EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning | DENATONIUM BENZOATE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, graffiti/stain remover, heavy duty cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, tub/tile/sink laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency cleaner, disinfectant wax/polish, wood (furniture only) laundry detergent pods, powder products for babies laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

Q414815, FT-0622841, ST51007042, AMMONIUM,6-XYLYLCARBAMOYL)METHYL]-, BENZOATE, SY075333, A823606, DB-049095, W-106547, D2124, K-8241

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
SOME

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
harmful in inhaled Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database

Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

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Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.