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Liquid-Plumr is a chemical drain opener made of 0.5–2% sodium hydroxide and 5–10% sodium hypochlorite,[1] and a surfactant, produced by Clorox. The product is safe for septic systems, PVC, plastic, and copper pipes, although is not recommended for and can damage rubber piping.[2]

The Liquid-Plumr products have a child-resistant closure that prevents leaking and potential harm. However, in 2016 Clorox issued a voluntary recall on products sold before March 21, 2016 due to failures with the child-resistant closure affecting about 5.4 million units with no injuries reported.[3][4]

Liquid Plumr bottle

History[edit]

Three months after Procter & Gamble acquired Clorox in 1957, the Federal Trade Commission sued under the Clayton Act. After a decade of legal battles, the United States Supreme Court ordered P&G to divest itself of Clorox. Clorox became an independent company again on January 2, 1969 and in April 1969, Clorox pooled all its available cash and credit to buy Liquid-Plumr drain opener.[5]

Products[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "LIQUID-PLUMR Material Safety Data Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-12-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  • ^ "FAQs on How to Unclog a Drain or Sink | Liquid-Plumr". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  • ^ a b c d "Safety Recall". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  • ^ "Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement". U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  • ^ "The Clorox Company | Company Information". 2008-02-25. Archived from the original on 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2017-01-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  • ^ "Liquid-Plumr Hair Clog Eliminator for Clogged Shower Drains". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
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