I found this around the Net. Thought it was interesting
Simple Green or Simply Lies?
Does the word 2-Butoxyethanol sound “green” to you? If you answered, no you are right. Working with the cheap and effective product for over a year now, I’ve noticed that when using it to clean counter tops and bathtubs I would start coughing, this lead me to believe that this product had a misleading name. The label claims that simple green is a “nontoxic” product and “bio-degradable” but is that true? In this article I’m going to break down the lies behind Simple Green.
Breaking Down Simple Green
Simple green contains 2-Butoxythanol which sounds like some science experiment. The name by no means sounds organic like other cleaning products such as vinegar, lemon juice or olive oil. So what is 2-Butoxyethanol really? Simple Green contains this known irritant. 2-Butoxinthenol has been can cause hemolysis, hematuria (blood in the urine), central nervous system depression, headache and vomiting, as listed by http://www.CDC.gov. (Click the link to be directed)
2-Butoxyethanol is listed as a class one toxin in European countries but in America 2-Butoxyethanon is a class 3 in 49 states except California. How could Simple Green really say that their product is “non-toxic”? In my opinion Simple Green is an affordable product but please I urge you to handle with care. Use gloves and respirators when handling simple green products as it is hazardous to your health; simple green will not tell you this, but I will.
Other Multipurpose Cleaners
Good old vinegar and water is the perfect solution to Simple Green. Put just enough vinegar to fill the bottom of any spray bottle and fill up with water. You can also use lemon juice and olive oil for wood surfaces as well. If you insist on using simple green please use responsibly.
Jeff Wible said
Dec 23, 2013
Simple Green is an over priced degreaser. Purple Power will do the same job at half the price.
Vinegar and water is not the same as butyl based cleaners,..it may work on some household problems such as hard water issues,..and even a disinfectant,..but it won't cut dirt and grease the way butyl based products will.
Jeff
Accuwash said
Dec 29, 2013
Jeff is dead on. Also people wright articles like this with little scientific or chemical knowledge. The toxicity of the chemical in question would have to be based on ppm in the bloodstream before toxicity is reached. Ppm in product. Path of entry into the body and loss of toxin through entry point. And last but not least the length of time it remains and or compounds from more exposure in the body.
TigerWash said
Jan 11, 2014
Purple Power works well and is $5/gal at Wal-Mart..
I found this around the Net. Thought it was interesting
Simple Green or Simply Lies?
Does the word 2-Butoxyethanol sound “green” to you? If you answered, no you are right. Working with the cheap and effective product for over a year now, I’ve noticed that when using it to clean counter tops and bathtubs I would start coughing, this lead me to believe that this product had a misleading name. The label claims that simple green is a “nontoxic” product and “bio-degradable” but is that true? In this article I’m going to break down the lies behind Simple Green.
Breaking Down Simple Green
Simple green contains 2-Butoxythanol which sounds like some science experiment. The name by no means sounds organic like other cleaning products such as vinegar, lemon juice or olive oil. So what is 2-Butoxyethanol really? Simple Green contains this known irritant. 2-Butoxinthenol has been can cause hemolysis, hematuria (blood in the urine), central nervous system depression, headache and vomiting, as listed by http://www.CDC.gov. (Click the link to be directed)
2-Butoxyethanol is listed as a class one toxin in European countries but in America 2-Butoxyethanon is a class 3 in 49 states except California. How could Simple Green really say that their product is “non-toxic”? In my opinion Simple Green is an affordable product but please I urge you to handle with care. Use gloves and respirators when handling simple green products as it is hazardous to your health; simple green will not tell you this, but I will.
Other Multipurpose Cleaners
Good old vinegar and water is the perfect solution to Simple Green. Put just enough vinegar to fill the bottom of any spray bottle and fill up with water. You can also use lemon juice and olive oil for wood surfaces as well. If you insist on using simple green please use responsibly.
Vinegar and water is not the same as butyl based cleaners,..it may work on some household problems such as hard water issues,..and even a disinfectant,..but it won't cut dirt and grease the way butyl based products will.
Jeff