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An aerosol may be defined as a suspension of particles or droplets in the air and includes airborne dusts, mists, fumes or smoke. Suspended particle sizes may range from a few nanometers to hundreds of micrometers in diameter and particles can be manufactured or naturally occurring. Aerosols in the workplace pose both health and safety hazards ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Cleaning supplies and household products containing VOCs and other toxic substances can include, but are not limited to: Aerosol spray products, including health, beauty and cleaning products; Air fresheners; Chlorine bleach*; Detergent and dishwashing liquid; Dry cleaning chemicals; Rug and upholstery cleaners; Furniture and floor polish; and.
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- Overview
- Considerations regarding the use of disinfectants
- Health hazards and protective measures for chemicals used as disinfectants
- Health and flammability hazards and barrier recommendations for common active ingredients in disinfectants
- Additional resources
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- Manual of Analytical Methods
- Health Hazard Evaluations
•Considerations regarding the use of disinfectants
•Health hazards and protective measures for chemicals used as disinfectants
This information is intended to be used by employers and workers who use cleaning products and disinfectants, specifically those identified as effective against viruses, including avian (bird) flu, Ebola, and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
This page offers information about the health hazards that could be caused by cleaning products and disinfectants and the recommended barrier and respiratory protection workers can use to protect themselves from these hazards. When using disinfectants, the proper barrier protection should be used. This information, focusing on worker safety, supplements existing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for disinfection of viruses.
Many chemical disinfectants can be harmful to workers if they are unsafely handled and/or improperly used. Therefore, it is important that disinfectants are selected and used properly to ensure effective disinfection and avoid harm to individuals and damage to surfaces. Proper use of disinfectants should include:
•Selecting the appropriate disinfectant based on the type of surface to be disinfected (e.g., hard surface, soft surface, electronics, fabric, etc.)
•Understanding all potential health hazards and using all recommended protective measures, including barriers to prevent contact with body parts and respiratory protection (see table below)
•Following manufacturers’ instructions and product label directions for safe, effective use
•Using the proper concentration and application method
•Making sure to follow the required contact time (i.e., the amount of time the surface should be visibly wet) following application
The table below provides information about health hazards associated with recommended disinfectants for use against viruses and suggestions for how individuals can protect themselves against those health hazards while using the products. The table includes the following information:
•The chemical name and common names for that chemical
•The chemical abstract service number (CAS No.)
•Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) pictograms
•Health and flammability-related hazard statements
•Recommended glove barriers
* In some cases, precautionary labels for the chemicals listed in the table may be more or less restrictive depending on the concentration of the chemical or other inert chemicals in the formulation of the disinfectant. Always review the label on the product before use. For chemicals or products not listed in the table above, follow manufacturers’ recommendations in the product’s safety data sheet.
† The pictograms and health hazards were obtained from the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs) For more information about the pictograms please visit the OSHA website.
β The pictograms and health hazards were obtained from the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance GESTIS database.
§ Glove barrier recommendations are from the Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing.[1] Additional information on chemical protective clothing can be found in this resource. Always review the label on the product before use and follow manufacturers’ recommendations in the product’s safety data sheet.
** Additional information on respiratory protection recommendations, where available, can be found in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards in the links provided in the table.
†† OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1048 lists additional requirements for use of formaldehyde.
•OSHA/NIOSH InfoSheet: Protecting Workers Who Use Cleaning Chemicals
•Protect yourself: Cleaning Chemicals and Your Health
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) helps workers, employers, and occupational health professionals recognize and control workplace chemical hazards.
The NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) is a collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed.
The Health Hazard Evaluation Program (HHE) conducts onsite investigations of possible worker exposure to chemicals. Search the HHE database for more information on chemical topics.
- Toxic Ingredients. When you think about it logically, applying something to your skin every day that can essentially set on fire with just a match, doesn’t sound like the most ideal scenario.
- Bad for your Health. Many aerosol sprays contain highly toxic chemicals that are proven to be harmful to adults, children and family pets. Not to mention that, when it comes to using antiperspirants, sweating is a natural process that almost every human experiences (apart from the lucky few).
- Disposal of Aerosols. Another danger of aerosols is the task of appropriately disposing of them once you have finished an aerosol spray can. As the climate crisis is spoken about more widely, the public is now more aware than ever of their responsibility to recycle and use sustainable materials.
- Bad for the Climate. Aerosols affect the climate as strongly as greenhouse gases but in a completely different way. They can scatter sunlight, meaning they cool the planet by reflecting about 1/4 of the sun’s rays have to space, with the IPCC concluding that industrial aerosols have acted to significantly slow the increase in global temperature over the last thirty years.
Safety Data Sheet California CARB Compliant. 1 - Identification Manufacturer: WD-40 Company Product Name: WD-40 Multi-Use Product Aerosol Address: 9715 Businesspark Avenue San Diego, California, USA Product Use: Lubricant, Penetrant, Drives Out 92131 Moisture, Removes and Protects Surfaces From Telephone: Corrosion Emergency: 1-888-324-7596 ...
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Spray operations can present both physical and health hazards to those involved. The OSHA ventilation standard for general industry ( 29 CFR 1910.94) defines a "spray-finishing operation" as the "employment of methods wherein organic or inorganic materials are utilized in dispersed form for deposit on surfaces to be coated, treated, or cleaned."
Swallowing a small amount of wax is a choking hazard in young children but otherwise should not be toxic. Liquid air freshener, when swallowed in small amounts, can cause minor irritation to the mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Swallowing large amounts can cause drowsiness or intoxication. Swallowing spray air freshener can cause similar effects ...
