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Multipliers are directionally informed by EPA Exposure Factors Handbook (2011) and CalEPA OEHHA but are not regulatory consensus. See /api/methodology for full disclosure."},"hazard_summary":{"sensitive_populations":"Home cooks, food service workers, families preparing meals daily","overall_risk":"moderate","primary_concerns":["Fragrance residue on hands (especially on fingers/fingertips used in food prep) transfers to food during handling/cutting/preparation. Standard hand washing removes 95% of residue, but incomplete removal means cumulative buildup. Home use: 10-20 washings daily with incomplete rinsing = 0.5-5 mg fragrance compound residue on hands during food prep. Food service workers: 50-100+ washings daily with multiple meals prepared = occupational exposure 5-10x higher than home users."],"exposure_routes":"Dermal absorption from repeated hand washing (10-20+ times daily); Hand-residue transfer to food during food preparation; Ingestion of fragrance compounds via contaminated food"},"exposure":{"users":["adult","child","occupational"],"routes":["dermal","oral"],"contact_types":["skin_prolonged","oral_direct"],"duration":"minutes","frequency":"daily","scenarios":["Oral/ingestion exposure during use of Scented Kitchen Hand Soap","Dermal contact during handling of Scented Kitchen Hand Soap (minutes contact)","Incidental mouthing or hand-to-mouth transfer by children"],"notes":"Exposure to Scented Kitchen Hand Soap occurs via dermal, oral. Children and infants face higher exposure per body weight due to developing detoxification systems, higher surface-area-to-weight ratio, and behavioral factors (mouthing, crawling)."},"consumer_guidance":{"usage_warning":"Use unscented or minimally fragranced hand soap for food preparation. If using fragranced soap, rinse hands thoroughly (15+ seconds) with clean water after washing, and wash again before handling ready-to-eat foods. Food service workers should use fragrance-free soap exclusively; occupational exposure limits apply in some jurisdictions.","safer_alternatives":["Unscented, fragrance-free hand soap: plain castile soap, Ecos Free & Clear, Seventh Generation Free & Clear","Plain water hand washing for most food-prep tasks","Antibacterial soap without fragrance (fragrance is not necessary for antimicrobial efficacy)","Gloves during food prep to eliminate hand residue transfer"]},"regulatory":{"applicable_regulations":[{"jurisdiction":"USA","regulation":"FDA 21 CFR Parts 170-199 (Food Contact Substances)","citation":"21 CFR 170-199","requirements":"All food-contact materials must comply with FDA regulations. Indirect food additives subject to Food Contact Notification program. 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