Rense- og pudsemidler til metal - Miljøstyrelsen

The do-it-yourself products are made of relatively few chemical substancesand are based on the above mentioned types of cleaning materials andpolishes.In the project the harmful and environmentally hazardous characteristics ofthe substances have been examined in general. The result of this examinationfocuses on the use of nonylphenolethoxylates, thiourea, preservatives, dyesand perfumes in the cleaning materials and polishes. Nonylphenolethoxylate isunwanted in the outside environment whereas health effects may be discussedin connection with the other substances. Thiourea is suspected of beingcarcinogenic and reproduction toxic. The preservatives are suspected of beingallergenic, whereas the dyes and perfumes do not have any function in thecleaning materials and polishes.This project does not contain an evaluation of the effectiveness and durabilityof the cleaning materials and polishes.9