Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Antiredeposition agent
Known to cause cancer
Known to cause cancer
high
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Antiredeposition agent
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
moderate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Antiredeposition agent
kidney damage
kidney damage
moderate
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Antiredeposition agent
Asthmagen (sensitizing)
Asthmagen (sensitizing)
moderate
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Antiredeposition agent
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
moderate
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Antiredeposition agent
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
moderate
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Antiredeposition agent
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Antiredeposition agent
causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
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
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
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Antiredeposition agent
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Antiredeposition agent
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Antiredeposition agent
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Antiredeposition agent
Causes respiratory irritation
Causes respiratory irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Antiredeposition agent
may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
Causes skin irritation
Causes skin irritation
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Antiredeposition agent
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
some
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Antiredeposition agent
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Toxic of swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
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
Antiredeposition agent
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Antiredeposition agent
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
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
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
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Antiredeposition agent
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.
some
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
Antiredeposition agent
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
Antiredeposition agent
EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
Antiredeposition agent
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Antiredeposition agent
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Antiredeposition agent
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Known to cause cancer
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Known to cause cancer
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Antiredeposition agent
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
some
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Antiredeposition agent
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
some
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Antiredeposition agent
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Antiredeposition agent
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis