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Downy WrinkleGuard Liquid Fabric Softener and Conditioner, Fresh


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CATEGORY

Fabric Softener

BRAND

Downy

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 02, 2020

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    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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POLYMERS
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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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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DIMETHICONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: biodegradation; Moderate Concern: bioaccumulation; Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [CYCLOTETRASILOXANE]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, chronic aquatic toxicity
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AMODIMETHICONE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation
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DIETHYL ESTER DIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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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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D
HEXYL CINNAMAL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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D
METHOXYPOLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: cancer; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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D
TERPINEOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity
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C
DIALKYL DIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDES (DDAC)
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
C
PENTASODIUM DTPA
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, chronic aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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C
FORMIC ACID
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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C
POLYQUATERNIUM-33
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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C
CITRONELLYL NITRILE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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C
ANISALDEHYDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects
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C
BENZYL ACETATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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C
BENZYL SALICYLATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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C
ETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
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CITRONELLOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity
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ALLYL CYCLOHEXYLPROPIONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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CIS-2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE
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GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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C
HEXYL ACETATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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C
ETHYLACETOACETATE ETHYLENE GLYCOL KETAL
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2,4-DIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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C
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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C
ACETOXYDIHYDRODICYCLOPENTADIENE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)
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HEXYL SALICYLATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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C
ISOBUTYL METHYL TETRAHYDROPYRANOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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C
D-LIMONENE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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C
HEDIONE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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C
METHYL BETA-NAPHTHYL ETHER
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects
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C
CITRUS SPECIES LEAF OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS, MIXED SOUR AND SWEET ORANGE OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS, SWEET ORANGE-OIL
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C
POLYQUATERNIUM-37
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C
TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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C
TRICYCLODECENYL PROPIONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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C
HEXYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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WATER
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CALCIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
ETHANOL
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Ingredients from the label

Water, Dialkylester Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Fragrances, Pentasodium Pentetate, Calcium Chloride, Formic Acid, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-33, Amodimethicone


Directions from Packaging

1. For best results, fill to max line on medium loads. 2. Consistently use Downy WrinkleGuard, wash after wash. 3. Hang clothes to allow wrinkles to fall out over time. 4. Promptly remove clothes from dryer to help prevent wrinkles. 1. add detergent 2. pour your desired amount of fabric conditioner into the separate dispenser or into the center agitator


Warnings

Liquid fabric softener can increase fabric flammability. Using more than recommended can increase this effect. Do not use this product: on children’s sleepwear or garments labeled as flame resistant as it may reduce flame resistance; on garments made with fluffier fabrics (such as fleece, velour, chenille, and terry cloth).

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."

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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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