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CLR Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover
CLR Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover
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Hard Water Stain RemoverBRAND
CLRDATA LAST UPDATED
January 21, 2020
Ingredient concerns
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Health Concerns
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No DataAsthma / Respiratory
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LOWSkin Allergies & Irritation
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LOWDevelopmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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No DataCancer
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LOWEnvironment
Ingredient scores
Ingredient Disclosure: good
Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.
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CI 42090 (FD&C BLUE NO. 1 OR D&C BLUE NO. 4)
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FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (CI 19140)
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LAURAMINE OXIDE
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TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL BUTYL ETHER
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GLUCONIC ACID
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A |
WATER
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LACTIC ACID
LACTIC ACID, L-
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Ingredients from the label
Water, Lactic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lauramine Oxide, Tripropylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether, Blue 1, Yellow 5
Directions from Packaging
HOUSEHOLD GLOVES RECOMMENDED; HOW TO USE CLR Calcium Lime and Rust Product: ALWAYS SPOT TEST ON A HIDDEN SURFACE FIRST before beginning any cleaning job. May etch older sinks, tubs and tiles. Always avoid prolonged contact with any surface. After 2 minutes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with cold clean water. ; Showerhead, Toilets, Tubs, Sinks, Porcelain, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Brick, Coffeepots, Tea Kettles, and Humidifiers: Mix equal parts (50/50 CLR) to water solution) for light stains/build-up. Repeat as necessary. Use full strength for stubborn stains/build-up. After 2 minutes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with cold clean water.; Concrete: Use per instructions above but do not use on colored concrete, concrete under 1 year old, or on sealed or stamped concrete. Due to various compositions of concrete a lightening or darkening may occur. After 2 minutes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with cold water.; Coffeemakers: Refer to your coffee maker manual cleaning directions first. Mix 1 part CLR product to 8 parts water, remove filter, run through cycle. Rinse well with 4 pots of water. DO NOT USE in coffeemakers that hold water permanently including espresso, Gevalia or Keurig machines. See website for more detailed instructions. Washing machine/ Dishwaters: add 1/2 cup to an empty machine on normal cycle. Run another cycle empty with just water to rinse.
Warnings
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.; DO NOT USE ON Natural Stone/ Marble, terrazzo, colored grout, metallic/painted/coated/sealed surfaces, steam irons/steamers/steam machines, ANY damaged or cracked surfaces, brass/copper/aluminum, galvanized metal, clothing/fabric/carpeting, wallpaper, refined bathtubs, wood, colored concrete, concrete less than 1 yr. old, sealed or stamped concrete ; WARNING: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. EYE IRRITANT. VAPOR MAY BE HARMFUL. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS OR CHEMICALS INCLUDING BLEACH, AS TOXIC FUMES MAY RESULT. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY BOTTLE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Use in well ventilated area. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation continues. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; drink a glass of water followed with milk. Call a physician immediately.
This product is a certified green cleaner.
Safer Choice
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Safer Choice is a voluntary program overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agency certifies products, including household cleaners, that meet their criteria for human and environmental safety. Companies may carry the Safer Choice Seal if they formulate products with ingredients that meet standards developed through the program. Acceptable ingredients receive a green circle (low concern based on experimental and modeled data), a green half-circle (low concern based on experimental and modeled data, but with some data gaps), or a yellow triangle (some hazard concern).
Web: http://www.epa.gov/saferchoice
Unknown:
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.