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air freshener cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, unknown/other cleaner, glass/window cleaner, mold and mildew remover, indoor duster, furniture/surfaces cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, tub/tile/sink cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower cleaner, soap scum remover cleaner, hard water stain/mineral remover deodorizer, toilet dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, dish washer dish detergent or soap, hand rinse aid, dish washer cleaner, carpet stain prevention/treatment, carpet cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, fabric/upholstery deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery cleaner, kitchen, general cleaner, granite/stone surfaces cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty cleaner, counter surface laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, delicate/hand-wash laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener laundry detergent, with fabric softener, he/high efficiency laundry, fabric softener cleaner, metal, stainless steel stain remover and deodorizer, pet cleaner, toy cleaner, electronics cleaner, disinfectant laundry detergent pods, powder dish detergent or soap, dish washer pods, powder products for babies cleaner, professional laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 35A, CONTAINS ETHYL ACETATE, SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 2B-4, CONTAINS N-HEPTANE, DEHYDRATED ALCOHOL, PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL, ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE, REAG. ISO, REAG. PH. EUR., >=99.8% (GC), LIQUID (CLEAR, COLORLESS), SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 3C, CONTAINS ISOPROPANOL, ALCOHOL DETERMINATION-ALCOHOL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP) REFERENCE STANDARD, SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 2B-5, CONTAINS N-HEXANE, ETHANOL CALIBRATION KIT, AMPULE OF 10 X 1.2 ML, CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL, ETHANOL, FOR SPECTROSCOPY, ANHYDROUS, DENAT. WITH 5% 2-PROPANOL + 5% METHANOL, SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 40B, CONTAINS TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL AND DENATONIUM BENZOATE

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Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

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Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for biodegradation; acute aquatic toxicity; cancer

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

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
EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration Only in: Household Cleaners	low	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The California Environmental Protection Agency reports inhalation of this substance does not cause cancer.	low	California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. 1999. Potential Health Risks of Ethanol in Gasoline.
The California Environmental Protection Agency reports inhalation of this substance does not cause cancer.	low	California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. 1999. Potential Health Risks of Ethanol in Gasoline.