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LA's Totally Awesome Drain Opener


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CATEGORY

Drain Opener/Clog Remover

BRAND

LA's Totally Awesome

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • HIGH
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • HIGH
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    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.

F
F
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient

Ingredients from the label

Sodium hydroxide, and surfactants


Directions from Packaging

Cap instructions: To open - push cap down while unscrewing. To close - Push down and screw cap on tightly. Directions: Pour specified dosage (1/2 bottle), directly into drain. Allow to work 30 minutes or longer. Flush with hot water for 2-3 minutes. Repeat application if necessary and let stand one hour or more; then flush. For tough clogs, let stand overnight before flushing with hot water.


Warnings

Poison: Burns severely on contact. Precautions - Read before using - Poison: May be fatal or cause permanent damage if swallowed. May burn eyes and skin severely. Contains sodium hydroxide (caustic soda-lye). Wear rubber gloves and clean with plenty of water mixed with equal parts of vinegar. Always keep out of reach of children. Immediately give first aid. Eyes: Rinse immediately with water. Remove contact lenses. Then flush with water for at least 20 minutes. If swallowed: Rinse mouth rapidly, then immediately drink a glassful of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting. Skin: Remove affected clothing, flush with water for 15 minutes. Immediately call emergency room, poison center or physician. Keep out of reach of children. Transport and store container in upright position.

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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