An ounce to a pint could be fatal to an adult if ingested. These guidelines apply to you. Same thing with the X-14 Instant Mildew Stain Remover and the Formula 409 Degreaser and Multi purpose Cleaner and so on. Few people, however, know the code exists, says Mary Dominiak, an environmental protection specialist and co-chairwoman of the Consumer Labeling Initiative, a project between government agencies and commercial companies intended to encourage consumers to read and better under stand labels on pesticides and disin fectants. At the same time.
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One of the trends driving this is the baby-boom genera tion seeking healthier products and seeking a lifestyle that is safer. For now, natural household clean ing products are found mostly in health-food stores and trendy groceries nationwide. Dominiak says the Consumer Labeling Initiative hopes to take some of the agate-size jargon on product labels and translate if into practical, safe advice. None of it matters, however, if you don't read the label first.