Hazardous Chemical Glossary

Talc

Cosmetic talc is carcinogenic. Talc-based powder has been linked to ovarian cancer. Found in baby and bath powders, face powders, dry rouges, and foot powders.

Talc

Cosmetic talc is carcinogenic. Talc-based powder has been linked to ovarian cancer. Found in baby and bath powders, face powders, dry rouges, and foot powders.

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

Irritating, corrosive, and highly toxic. Suspected of forming organophosphate properties, which cause excessive algae growth (see phosphates).

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

Irritating, corrosive, and highly toxic. Suspected of forming organophosphate properties, which cause excessive algae growth (see phosphates).

TEA

Also known as triethanolamine;see DEA. Moderate skin and severe eye irritant. Can react with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Found in a wide range of household cleaning and personal-care products.

TEA

Also known as triethanolamine;see DEA. Moderate skin and severe eye irritant. Can react with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Found in a wide range of household cleaning and personal-care products.

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate

See phosphates.

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate

See phosphates.

Trichloroethane

TCA Severe eye irritant. Can be absorbed through skin. Hazardous air pollutant. Inhalation and ingestion can lead to death. Found in cosmetics and degreasers.

Trichloroethane

TCA Severe eye irritant. Can be absorbed through skin. Hazardous air pollutant. Inhalation and ingestion can lead to death. Found in cosmetics and degreasers.

Toluene

Also known as xylene; see petroleum distillates, organic solvents. Highly toxic petrochemical solvent. Eye and skin irritant. Carcinogenic. Neurotoxic and reproductive effects. Found in spot removers, car cleaners, and paints.

Toluene

Also known as xylene; see petroleum distillates, organic solvents. Highly toxic petrochemical solvent. Eye and skin irritant. Carcinogenic. Neurotoxic and reproductive effects. Found in spot removers, car cleaners, and paints.