How and where to use Lysol disinfectant spray to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. For great protection from germs, be sure to disinfect frequently touched areas such as light switches, door handles, kitchen counters, fridge and microwave handles, remotes and more.

History. The first Lysol Brand Antiseptic Disinfectant was introduced in 1889 by Gustav Raupenstrauch to help end a cholera epidemic happening in Germany. The original formulation of Lysol contained cresols. This formulation may still be available commercially in some parts of the world.

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Lysol is a 50% solution of cresol (3-methyl phenol) in saponified vegetable oil. Thymol is an alkyl derivative of phenol obtained from volatile oils of Thymus vulgaris, Monarda punctata, or Trachyspermum ammi. It occurs in colorless crystals with a characteristic pungent odor and taste.

Prolonged inhalation in a closed environment will create headaches, cough, fatigue and drowsiness. Skin exposure might result in severe redness and burning. Lysol spray uses denatured ethanol, which can cause ethanol poisoning when ingested.

Cleaning your mattress and other non-washable fabrics Our Lysol® Disinfectant Spray kills 99.9% of the germs that are hanging around on your homes' soft furnishings. Its unique cap completely covers large areas without over wetting, making it great for soft surfaces such as your decorative cushions, mattress, sofa etc.

Vintage ads can be both hilarious and shocking, and some of the most often passed around old ads are these ones about women using “'Lysol' brand disinfectant” for “feminine hygiene.” The ad had women claiming, “I use Lysol always for douching.” At the time, Lysol was “an antiseptic soap whose pre-1953 formula contained ...

During the interwar period, Lysol Disinfectant was sold throughout Canada and the United States as a contraceptive douche for women. In fact, Lysol became the leading over-the-counter contraceptive sold on the euphemistically termed “feminine hygiene” market.

Origins of Lysol and Where its Produced (Reckitt Benckiser, 2021). The global supply chain of Lysol is centered in the UK from a monetary standpoint with its main manufacturing process in the United States. There is a major factory in New Jersey that makes all of the company's product.

Where is Lysol 's headquarters? Lysol is located in Parsippany, New Jersey, United States .

Lysol is toxic to humans if used incorrectly. If a person ingests Lysol, give the victim a glass of water and seek immediate medical attention. Ingesting Lysol may cause nausea, vomiting, circulatory failure, respiratory failure, central nervous system depression, liver dysfunction and kidney dysfunction.

Known Ingredients

• Ingredient.
• MIPA-BORATE.
• MYRISTALKONIUM SACCHARINATE.
• ETHANOLAMINE.
• Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient.
• AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE.
• T-BUTYL ALCOHOL.
• BUTANE.