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cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, mold and mildew remover, indoor duster, furniture/surfaces dish detergent or soap, dish washer cleaner, carpet cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet cleaner, granite/stone surfaces cleaner, counter surface bleach, oxygen bleach, unknown laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener laundry, fabric softener cleaner, metal, stainless steel stain remover and deodorizer, pet cleaner, disinfectant wax/polish, wood (furniture only) products for babies laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

ANW-15818, CO9816, MFCD00132673, INTERMEDIATE VISCOSITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ANTIFOAM EMULSION, 10% ACTIVE, VISCOSITY 1000-2000CST, INTERMEDIATE VISCOSITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ANTIFOAM EMULSION, 30% ACTIVE, VISCOSITY 1500CST, POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXY TERMINATED, REDUCED VOLATILITY, VISCOSITY 20 CST., INTERMEDIATE VISCOSITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ANTIFOAM EMULSION, 30% ACTIVE, VISCOSITY 1000-2000CST, INTERMEDIATE VISCOSITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ANTIFOAM EMULSION, 10% ACTIVE, VISCOSITY 800-2000CST, POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXY TERMINATED, EXTREME LOW VOLATILITY, VISCOSITY 12.500 CST., INTERMEDIATE VISCOSITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ANTIFOAM EMULSION, 20% ACTIVE, VISCOSITY 1000-2000CST

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Environment

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Evidence of biodegradation; acute aquatic toxicity

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

This substance meets the criteria for very persistent and very bioaccumulative.	high	Norwegian Enivronment Agency. 2021. SUBSTANCE EVALUATION CONCLUSION as required by REACH Article 48 and EVALUATION REPORT for Decamethyltetrasiloxane (L4) EC No 205-491-7 CAS RN 141-62-8. ECHA.
This substance meets the criteria for very persistent and very bioaccumulative.	high	Norwegian Enivronment Agency. 2021. SUBSTANCE EVALUATION CONCLUSION as required by REACH Article 48 and EVALUATION REPORT for Decamethyltetrasiloxane (L4) EC No 205-491-7 CAS RN 141-62-8. ECHA.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.	moderate	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Suspected of damaging fertility.	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study	some	EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
may cause respiratory irritation 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
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye 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 Only in: Household Cleaners	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database