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Whink Rust Stain Remover


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CATEGORY

Graffiti/Stain Remover

BRAND

Whink

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

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Ingredients from the label


Directions from Packaging

Not a general purpose rust remover. Do not use this product if you do not intend to follow the directions. Wear heavy duty household rubber gloves. Do not use with other household cleaners. Avoid contact on any surfaces not stated in directions, including bathtubs, countertops, stainless steel sinks and glass surfaces. Use on clothing, carpeting: Test for colorfastness. Dampen stain with water. Apply a few drop of Rust Stain Remover to stain. When stain is gone, rinse stain area thoroughly with cold water, then machine launder and dry clothing before wearing. Avoid contact with washer and dryer surfaces. Sinks: Use only on white sinks. Wipe over stain area with damp pad containing Rust Stain Remover. Rinse immediately with cold water. Repeat if necessary. Rinse or discard pad. Toilet bowls: Use only on white bowls. Apply Rust Stain Remover around and above waterline, then flush. Repeat on deep stains.


Warnings

Warnings: Danger: Contains hydrofluoric acid. Danger: Poison. May be fatal or cause permanent damage. Causes severe burns which may not be immediately painful or visible. Vapor harmful. Keep out of reach of children. Use only with heavy duty household rubber gloves. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Do not taste, swallow or breathe. Antidote: Medical care required. Physician alert: Specific antidotal treatment may be required. Emergency information-call 1-800-321-9065. First aid: Immediately do the following: Skin-Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with cool water for 15 minutes. Eyes-Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if any, and continue to flush with cool water. Swallowed-Rinse mouth with cool water. Drink large glass of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Then get immediate medical care.

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

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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