What’s under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Every public facility is required to have the MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheets) available in order to inform and protect the public, just in case someone was harmed by the products.  However, we as individuals don’t have a clue on the dangerous effects and side effect of these products we are randomly using.

In this article, I am addressing ONLY the SIDE  EFFECTS of everyday DISINFECTANTS

HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENT POSSIBLE EFFECTS of Disinfectants

AMMONIA Fumes irritate eyes and lungs; can cause burns or rashes on skin; can produce deadly chloramine gas if mixed with chlorine containing products

DETERGENTS Toxic and poisonous to ingest, causing nausea and in extreme cases - coma

CRESOL Corrosive to tissue, damages liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and spleen

LYE Caustic product that burns skin, can cause blindness

PHENOL Central nervous system depression; severely affect circulatory system; corrosive to skin; suspected carcinogen

PINE OIL Irritates eyes and mucous membranes

Disinfectants are considered pesticides. They reduce some germs and are a temporary measure at best for making your home “germ free.” Skin contact and vapors can be irritating and corrosive to the respiratory system and skin. Disinfectants are especially hazardous when dispersed from aerosol cans because the disinfectant can be easily ingested through the nose and mouth.

Disinfectants may contain one or more of the following hazardous substances: ammonia, cationic detergents, cresol, lye, phenol, pine oil. Please refer to these compounds for specific health hazards associated with these ingredients.

Use: Avoid aerosol dispensers. Handle disinfectant with gloves to avoid corrosive effects and absorption through skin and wear safety goggles. Make sure ventilation is adequate with plenty of fresh air present. Do not use disinfectants around food, animals, or children.

Storage: Keep away from children. Store in a well ventilated area.

Disposal: Use up as intended. To dispose of unused or unwanted portions take the product to a hazardous household waste collection center. If collection is not available, then flush the product down the drain with plenty of water. If on a septic tank or lagoon, dispose of small quantities over a number of days.

Go here to do some research http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/

The following information is from: http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/town/main.html

Do I know of a great alternative?

www.bellawelllifestyles.com and go to the GREEN Cleaner section for a full array of Safe, Effective, Household Cleaners.