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Downy Simple Pleasures Liquid Fabric Softener, Lavender Serenity


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CATEGORY

Fabric Softener

BRAND

Downy

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respitory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • LOW
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Cancer
  • SOME
    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.

Ingredients from the label


Directions from Packaging

1. Locate fabric softener dispenser in washing machine. 2. Shake well an measure to line marked SP in cap. 3. Pour into dispenser. Top of with water. Note: If spotting occurs on fabric, wet and rub with mild bar soap, rinse or rewash. If product freezes or thickens, dissolve a capful in water. Alternate Usage Options: Use Downy Ball or add to final rinse.


Warnings

Warning: 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

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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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