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Pledge Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaner, Fresh Citrus


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CATEGORY

All purpose/Multi-surface

BRAND

Pledge

DATA LAST UPDATED

March 14, 2016

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

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

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N-ALKYL (C12 68%, C14 32%) DIMETHYL ETHYLBENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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HEXOXYETHANOL
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: general systemic/organ effects; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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D
ALLYL HEPTANOATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, digestive system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [ALLYL ALCOHOL]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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D
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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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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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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ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (C14 60%, C16 30%, C12 5%, C18 5%)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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2,6-DIMETHYL-7-OCTEN-2-OL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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2-T-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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4-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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C12-14 SEC-PARETH-3
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: kidney and urinary effects, 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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GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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IONONE, ALPHA-
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to DNA, digestive system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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ISOAMYL ALLYLGLYCOLATE
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C11-15 SEC-PARETH-12
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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WATER
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NITROGEN
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ACETIC ACID
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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A
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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Ingredients from the label

N-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides, N-Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14) dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides


Directions from Packaging

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. GENERAL CLEANING: -Hold can upright and spray about eight inches from surface.; -Wipe with soft clean cloth for best results.; -If using on electronic equipment, spray product directly onto cloth then dust as usual.; TO SANITIZE HARD, NON-POROUS SURFACES: Spray until thoroughly wet. Let stand 30 seconds. Then wipe. For heavily soiled ares or surfaces, a precleaning is required.; TO DISINFECT HARD, NON-POROUS SURFACES: Spray until thoroughly wet. Allow surface to remain wet for 7 minutes. Then wipe. For heavily soiled areas or surfaces a precleaning is required. Not for use on food contact surfaces. Note: Unplug electrical appliances before using. Not suitable for unsealed wood, marble, or granite surfaces. Spot test all other surfaces in an inconspicuous area.; STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or flame. DISPOSAL: This container may be recycled where aerosol can recycling is available. Before offering for recycling, empty the can by using the product according to the label. If recycling is not available, discard.


Warnings

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contents under pressure. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

EPA registered pesticide product

Pesticide products registered for use in the United States

Web: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/label/labelque.htm

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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