{"id":4781,"date":"2017-04-10T12:19:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T04:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/envirosafesolutions.com.au\/articles\/?page_id=4781"},"modified":"2026-05-10T12:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T04:09:48","slug":"envirosafe-industrial-chemical-safety-rating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/envirosafesolutions.com.au\/articles\/about\/envirosafe-industrial-chemical-safety-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Envirosafe Rating Info"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0 30px;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\">The Envirosafe Solutions industrial chemical safety ratings help buyers find safe and effective products quickly. We offer a reliable reference for choosing liquids that protect both the user and the environment.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1\">Specifically, our management team places a heavy emphasis on high performance. We believe that chemicals should be very effective while maintaining a low impact on nature. Therefore, we focus on offering products that are safe to use in any industrial setting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #608830; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Envirosafe Solutions\u2122 director Murray Simon says this:<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f9ed; border: 1px solid #d1e2bb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px; position: relative; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0 20px 10px 0;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/quote_1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">The many issues associated with the use of toxic chemicals used in a vast range of products are coming to light, and slowly we are beginning to appreciate that there is in fact considerable long term harm that results from the use of these products. These are what I would term the hidden costs\u2014costs in terms of damage to the environment; health-related costs, both to us as individuals and to companies in the form of lost time as a result of injury\/illness; and finally the costs involved in the storage and transport of dangerous goods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">We strongly urge you to consider the hidden costs of these usually toxic and often misrepresented as &#8216;cheap(er)&#8217; products, which invariably they are not when you consider all the factors. At best they are cost comparable with ours on face value; however, most of our clients are pleasantly surprised when they find out the prices in our range of non-toxic products are competitive with what they are using now, not to mention their astonishment at how effective they are!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/quote_2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #608830; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">A closer look at our industrial chemical safety rating system<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 5px; background: #fff;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rating_pic01.jpg\" alt=\"Rating System\" width=\"380\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Envirosafe Solutions &#8220;Extreme Green&#8221;<\/b> range is made under strict license. We rate these products in collaboration with an independent chemist. Furthermore, our rating is derived from Worksafe WA technical data (MSDS) and current regulatory standards. This system provides a transparent look at the safety profile of every product.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1\">We developed this system specifically for the busy professional. It serves as a &#8220;ready reckoner&#8221; for your site. Consequently, you can quickly assess how a product performs across the three areas most impacted by industrial compounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">User Safety<\/b><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">Environmental Health<\/b><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">Storage\/Transport Risks.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compare our industrial chemical safety ratings against common generic products \u2014the difference in OHS and environmental impact might surprise you.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"34%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/r_health.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"260\" height=\"225\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"33%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/r_env.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"260\" height=\"225\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"33%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/r_trns.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"260\" height=\"225\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"0%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtn_mhd_l.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td class=\"rtn_mhdbg\" style=\"background: url('\/ratinginfo\/rtn_mhd_bg.jpg'); font-weight: bold; padding-top: 5px;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"100%\">Mouse-over our interactive table below for more information on each topic<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"0%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtn_mhd_r.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 5px;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"0%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_tl.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: url('http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_tbg.jpg') repeat-x 0 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"0%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_tr.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: url('http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_lbg.jpg') repeat-y 0 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_l.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #eaeaea url('http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_mbg.jpg') repeat-x 0 0; font-size: 12px;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"rttbl\" style=\"height: 738px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"25%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_evsslogo.