Lyes and alkaline detergents
Products: Soda, alkaline detergents with sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide as household chemicals; bleach (eau de Javel)
Info: Lyes and alkaline cleaning agents are corrosive, i.e. they destroy human tissue and pollute water. Large quantities can impair the functioning of sewage treatment plants. Detergents can react very violently with each other, generating a lot of heat and releasing harmful gases such as chlorine gas. Never mix different detergents as this can cause dangerous reactions. Always store detergents in their original containers.
Avoiding/reducing: Before buying special cleaning products, consider whether you really need them. In many cases, less is more. Use the right amount to save money. Use environmentally friendly detergents and cleaning agents.
Recycling/environmentally sound disposal: Cleaning agent residues are incinerated at high temperatures in a suitable facility.
The exclamation mark for irritating substances (e.g. irritating the respiratory system)
The dead tree and fish for substances dangerous for water
The body figure for substances very dangerous for health (e.g. cancerous)
The dripping test tubes on hand and surface for “caustic”