Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Water softener
May damage fertility.
May damage fertility.
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Water softener
May damage the unborn child.
May damage the unborn child.
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Water softener
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
high
EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
Water softener
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Water softener
Causes respiratory irritation
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Water softener
Causes skin irritation
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards