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Wisk Coldwater Power Liquid Laundry Detergent


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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent, General Purpose

BRAND

Wisk

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
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    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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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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C12-15 PARETH-7
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic 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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CI 61585
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: cancer; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, damage to vision
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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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ETHANOLAMINE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects; Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, respiratory effects, general systemic/organ 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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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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SODIUM METHACRYLATE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
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TETRASODIUM IMINODISUCCINATE
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CONCERNS
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TRIETHANOLAMINE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision

Concerns from [NITROSAMINES]: Some Concern: cancer
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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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A
SODIUM CHLORIDE
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A
SODIUM CITRATE
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A
SODIUM COCOATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
WATER
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ENZYMES
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
WATER SOFTENERS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
STABILIZER
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
BUFFERING AGENT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
POLYMER
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
BRIGHTENING AGENT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
COLORANT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
NON ANIONIC BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANTS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
ANIONIC BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANTS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

Anionic and Non Anionic Biodegradable Surfactants, Enzymes, Water Softeners (sodium citrate), Stabilizer, Buffering Agent, Perfume, Polymer, Brightening Agent, Colorant


Directions from Packaging

Measure according to fill line/load size on cap.


Warnings

Warnings: Eye irritant. May be harmful if swallowed. In case of eye contact, flush well with water. If swallowed, drink a glass of water. Call a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

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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