Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Illustrative List by Category of

Household/Urban Hazardous Substances
Category III: Cleaners, Fresheners and
Product Listing
Deodorizers
Chlorine bleach
Oxygen bleach
Bleaching powder
· Bleaches
Solid bleach
Bleaching textiles and fur
Household laundering and sanitizing
Abrasive Cleaners (liquids and powders)
Non-abrasive Cleaners (liquid, powder, spray)
· Cleaners (ie. corrosive, multi-purpose, Specialty Cleaners (Kitchen, Bathroom, Glass and Metal Cleaners,
surface, etc.) Floor and Furniture Cleaners)
All-Purpose Cleaners
Corrosive Cleaners
· Deodorizers Room deodorizers
· Dishwashing and laundry Dishwashing products (liquids, solid and powders)
detergents/soaps Detergents (liquid, powders, soaps)
· Disinfectants (for surfaces) Surface disinfectants (aerosols, liquids, powders)
Fabric Conditioner
· Fabric conditioners/softeners and
Fabric Softeners
ironing aids
Ironing aids
· Fresheners (ie. room, car, etc.), Fresheners (solid, liquids and aerosols)
aromatics, diffusers Scented candles (candles)
· Moisture absorbing agents (ie.
Silica gels
dessicant)
Wax (furniture and floor waxes)
Metal polishes
· Polishes
Leather and shoe polish
Oil, water and spirit-based polishes
Sanitizers (TriChlor, DiChlor, Bromine, Cyanuric Acid)
Oxidizers (Chlorine, Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorine Free Shock)
Water balancers
pH increaser (Soda Ash)
pH reducers (Sodium bisulfate)
Alkalinity Increases
· Pool chemicals
Calcium Hardness Increaser (Calcium Chloride)
Chlorine Neutralizer (Sodium Thiosulfate)
Chemical Combo Packs
Specialty Chemicals (Algaecides, Clarifiers, Enzymes, Filter
Cleaners, Metal Magnets, Phosphate Removers, Stain Removers,
Tile and Vinyl Cleaner)

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Health
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Category IV: Do-It-Yourself and
Product Listing
Hobby Items
Contact Cement
· Adhesives, glues, and sealants Sealants
General Purpose Adhesives (households, floor, tiles, surfaces)
Cleaners
· Automotive, furniture and jewelry care, Shampoo
and restoring products Waxes
Jewelry restoring products
· Button batteries Button cells
Crayons
· Coloring materials
Watercolors
Fabric dyes
· Fabric dyes, tattoo dyes
Synthetic fabric and tattoo dyes
Paints for household and facilities for coating purposes, such as
waterproof coating
Varnishes
· Paints, varnishes, and thinners
Paint thinners
Lacquers
Furniture maintenance products
Paint stripper
· Paint stripper
Paint remover
Chemical Removers
· Rust remover/degreasers Rust Converters
Chelating Agents
* Please note that this list is not exhaustive and products that are not included shall still be subject to classification and
confirmation of the Center for Cosmetics and Household/Urban Hazardous Substances Regulation and Research if it shall
fall within the scope of jurisdiction of the Household/Urban Hazardous Substances Division.

Civic Drive, Filinvest City, Alabang 1781 Muntinlupa, Philippines

Trunk Line +63 2 857 1900 Fax +63 2 807 0751
Website: www.fda.gov.ph Email: info@fda.gov.ph