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OxiClean Max Force Laundry Pre-Treater Gel Stick


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CATEGORY

Fabric/Upholstery Stain Prevention

BRAND

OxiClean

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

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SODIUM BORATE
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CONCERNS High Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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D
FRAGRANCE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation;
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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D
QUATERNIUM-15
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, general systemic/organ effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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C
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage

Concerns from [NITROSAMINES]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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C
SODIUM ETHYLHEXAMINE PROPIAN
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C
POLYCARBOXYLATES
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C
LIQUITINT BLUE
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C
UNDECETH-5
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage

Concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, general systemic/organ effects, respiratory effects, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [1,4-DIOXANE]: Some Concern: cancer, digestive system effects, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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C
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity, damage to vision

Concerns from [3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Concerns from [NITROSAMINES]: Some Concern: cancer
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B
XANTHAN GUM
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B
PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
AMYLASE, ALPHA-
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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A
WATER
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A
GLYCERIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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A
CITRIC ACID
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A
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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NONIONIC SURFACTANT
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ENZYMES
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ETHOXYLATED ALCOHOLS
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Ingredients from the label

Nonionic Surfactant, Enzymes, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Percarbonate


Directions from Packaging

For laundry use only. Allows follow manufacturer's guidelines for the item being cleaned.Place gel Stick directly onto the stain, press down to dispense gel and rub into fabric. (For 1st use, multiple pumps may be needed.) Allow fabric to stand 5-10 minutes, depending on the severity of the stain. Wash in the warmest water the garment will accept.


Warnings

Warnings: Eye irritant. Harmful if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid eye contact. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water for 10-15 minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth and drink a glass of water. In either case, call a physician. If on skin, rinse thoroughly with water.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, has identified companies that "either test on animals or pay a laboratory to conduct tests on animals."

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Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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