Hazardous Chemical Glossary

Methylparaben

See parabens.

Methylparaben

See parabens.

Methyl alchohol

See methanol.

Methyl alchohol

See methanol.

Methanol

Also known as methyl alchohol. Severe eye and skin irritant. Can cause blindness. Neurotoxic. Found in glass cleaners, some paint removers and strippers, and art products.

Methanol

Also known as methyl alchohol. Severe eye and skin irritant. Can cause blindness. Neurotoxic. Found in glass cleaners, some paint removers and strippers, and art products.

MEA (monoethanolamine)

See DEA.

MEA (monoethanolamine)

See DEA.

Lindane

Toxic. Readily absorbed through the skin. Known to cause convulsions and seizures. Animal carcinogenic. Found in head-lice treatments (shampoos).

Lindane

Toxic. Readily absorbed through the skin. Known to cause convulsions and seizures. Animal carcinogenic. Found in head-lice treatments (shampoos).

Lanolin

Causes allergic skin rashes. Cosmetic-grade lanolin can be contaminated with pesticides, including DDT, dieldrin, and lindane, which are carcinogenic, and diazinon, which is neurotoxic. Can enter the bloodstream through the...

Lanolin

Causes allergic skin rashes. Cosmetic-grade lanolin can be contaminated with pesticides, including DDT, dieldrin, and lindane, which are carcinogenic, and diazinon, which is neurotoxic. Can enter the bloodstream through the...