One hundred forty-six: thatâs the number of chemicals the EWG found in this common household toilet cleaner. Some of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, asthma and reproductive disorders. The most toxic of the chemicals found, including formaldehyde, benzene, chloroform and toluene, are not listed on the label. The EWG states that little is known about the health hazards of most of the hidden chemicals.
Electricity. The electrical supply is 230 volts /- 10%. The frequency of the supply is 50 hertz. The three-pin rectangular plug system is used, as in Britain. Adapters are very easy to find.
Plug shapes arenât the only thing you need to worry about. Different countries also use different voltages and frequencies of electricity. If you plug in a device that isnât rated for the outletâs voltage, it may be seriously damaged. The below diagram from Wikipedia gives us some idea of the variation between countries. North American power outlets provide 120 volts at 60 Hz.