Public Health Awareness...
A Medical Perspective
Linda Hutchinson, RN Edie McRae, LVN
Michele Brooks, RN Celia Goodson, MD Christa Shaugan, RN

Additional Medical Professionals

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    IT SAYS IT'S "GREEN"...
BUT IS IT REALLY SAFER?!? 



HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST COMMERCIALS ON "NATURAL" CLOROX GREENWORKS?!?   THEY ARE REALLY BEAUTIFUL .....  LOOKING LIKE SOMETHING YOU'D WANT TO USE IN YOUR HOME DON'T THEY??

SO LET'S CHECK OUT MORE INFO ON THE CLOROX SITE:   


  • Q. What does natural mean? Are Green Works™ products 100% natural?

    • A. Currently, there is no industry standard definition for natural cleaners. To create Green Works™ natural cleaners we set ourselves a very stringent standard. The ingredients must come from renewable resources, be biodegradable and free of petrochemicals. Green Works™ cleaners are at least 99% natural. In certain cases we had to use synthetic ingredients, like the preservative and green colorant. But we're working hard to develop natural alternatives so the entire line can be 100% natural.

  • Q. Do Green Works™ products disinfect?

    • A. Not yet. But our scientists are focused on evaluating natural disinfecting ingredients. We hope to incorporate disinfecting into Green Works™ cleaners in the future.

  • Q. Why is Green Works™ more expensive than traditional cleaners?

    • A. The cost of natural ingredients is significantly higher than what is used in traditional cleaners. Green Works™ products cost less than other natural cleaners and when you consider they are more natural and work as well as traditional cleaners the premium price is a good value.

  • Q. Is Clorox merely jumping on the green bandwagon?

    • A. We've been working on natural products for the past 5 years. We set ourselves a difficult task—to set the standard for natural cleaning and create products that work as well as traditional cleaners. In fact, we delayed Green Works™ products from hitting the shelves by 6 months to further perfect the formula. We are fully committed to continuing to develop natural products that continue to set the standard for natural. 


    NOW-LET'S LOOK AT WHAT CLOROX SAYS ON THEIR MSDS:      

    http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/products/msds/greenworks/launchgreenworksapc1207.pdf



    The Clorox Company  Material Safety Data Sheet

    Product: GREEN WORKS™ NATURAL ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

    Other Designations Distributor Emergency Telephone Nos.

    For Medical Emergencies call:    1-800-446-1014

    II Health Hazard Data III Hazardous Ingredients

    Eye irritant. May cause skin irritation. No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure to this product.

    FIRST AID:

    EYE CONTACT: Immediately rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a doctor.

    INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. Call a doctor or poison control center.

    SKIN CONTACT: Rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a doctor.

    INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, call a doctor.

    Ingredient Concentration Worker Exposure Limit

    Alkyl polyglucoside 1 - 5% not established

    CAS # 68515-73-1

    Ethyl alcohol 1 - 5% 1000 ppm - TLV-TWA

    CAS # 64-17-5 1000 ppm - OSHA PEL

    TLV-TWA = ACGIH Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average

    OSHA-PEL = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit - Time Weighted Average

    IV Special Protection and Precautions V Transportation and Regulatory Data

    Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product contaminated clothing for prolonged periods.

    Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust to minimize exposure to product mist.

    Personal Protective Equipment: Wear safety glasses. Wear rubber or neoprene gloves if there is the potential for repeated or prolonged skin contact. In situations where exposure limits may be exceeded, a NIOSH approved respirator is advised.

    VI Spill Procedures/Waste Disposal VII Reactivity Data

    Spill Procedures: Absorb and containerize. Wash residual down to sanitary sewer. Contact the sanitary treatment facility in advance to assure ability to process washed-down material.

    Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.


    NOT A PRODUCT MOST OF US WOULD CHOOSE TO USE IN OUR HOMES, IS IT? 

    DON'T BELIEVE ALL THE COMMERCIALS YOU SEE ON TV GUYS!         I'M SURE SOME OF THE MOMS AND KIDS I'VE SEEN COME INTO OUR HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM OVER THE YEARS  WATCHED THE SAME TYPES OF COMMERCIALS!!     

    AS A REGISTERED NURSE, I "PREACH & TEACH" GOING GREEN  AND USING SAFER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.  JUST LOOK AT THE CANCER RATES TODAY!  LOOK AT THE ADD/ADHD ISSUES IN KIDS!  LOOK AT THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES!     AND HOW ABOUT CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND FIBROMYALGIA?!?   

    WHY BRING TOXIC CLEANERS KNOWN TO CAUSE OR EXACERBATE (TO WORSEN)  THESE CONDITIONS INTO OUR HOMES WHEN WE HAVE A CHOICE?!?   

    LINDA/CMAS, BS, RN
     

    If you have any questions or comments, contact the individual that gave you this information.

    CHOOSE to "GO GREEN"

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