Ammonia (Household Cleaners)
The question

Is Ammonia (Household Cleaners) safe in glass cleaner?

AvoidGlass cleaner

Corrosive cleaning agent used in glass cleaners and degreasers. Highly irritating to the respiratory system and mucous membranes. Extremely dangerous when mixed with bleach.

What the research flags

  • Respiratory tract irritation — can damage lung tissue with chronic exposure
  • Mixing with bleach creates chloramines — acutely toxic gas
  • Eye and skin irritant
  • Occupational exposure limits exist for reason — NIOSH REL 25 ppm

Regulatory
OSHA regulated — max 25 ppm TWA occupational exposure

Other glass cleaner ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    RegulatoryUS federal agency — ammonia
  2. [2]
    RegulatoryUS federal agency — ammonia.pdf
  3. [3]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 21029118

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific glass cleaner product. This is not medical advice.