Cleaning Chemicals Infosheet 2
Cleaning Chemicals Infosheet 2 : Potential Health Problems Caused by Cleaning Chemicals Many factors influence whether a cleaning chemical will cause health problems. Some important factors to consider include: (a) Chemical ingredients of the cleaning product; (b) How the cleaning product is being used or stored; (c) Ventilation in the area where the cleaning product is used; d) Whether there are splashes and spills; (e) Whether the cleaning product comes in contact with the skin; and (f) Whether mists, vapors and/or gases are released. Chemicals in some cleaning products can be irritating to the skin or can cause rashes. Cleaning products that contain corrosive chemicals can cause severe burns if splashed on the skin or in the eyes. Mists, vapors and/or gases from cleaning chemicals can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include burning eyes, sore throat, coughing, trouble breathing and heezing. Chemicals in some cleaning products can cause asthma or trigger asthma attacks. Some cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals that can enter the body through skin contact or from breathing gases into the lungs. Mixing cleaning products that contain bleach and ammonia can cause severe lung damage or death. See more from topic source: https://www.osha.gov/html/a-z-index.html
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