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California Proposition 65

December 4, 2011 by Mo Leave a Comment

California Proposition 65 – I don’t know why they always have to interfere….. see the propitiation below. or click the link

http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html

Attention California Residents:
California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels. We care about our customers’ safety and hope that the information below helps with your buying decisions.
The general Proposition 65 notice is as follows:


WARNING:  This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


In addition, there are specific warnings for the following specific products:
  • Tools
  • Electrical Cords
  • Buffing Compounds & Finishing Products

 

Tools

California requires the following notice:
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  • lead from lead-based paints,
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Electrical Cords

California requires the following notice:
WARNING: The wires of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.


Buffing Compounds & Finishing Products

California requires the following notice on buffing compounds & finishing products that contain progesterone:
WARNING: This product may contain progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.
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