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Disney's Toxic Cleaners
A review of over 80 chemicals used at Disney World parks, restaurants and hotels indicates that there is a lot of room to reduce unnecessary toxic chemicals. The five products below gives an example of the health risks Disney’s toxic cleaners can cause:
1) Aerosol Air Freshener (Airspace Mt Valleys)
This air freshener contains acetone and propane; when inhaled, it causes nose, throat, lung and eye irritation; eye damage can be permanent; damages the central nervous system leading to headaches, lightheadedness, confusion, increased pulse rates, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness and possible coma; also effects the blood; when swallowed, high levels can result in unconsciousness and damage to the skin in the mouth; skin contact can result in irritation and damage to the skin; continued use may damage the liver, kidneys, nervous, and respiratory systems including increased birth defects and lowered ability to reproduce.
2) Laundry Detergent (Mikro-Bac II)
A germicidal detergent, this product contains a mixture of chemicals (o-benzyl-p-chlorophenol, o-phenyl phenol, ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, anonic surfactants) that cause chemical burns to the eyes and skin if inhaled and to the mouth, throat, and stomach if swallowed; causes central nervous system and respiratory depression leading to headaches, dizziness, and loss of coordination; continued use can result in damage to the nervous and reproductive systems, and to kidneys, lungs, and blood; also a suspected carcinogen.
3) Floor Maintenance Cleaner (Easy Glow Daily Floor Maintainer)
This cleaner contains glycol ethers (diethylene glycol methyl ether, ethylene glycol) that irritate the eyes and skin; cause stomach distress, nausea, and vomiting if swallowed; continued use may cause reproductive effects includingphysical birth defects, and damage the nervous system, liver, kidneys, lungs, and blood.
4) Glass Cleaner (Oasis 257)
This cleaner contains 2-butoxyethanol, ethanolamine and propylene glycol n-propyl ether which cause irritation of the eyes, skin and upper respiratory system; extremely damaging to lungs and upper respiratory system; symptoms include headaches, nausea, and vomiting; may be absorbed through the skin; can cause allergic reactions, especially in asthmatics; continued use may damage the liver, spleen, kidneys, blood, nervous and reproductive systems.
5) Liquid Cleaner (Quik Fill 910)
This cleaner contains phosphoric acid, citric acid, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and surfactants that can cause chemical burns of the eyes and skin; may cause permanent blindness; harmful or fatal if swallowed; may cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting; if inhaled, vapors or mist cause irritation, including a burning taste, sneezing, coughing and difficulty breathing; people with asthma or other lung problems may be more affected; continued use may cause damage to the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.
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