Shout Triple Acting Laundry Stain Remover
The first product I chose to look-up in the database is a product I unfortunately use often because of my pets. According to the database, this product does not meet the criteria for classification in any hazard class according to OSHA 29 CFR. Its HMIS rating is below:
Health: 1 (slight)
Flammability: 0 (minimal)
Reactivity: 0 (minimal)
After reviewing the information provided by the database, I was glad there was not an alarming health hazard for this product since I use it often and around my pets. It was interesting that this product does not have any listed potential health effects. Overall, I will continue to use this product and will most likely buy it again in the future.
Armor All No. 7 Auto Polish and Cleaner
My second product that I searched in the database is a common cleaner I use for my car and other items that need shining around the house. Its HMIS rating is:
Health: 1 (slight)
Flammability: 1 (slight)
Reactivity: 0 (minimal)
According to the database, this product overall does not have any alarming hazards. This product may cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact to the skin and eyes. It is non-toxic if ingested. According to OSHA, it is not carcinogenic. Overall, I will continue to use this product because it health hazard does not seem like an issue.
I also use Shout as a stain remover and it works pretty well. I’m glad to learn it does not meet the criteria for the hazard category. I am not fun of polish products since my husband takes care of our cars. Armor seems safe but I’ll suggest to wear gloves and avoid skin contact. Overall the National Library of Medicine's Household Products is a great database to get information about products and their ingredients. I am going to check all the products in this database before using them at home, so we can make well informed decisions about their use.
ReplyDeleteAfter this assignment, I have been more cautions to look at the ingredients in the products I use at home. It's very alarming to know that a lot of products can be dangerous to our own bodies. Every time I thought about using a new product, I always thought about the harm it can do to the environment and not necessarily the harm they can do to our bodies. Over all, the products that you use do not appear to be hazardous.
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