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Our sustainable liquids are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Other brands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Harmful ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r2\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p2.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set4\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Industrial Hand Cleaner contains no petro solvents and relies on naturally occurring orange oil as its solvent component.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p2c2.gif\" alt=\"Industrial Hand Cleaner contains no petro solvents and relies on naturally occurring orange oil as its solvent component.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Petrosolvents - Petroleum based additives are flammable and are transported as hazardous goods.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p2c3.gif\" alt=\"Petrosolvents - Petroleum based additives are flammable and are transported as hazardous goods.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set6\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Kerosine - Toxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the lungs are the most commonly affected organ.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p2c4.gif\" alt=\"Kerosine - Toxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the lungs are the most commonly affected organ.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r1\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p3.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set7\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"With Graffiti Remover, harmful acids are not a worry. Whilst a far safer option, Graffiti Remover works equally as well (or better!) than its more hazardous competitors.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p3c2.gif\" alt=\"With Graffiti Remover, harmful acids are not a worry. Whilst a far safer option, Graffiti Remover works equally as well (or better!) than its more hazardous competitors.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set8\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Harmful Acids - Highly caustic products containing Hydrofluoric Acid are extremely hazardous when used for graffiti removal.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p3c3.gif\" alt=\"Harmful Acids - Highly caustic products containing Hydrofluoric Acid are extremely hazardous when used for graffiti removal.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set9\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Fluorides - Workers in the industries that use or produce fluoride compounds are at greatest risk of exposure.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p3c4.gif\" alt=\"Fluorides - Workers in the industries that use or produce fluoride compounds are at greatest risk of exposure.\" width=\"203\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r2\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p4.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set10\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Our dishwasher liquids are caustic free and contains scale removers to keep machines scale free.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p4c2.gif\" alt=\"Our dishwasher liquids are caustic free and contains scale removers to keep machines scale free.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"Caustic Corrosive Effects - \t\nToxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the lungs are the most commonly affected organ. The chemical properties of the individual hydrocarbon determine the specific toxicity, while the dose and route of ingestion affect which organs are exposed to the toxicity. Unlike the aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbons, the halogenated hydrocarbons tend to cause a wider range of toxicity. The toxic affects of hydrocarbons can fall into the following categories: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal &amp; Dermal.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"USE CAUSTICS AND CORROSIVES. Most competitor's products contain large amounts of caustics (dangerous goods).\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p4c3.gif\" alt=\"USE CAUSTICS AND CORROSIVES. Most competitor's products contain large amounts of caustics (dangerous goods).\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set12\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Caustics: Cause tissue injury by chemical reaction, damaging tissue by donating or accepting protons in solution.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p4c4.gif\" alt=\"Caustics: Cause tissue injury by chemical reaction, damaging tissue by donating or accepting protons in solution.\" width=\"203\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r1\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p5.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set13\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Our cleaners are caustic free, contain low or no phosphates, and are safer to use while performing at optimum levels.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p5c2.gif\" alt=\"Our cleaners are caustic free, contain low or no phosphates, and are safer to use while performing at optimum levels.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set14\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Competitor's products often contain free caustics and\/or harsh acids and represent a potential health and environment risk.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p5c3.gif\" alt=\"Competitor's products often contain free caustics and\/or harsh acids and represent a potential health and environment risk.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Caustics (Sodium Hydroxide): Can cause severe chemical burns to skin\/eyes and damage the upper respiratory tract.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p5c4.gif\" alt=\"Caustics (Sodium Hydroxide): Can cause severe chemical burns to skin\/eyes and damage the upper respiratory tract.\" width=\"203\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r2\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p6.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set16\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Our degreasers are water-based and contain no harmful solvents, making them non-toxic and non-flammable.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p6c2.gif\" alt=\"Our degreasers are water-based and contain no harmful solvents, making them non-toxic and non-flammable.