Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Preservatives
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Suspected of causing genetic defects
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
moderate
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
fatal if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
fatal if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
causes damage to organs
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes damage to organs
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
upper respiratory tract irritation
upper respiratory tract irritation
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Preservatives
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
low
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Generally accepted as an asthmagen.
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Generally accepted as an asthmagen.
some
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Suspected of causing cancer
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Suspected of causing cancer
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Known to cause cancer
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Known to cause cancer
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Carcinogenic to humans
some
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Probably carcinogenic to humans
some
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes nasal cancer
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes nasal cancer
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Generally accepted as an asthmagen.
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Generally accepted as an asthmagen.
some
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
suspected human carcinogen
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
suspected human carcinogen
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes respiratory irritation
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes skin irritation
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
eye irritation
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
eye irritation
low
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
Preservatives
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
Impurity: FORMALDEHYDE
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database