The product I decided to use is United 143 Spot Blotter, which is a carpet cleaner used in the classroom.
The common chemicals found in the product include; butoxyethanol, isobutane, isopropyl alcohol, and propane.
What are the health risks associated with this chemical?
Acute exposure to these chemicals can use eye and/or skin irritation, it can be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Individuals with previous skin or lung conditions who are exposed to the chemicals in this product can have their symptoms be aggravated.
The MSDS does not categorize any of these products as a carcinogen. Though, ToxNet classifies Butoxyethanol as a possible carcinogen. In various experiments, rats who had chronic exposure of butoxyethanol developed various tumors.
This product is only handled by the janitors on campus. This is not stored in the classroom, therefore students or myself do not have access to this. When this product is needed, it's only applied in the classroom when students are not inside, usually in the afterschool hours. Janitors are instructed to leave the doors and window open for a period of time to allow ventilation. When handling this product, janitors are to use gloves to protect from any skin exposure and safety glasses to avoid eye exposure. Since I do not handle this product personally, I was given no training or education about any risks associated with its use.
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