Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
May damage fertility.
Component: SODIUM BORATE
May damage fertility.
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
May damage the unborn child.
Component: SODIUM BORATE
May damage the unborn child.
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
high
EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
Oxygen bleach
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
ATSDR states that inhalation of household strength hydrogen peroxide (3%) can cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapors from concentrated (over 10%) hydrogen peroxide can cause pulmonary irritation.
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
ATSDR states that inhalation of household strength hydrogen peroxide (3%) can cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapors from concentrated (over 10%) hydrogen peroxide can cause pulmonary irritation.
some
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2002. Hydrogen Peroxide CAS #7722-84-1. Division of Toxicology ToxFAQs.
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes respiratory irritation
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Oxygen bleach
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Causes respiratory irritation
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Oxygen bleach
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes skin irritation
Component: SODIUM BORATE
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Oxygen bleach
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Causes skin irritation
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Oxygen bleach
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
low
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Oxygen bleach
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Oxygen bleach
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
Component: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
