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Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, Pure and Clean


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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent with Fabric Softener

BRAND

Purex

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • SOME
    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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DI-(PALM CARBOXYETHYL) HYDROXYETHYL METHYLAMMONIUM METHYL SULFATES
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS

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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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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DISODIUM DISTYRYLBIPHENYL DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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POLYESTER
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CONCERNS
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C
SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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C
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity

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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LIQUITINT BLUE HP
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CONCERNS
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LIQUITINT AQUAMARINE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity
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SODIUM CARBONATE SODIUM SILICATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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WATER
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
CATIONIC SURFACTANT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
INORGANIC SILICATE COMPOUND
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
NONIONIC AND ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label


Directions from Packaging

Regular Load: Use one laundry sheetExtra large Load: Use two laundry sheetsTop Loading Washer: Start Washer, add laundry sheet, then add clothes. Front Loading Washer HE Washer: Add Laundry sheet with clothes, start washer. After wash is complete, transfer along with clothes to dryer. For Best Results: Use auto dry medium setting. Use low heat setting for synthetics. Like other softeners, if spotting occurs, rub with bar soap, rewash in warm water.


Warnings

Warnings: Not intended for use on children's sleepwear or other flame resistant fabrics as they may reduce flame resistance. We recommend using the Purex Complete 3-in-1 Dispenser to store laundry sheets. Keep away from extreme heat. Caution: contains surfactants. First Aid: in case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth; give full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



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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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.



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