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Cascade Powder Dishwasher Detergent


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CATEGORY

Dishwasher Detergent

BRAND

Cascade

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: some

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

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SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity

Concerns from [CHLORINE]: Some Concern: respiratory effects, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

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

Concerns from [CARBON TETRACHLORIDE]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, cancer

Concerns from [1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE]: Some Concern: kidney and urinary effects, general systemic/organ effects, cancer
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F
HYDROZINCITE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity; Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects
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F
COLORS
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
F
WETTING AGENT
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
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CONCERNS High Concern: general ecotoxicity; Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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D
NON-IONIC SURFACTANT
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
ANTIFOAM
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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
ALCOHOL ALKOXYLATES
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
POLYACRYLATES
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
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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C
AMINE COBALT SALT
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B
SODIUM SILICATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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B
AMYLASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
ENZYMES
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
A
SODIUM SULFATE
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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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PHOSPHATES
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OXYGEN BLEACH
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Ingredients from the label

Ingredients: Water softeners (complex sodium phosphates and sodium carbonate), cleaning and water spot prevention agents (non-ionic surfactant and chlorine bleach), dishwasher and china protection agents (sodium silicate), processing aid (sodium sulfate), suds control agent, perfume, phosphates


Directions from Packaging

KEEP PRODUCT FRESH TO HELP PREVENT DISSOLVING AND RESIDUE PROBLEMS: * Close spout after each use * Store in a cool dry place * Use within a few months of purchase. FOR BEST RESULTS: Load Properly * Soiled surfaces should face spray. * Do not block spray to top rack. Fill All Cups Completely * Use more Cascade for very hard water, less for very soft water. * Use hot water with every load. To Avoid Damage * Check manufacturer's instructions to make sure items are dishwasher safe. Separate sterling silver from stainless steel - direct contact can permanently damage silver items. Do not spill Cascade directly on silver items - it may cause dark spots (removable with silver polish). For Tough Cleaning Jobs * Presoak items in a solution of 1 Tablespoon Cascade to 1 quart hot water. DO not presoak silver or cast iron items.


Warnings

CAUTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. EYE IRRITANT. SEE CAUTION ON SIDE PANEL. CAUTION: If swallowed, give a glassful of water or milk. Call a physician. In case of eye contact, flush with water. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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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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