{"hq_id":"hq-p-hom-000131","name":"Dry erase board cleaner (whiteboard cleaner)","category":{"primary":"household","secondary":"cleaning products","tags":["whiteboard cleaner","dry erase","isopropanol","classroom","school"]},"product_tier":"HOM","overall_risk_level":"low","description":"Spray cleaner for whiteboards and dry erase surfaces containing isopropanol (10-30%), ethanol, surfactants, and sometimes fragrance. Used frequently in classrooms, offices, and meeting rooms. Primary concern is inhalation of isopropanol/ethanol vapors in poorly ventilated classrooms, especially with repeated daily use. Children in classrooms are exposed passively when teachers clean whiteboards. High-concentration alcohol solvents are the primary active cleaning agents.","synthesis":{"derived_risk_level":"severe","synthesis_confidence":0.648,"synthesis_method":"compound_composition","context_used":"human_child","context_source":"product_users","exposure_modifier":1.265,"vulnerability_escalated":true,"escalation_reason":"Child exposure group","compounds_resolved":1,"compounds_total":1,"synthesis_date":"2026-05-09","synthesis_version":"1.2.0","methodology_note":"exposure_modifier and adjusted_magnitude are computed from ALETHEIA-calibrated heuristics (route × duration × frequency multipliers, clamped to [0.5, 1.4]). 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":"child","overall_risk":"low","primary_concerns":["Inhalation of alcohol vapors in poorly ventilated classrooms","Repeated daily exposure for teachers and students"],"exposure_routes":"inhalation (primary), dermal"},"exposure":{"routes":["inhalation","dermal"],"contact_types":["inhalation","skin_incidental"],"users":["adult","child"],"duration":"acute","frequency":"daily","scenarios":["Teacher spraying cleaner in classroom multiple times daily","Children inhaling vapors in poorly ventilated classroom","Skin contact during cleaning"],"notes":"Classroom ventilation is often inadequate. Children have higher relative ventilation rates and lower body weight."},"consumer_guidance":{"red_flags":[],"green_flags":[{"indicator":"Fragrance-free, low-VOC formula","meaning":"Reduced unnecessary chemical exposure in classroom environments","verification":"Check for Green Seal or EPA Safer Choice certification"}],"what_to_ask":[],"alternatives":[{"name":"Microfiber cloth with water","notes":"Effective for daily whiteboard cleaning without any chemical exposure; works well for fresh dry-erase marks"},{"name":"Dilute vinegar spray (50/50 with water)","notes":"Non-toxic, inexpensive alternative for whiteboard cleaning; low VOC"}],"notes":null},"regulatory":{"applicable_regulations":[{"jurisdiction":"USA","regulation":"Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) + FHSA","citation":null,"requirements":"Household products must not present unreasonable risk of injury. Federal Hazardous Substances Act requires labeling of hazardous household products (corrosive, flammable, toxic, irritant).","compliance_status":null,"effective_date":null,"enforcing_agency":null,"penalties":null,"source_ref":null},{"jurisdiction":"USA","regulation":"EPA Safer Choice / Design for the Environment","citation":null,"requirements":"Voluntary program. Products meeting Safer Choice criteria can display the label. Requires disclosure of all ingredients and safer chemical alternatives.","compliance_status":null,"effective_date":null,"enforcing_agency":null,"penalties":null,"source_ref":null},{"jurisdiction":"EU","regulation":"CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008","citation":null,"requirements":"Classification, labelling, and packaging of hazardous chemical products. GHS-aligned hazard communication. 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Concerning ingredients listed in materials.concerning[] apply to the category, not necessarily to every named brand. Specific formulations vary by SKU and may have changed since this record was written; consult the brand's current ingredient label before drawing brand-level conclusions.","sources":[{"type":"expert_curation","name":"ALETHEIA Safety Database","date":"2026-03-24"},{"type":"regulation","title":"Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) + FHSA","jurisdiction":"USA","id":"src_5f50aaf4"},{"type":"regulation","title":"EPA Safer Choice / Design for the Environment","jurisdiction":"USA","id":"src_44bbb086"},{"type":"regulation","title":"CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008","jurisdiction":"EU","id":"src_74945c54"},{"id":"atsdr_ipa","type":"report","title":"ATSDR Toxicological Profile for Isopropyl Alcohol","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000046"},{"id":"epa_ipa_iris","type":"regulatory","title":"US EPA IRIS: Isopropanol — Reference Dose and Review","year":1993,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000046"}],"meta":{"schema_version":"4.0.0","last_updated":"2026-03-24","timestamp":"2026-05-14T01:26:29.948Z"}}