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set17\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"INCLUDE UNHEALTHY SOLVENTS AND SPIRITS. Many degreasers contain solvents such as kerosene, white spirits, etc. and present problems with disposal and health risks to operators.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p6c3.gif\" alt=\"INCLUDE UNHEALTHY SOLVENTS AND SPIRITS. Many degreasers contain solvents such as kerosene, white spirits, etc. and present problems with disposal and health risks to operators.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set18\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Kerosine - Toxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the lungs are the most commonly affected organ.  width=\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p6c4.gif\" alt=\"Kerosine - Toxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the lungs are the most commonly affected organ.  width=\" width=\"203\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"r1\">\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7.gif\" alt=\"Industrial chemical safety ratings\" width=\"210\" height=\"105\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set19\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"SOLVENT FREE. Our degreasers are water-based and contain no harmful solvents, making them non-toxic and non-flammable.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c2.gif\" alt=\"SOLVENT FREE. Our degreasers are water-based and contain no harmful solvents, making them non-toxic and non-flammable.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: #aaaaaa 1px solid;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"RELY ON HARSH, POTENTIALLY FATAL SOLVENTS. Traditionally harsh solvents such as Xylene, Toluene, MEK and the like are used for removing glue. These are quite harmful in use and represent health issues with operators.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c3.gif\" alt=\"RELY ON HARSH, POTENTIALLY FATAL SOLVENTS. Traditionally harsh solvents such as Xylene, Toluene, MEK and the like are used for removing glue. These are quite harmful in use and represent health issues with operators.\" width=\"223\" height=\"105\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 0;\" rowspan=\"3\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c4.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set21\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"Xylene: Short-term exposure of people to high levels of xylene can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat; difficulty in breathing; impaired function of the lungs; delayed response to a visual stimulus; impaired memory; stomach discomfort; and possible changes in the liver and kidneys. Both short- and long-term exposure to high concentrations of xylene can also cause a number of effects on the nervous system, such as headaches, lack of muscle coordination, dizziness, confusion, and changes in one's sense of balance. Some people exposed to very high levels of xylene for a short period of time have died. Although there are no conclusive studies in humans, it is possible that exposure of pregnant women to high levels of xylene may cause harmful effects to the fetus. Animal studies showed that xylene absorbed by the mother can cross the placenta and reach the fetus. The unborn animals may have reduced body weight and delayed bone mineralization if the level of xylene is high enough to be toxic to the mother. Some animal studies have shown that newborn babies that were exposed to xylene during pregnancy have problems after birth with motor coordination and the ability to orient themselves in their surroundings.\" href=\"#\" data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c4_1.gif\" alt=\"Xylene: Short-term exposure of people to high levels of xylene can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set22\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"Toluene: A serious health concern is that toluene may have an effect on your brain. Toluene can cause headaches and sleepiness, and can impair your ability to think clearly. Whether or not toluene does this to you depends on the amount you take in, how long you are exposed, and your genetic susceptibility and age. Low to moderate, day-after-day exposure in your workplace can cause tiredness, confusion, weakness, drunken-type actions, memory loss, nausea, and loss of appetite. These symptoms usually disappear when exposure is stopped. You may experience some hearing and color vision loss after long-term daily exposure to toluene in the workplace. Some studies in people have shown reproductive effects, such as an increased risk of spontaneous abortions, from exposure to toluene in the workplace.\" href=\"#\" data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c4_2.gif\" alt=\"Toluene: A serious health concern is that toluene may have an effect on your brain\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\n<div id=\"set23\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"MEK: Breathing methyl ethyl ketone for short periods of time (i.e. painting in a poorly ventilated area) can affect the nervous system. The effects may be headaches, dizziness, fatigue, narcosis (acts like a narcotic), nausea, vomiting, and cause you to pass out. Methyl ethyl ketone vapour irritates the eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged contact with the skin will cause irritation. Contact with the eyes can permanently damage them. Repeated exposure may damage the nervous system and may affect the brain.\" href=\"#\" data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/p7c4_3.gif\" alt=\"MEK: Breathing methyl ethyl ketone for short periods of time (i.e. painting in a poorly ventilated area) can affect the nervous system\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: url('http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_rbg.jpg') repeat-y 0 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_r.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_bl.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: url('http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_bbg.jpg') repeat-x 0 0;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.envirosafesolutions.com.au\/ratinginfo\/rtbx_br.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0\">We developed this system to take the guesswork out of chemical safety for you and your staff. 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