The correct answer is Ephedrine. Ephedrine is not a pesticide. Pesticides are chemical substances that are meant to kill pests.
Disinfectants, sanitizers, and sterilizers are classified as pesticides, and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires that they be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Chlorine (solid or liquid) is a pesticide used in swimming pools to destroy germs that can cause human illnesses, including germs from feces, urine, saliva and other substances.
What are examples of pesticides?Common Types of PesticidesCategoryPurposeHerbicidesKills weeds or unwanted plants.FungicidesKills mould, mildew and other fungi.RodenticidesKills rodents such as mice and rats.3 more rows
The main ingredient in the Lysol products is benzalkonium chloride, which is highly toxic to fish and other aquatic life, mildly toxic to birds and only slightly toxic — passing as safe — to mammals.
Lysol may also be able to kill a common household pest: bed bugs. It has been reported that Lysol may kill bed bugs when applied directly to them. However, it has also been reported that disinfectant sprays are ineffective at killing bed bugs in controlled tests.
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Lysol contains denatured ethanol, which is poisonous to humans. High concentrations of Lysol can also cause lung irritation.