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VIVID Ultra Color Safe Bleach


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CATEGORY

Bleach

BRAND

VIVID

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Cancer
  • SOME
    Environment

Ingredient scores

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

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SULFURIC ACID
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CONCERNS High Concern: cancer; Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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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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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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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12-16, 7EO)
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity

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
ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12-16)
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity

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
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
BENZENESULFONIC ACID, C10-16-ALKYL DERIVATIVE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity
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B
MAGNESIUM(II), SULFATE, HEPTAHYDRATE
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A
WATER
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A
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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A
MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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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 CHLORIDE
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BENZENESULFONIC ACID, TETRADECYL- ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
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Ingredients from the label

Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, C12-16 Alcohols Ethoxylate, Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Pentasodium Pentatate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride


Directions from Packaging

To clean and brighten: Fill cap to just below line 1. Add with your detergent to washer as usual. Use more for larger or heavily soiled loads. To remove stains: Pour directly on stains. Rub in. Wash promptly with detergent as usual. Do not allow product to dry on fabric. For best results: Treat stains and launder as soon as possible to prevent setting. Tough stains may require a second treatment before drying. If care label does not specify use on non-chlorine bleach, test by applying one drop to hidden area. Check after 5 minutes. Store in a cool place.


Warnings

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin irritant. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. First aid: In case of eye contact, immediately rinse eyes with water. Remove any contact lenses and continue rinsing eyes for at least 15 minutes. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. If on skin, wash area with plenty of soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

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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