Is this the plumber's putty that has been banned in California because it causes cancer in people?
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This is the Oatey brand Plumbers Putty. I have not heard about this putty being banned in California because it causes cancer. In fact, I have not heard of any putty being banned in California. Jeff
1555706
There are some bad carcinogenic ingredients. Don't buy. Aluminum, oxibenzone.
1424264
It does not have the California warning about carcinogenic components, and believe me I looked closely. It is made of rubber in the USA. That is why I bought it, since I intend to be watering garden vegetables and herbs with it. I think Natalie Jane was referring to the comment about bacteria possibly growing in it. Just run the water for a few seconds to completely flush out the hose and you will have no problem. I looked for a long time to find a hose like this, so I believe that it is safe. Now the birds won't avoid my birdbath anymore...
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Alluminum and Nickle lead all caused cancer but you said that you thought that they may have be taken heavy metal out of their product and that is too what I read somewhere. Phennylalamine is an amino acid and the state of California has banned it .Do you think they took it out too?Please e mail me if allowed if bit leave a comment thx medicine
1812200
California is stupid. anything from a plastic water bottle to gasoline has that warning.
44541
They are washed in a petroleum-based solution. I just called the company to find out why. Also, there is a Prop 65 warning label on the product that it may cause cancer. Read up on prop 65 in California!
706526
yes, plumbers putty is applied to sink flange between the sink and the flange.
374957
I cannot find any tag/label which indicates that it contains cancer causing chemicals. That is not to say there aren't any proven cancer toxins since companies are not required to indicate that fact unless it is sold in California. Wish I could be of more help. I am concerned about toxicity in products too.
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Some states require Prop 65 warnings on basically everything. I'm assuming this company is based in CA, since that's where these warnings are most prevalent. You might notice it on buildings, too. This isn't condemnation of the product - it's a fact of life in CA.
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All the information I've been able to find on Proposition 65 is pretty vague. It it supposed to warn consumers of "chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm"As far as I can tell, there is no thought given to the amount of these chemicals - some of which you can't escape in the manufacturing process. More info can be found here: http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html Although the most helpful line from the faq seems to be: "To request more information regarding the chemical exposures that are the basis of the warning, contact the manufacturer of the product."If I had to guess what chemical warranted the proposition 65 warning, I would guess cadmium. All the information I've been able to find on Proposition 65 is pretty vague. It it supposed to warn consumers of "chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm"As far as I can tell, there is no thought given to the amount of these chemicals - some of which you can't escape in the manufacturing process. More info can be found here: http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html Although the most helpful line from the faq seems to be: "To request more information regarding the chemical exposures that are the basis of the... » Read More All the information I've been able to find on Proposition 65 is pretty vague. It it supposed to warn consumers of "chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm"As far as I can tell, there is no thought given to the amount of these chemicals - some of which you can't escape in the manufacturing process. More info can be found here: http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html Although the most helpful line from the faq seems to be: "To request more information regarding the chemical exposures that are the basis of the warning, contact the manufacturer of the product."If I had to guess what chemical warranted the proposition 65 warning, I would guess cadmium. « Show Less
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Does anyone else see the irony here? 5% of the sales from these gloves will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation yet they are treated with Prop 65 which causes cancer! Seriously?!! I wanted to buy these gloves, but now I absolutely will not. My small statement. Get rid of the chemicals in our world!!!
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Every place and everything in California says "The product (or this establishment) contains (uses) chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm." Read most of the signs in restaurants you eat in and hair salons you frequent.
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You can only go by what the manufacturer says and that is that all parts that come in contact with water are BPA free. The customer that claims the California prop issue needs to do some more research about what that means. There isn't a single water distribution system on the market that isn't flagged by that proposition so every drop of water you use has already passed through piping prop 65 deems questionable.
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it is illegal in california because it uses a pyrotechnic charge to propel the liquid.i did not know this until i had purchased it,retailers will still ship to ca. in most cases.
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Seriously??? Uhmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm sure it is some kind of "Palm Cancer" California passed out like candy back in the 50's...If you check the labels on just about ANYTHING you buy these days, California says it will cause cancer...Like Vanilla ice Cream, for example..."Who'duh'thot?"
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i am sorry to say i no longer have this item as it has been thrown in the garbage. i read the back of the package and saw a warning which stated " this product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and reproductive harm , wash hands after use." remember these are handlebar grips!!!!!!!!!
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I don't know the specific motives of company but I know that California passed a law telling manufacturers of cat litter to tell customers to NOT flush cat litter. Cat feces can contain a parasite that is dangerous for sea otters and the law was passed specifically to "improve the water quality in otters' natural habitat".You can read the full text of the law here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fgc&group;=04001-05000&file;=4500-4501