Liquid-Plumr

Liquid-Plumr is a chemical drain opener made of 0.5–2% sodium hydroxide and 5–10% sodium hypochlorite,[1] and a surfactant, produced by Clorox. The product is safe for septic systems, PVC, plastic, and copper pipes, although is not recommended for and can damage rubber piping.[2]

The Liquid-Plumr products have a child-resistant closure that prevents leaking and potential harm. However, in 2016 Clorox issued a voluntary recall on products sold before March 21, 2016 due to failures with the child-resistant closure affecting about 5.4 million units with no injuries reported.[3][4]

History

Three months after Procter & Gamble acquired Clorox in 1957, the Federal Trade Commission sued under the Clayton Act. After a decade of legal battles, the United States Supreme Court ordered P&G to divest itself of Clorox. Clorox became an independent company again on January 2, 1969 and in April 1969, Clorox pooled all its available cash and credit to buy Liquid-Plumr drain opener.[5]

Products
  • Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover[3]
  • Liquid-Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter (previously marketed as Liquid-Plumr Slow Flow Fighter)[3]
  • Liquid-Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover[3]
  • Liquid-Plumr Hair Clog Eliminator[6]

See also
  • Drano, another comparable drain cleaning brand by S. C. Johnson & Son.

References
  1. "LIQUID-PLUMR Material Safety Data Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-12-31.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "FAQs on How to Unclog a Drain or Sink | Liquid-Plumr". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  3. "Safety Recall". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  4. "Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement". U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  5. "The Clorox Company | Company Information". 2008-02-25. Archived from the original on 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2017-01-01.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. "Liquid-Plumr Hair Clog Eliminator for Clogged Shower Drains". www.liquidplumr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.


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