doctor or poison control center. SKIN Rinse skin with water. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



Understanding scores

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Hazard score

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