Hygienic Cleaning Products used in the kitchen; Exposure and risks

In this study it was examined how people are exposed to compounds contained in hygienic cleaning products used in the kitchen. The products for which exposure was assessed are dishwashing liquids, hygienic cleaning napkins, spray cleaners and bleach containing products (abrasive, all purpose cleaner and bleach). For each product type, exposure was assessed for one sample compound while performing one or two cleaning tasks in the kitchen. The exposure assessments were performed using the computer application, CONSEXPO. The calculated exposures were compared to the toxicity of the assessed compounds in order to assess risk. Exposure to didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride is concluded to be a possible cause of slight dermal irritation when using a hygienically cleaning trigger spray. On the basis of a first toxicological screening, exposure to the assessed compounds when using the products for cleaning tasks in the kitchen is not expected to cause adverse health effects