Hazardous Statement Definition

Typical cleaning products have a statement on the back:  “Hazardous for humans and domestic animals.”  As defined in the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq. ) and Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261 et seq. ) respectively, the term, “Hazardous for humans and domestic animals” means any chemical which is a physical hazard or a health hazard.  “A hazardous chemical is a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed humans and animals.  This involves chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system (the system of organs and tissues, primarily the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes, involved in the production of blood), and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.”