California Proposition 65
California's Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain, or will expose consumers to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. We care about our customers' safety and hope that the information below helps with your buying decisions.
The general Proposition 65 notice is as follows:
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
or
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
In addition, there are specific warnings for the following specific product(s)/product categories:
Lead Acid Batteries
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Accessories
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints
- wood dust
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Outdoor Power Tools
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- compounds in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles
Gardening Hoses
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This hose contains chemical(s), including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Do not drink water from this hose. Wash hands after use.
PVC Coated Products; PVC Coated Wires and Cables
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vinyl Accessory Pouches / Soft bags
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Flexible Hoses for Vacuums
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Compressors
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- compounds in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Compressor Accessories
California requires the following notice:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- compounds in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.