California Proposition 65
What is California Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals.
The general Proposition 65 notice is as follows:
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Our Commitment to Compliance
We prioritize ethical and responsible business practices, adhering to all applicable laws, including California Proposition 65.
Out of an abundance of caution, we provide the required Proposition 65 warning for any listed substances (as detailed on the OEHHA website:
The Proposition 65 List | OEHHA) present in our components. Given our extensive product line, comprehensive testing for Safe Harbor levels across our entire catalog is neither physically nor financially feasible.
This warning does not indicate that our products pose a health risk. Furthermore, a Proposition 65 warning does not imply non-compliance with any product safety standards or regulations. We are confident that our products are safe when used as intended. This warning is provided solely to ensure compliance with California law.
For any inquiries, please contact us. For guidance on your responsibilities as a Manufacturer or Distributor concerning warning materials, please consult the
Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses section on the Proposition 65 Warnings Website.
Product Warning Details
Every product that requires a Proposition 65 warning will have the appropriate warning associated on the product detail page. It is the responsibility of the seller to provide appropriate warnings to California-based customers. For further clarification, please reference our product type explanations below. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specific Product Warnings
- Electrical Cords: WARNING: The wires of this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Brass: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Cocoa, Spices, Herbs: WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Sugars and Syrups: WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Filtration Aids and Filter Sheets: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- LME and DME: WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- PVC Tubing, Shrink Sleeves, and Plastic Articles: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Acetal: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Plastics (BPA): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Rubber Products (Buna-N): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Chrome Plating: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium (hexavalent compounds), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Copper (Wort Chillers, Heat Exchangers): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Plastic, Rubber, and Silicone (DEHP): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Gaskets, O-Rings, and Seals (EPDM): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Foams (Styrene): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Lead-Based Metals: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Plants Grown in Soil (or their derivatives): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Neoprene Insulation Jackets and Sleeves: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chloroprene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Nichrome: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (soluble compounds), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Nickel: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Nitrile/NBR Rubber: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Butadiene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Phenolphthalein Solution (Reagent): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phenolphthalein, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Sight Glasses and Rigid Clear Plastic Articles (Polycarbonate): WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Polypropylene: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including propylene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Polystyrene: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Teflon: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Toluene: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Vinyl: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Vinyl Benzene: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Viton: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.