Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
Dangerous Chemicals Found in Carpet Cleaners
   
Solvents Acids and Corrosive Chemicals
  • Butoxyethanol and other glycol ethers
  • Tetrachloroethylene
  • Perchloroethylene
  • Hydroxyacetic acid
  • Hydrofluoric acid
  • Nitrilotriacetic acid
  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Sodium carbonate
Mildewcides and Disinfectants Other Chemicals
  • Tributyl tin
  • Formaldehyde
  • Phenol
  • Butane, propane and isobutanes (aerosol propellants)
  • Dibutyl phthalate
  • Nonylphenol ethoxylate (surfactant)
  • Octylphenol ethoxylate (surfactant)