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Palmolive Eco+ Gel Dishwasher Detergent, Citrus Apple Splash

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CATEGORY

Dishwasher Detergent

BRAND

Palmolive

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
  • HIGH
    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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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
ZINC CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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F
SULFURIC ACID
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CONCERNS High Concern: cancer; Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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D
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation

Concerns from [ACRYLIC ACID]: Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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D
POLYQUATERNIUMS
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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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C
DISODIUM DECYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE
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C
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: cancer, respiratory effects
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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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A
WATER
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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A
SODIUM STEARATE
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Ingredients from the label


Directions from Packaging

For Best Results: Load Dishes Properly: Soiled surfaces should face spray. Do not block spray to top rack. Fill All Cups Completely. Use Hot Water With Every Load: Use more Palmolive dishwasher detergent for very hard water; less for soft water.Sterling Silverware Care: Separate sterling silver from stainless steel. Avoid spilling directly on silver items; this may cause dark spots (removable with silver polish). For Tough Cleaning Jobs: Pretreat by applying Palmolive dishwasher detergent directly to dishes.


Warnings

Warnings: Caution: Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin. Keep this and all cleaning products out of reach of children. Contains chlorine bleach and silicate salts. Do not use for hand dishwashing. Do not mix with ammonia or other cleaning products as irritating fumes may result. Avoid contact with fabric. Emergency First Aid Treatment: If swallowed or gets in mouth - Drink a large glass of water or milk, call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Eye contact: Flush eye thoroughly with water and call physician. Skin contact: Rinse thoroughly with water.

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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