일부 생활화학용품에 함유된 성분 및 유해물질 조사 - 세정제와 소독제를 중심으로 -

Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the ingredients used in ten consumer product categories anddetermine hazardous substances among these ingredients. Methods: A total of 542 commercial products in ten consumer product categories were selected. The consumerproducts were sticker removers, washing machine cleaners, multi-purpose cleaners, mold removers, glasscleaners, chlorinated sanitizers, air conditioner cleaners, disposal cleaners, drain cleaners and disinfectant sprays. The company list was complied from governmental records and a market survey. The respective companies werecontacted for a list of ingredients found in the 542 products. Results: The corresponding companies listed 163 ingredients. According to European Union (EU) Directive 67/548/EEC, 38 of the 163 ingredients were classified as dangerous substances. Among these substances, 28ingredients were hazardous to the skin, 15 were hazardous to the eye, and nine were hazardous if inhaled. Threeingredients were classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction) substances: liquefiedpetroleum gases (LPG) with carcinogenicity and mutagenicity, and VM&P naphtha and ligroine withcarcinogenicity. Conclusion: Various chemicals, including hazardous substances, were used in consumer products. Riskassessment of consumer products is required in order to protect the population from health risks.