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Arm & Hammer Powder Laundry Detergent, Free of Perfume & Dye
Arm & Hammer Powder Laundry Detergent, Free of Perfume & Dye
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Laundry Detergent, General PurposeBRAND
Arm & HammerDATA LAST UPDATED
September 10, 2012
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RED PHOSPHORUS
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POLYACRYLIC ACID
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FRAGRANCE
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SODIUM ALKYL ARYL ETHER SULFATES
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TINOPALS
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12-16)
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SUBTILISIN
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AMYLASE, ALPHA-
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SODIUM CARBONATE
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
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SODIUM BICARBONATE
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SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE
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SODIUM SULFATE
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WATER
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Ingredients from the label
anionic and nonionic surfactants, and sodium carbonate. Contains less than .5% phosphorus by weight.
Directions from Packaging
For best cleaning results...1. Sort clothes, select temperature, and begin filling washer with water. Check garment label for special instructions. 2. Measure and add detergent to washer, then add clothes. Large or heavily soiled loads or large washers fill to line 3. Medium loads or regular washers fill to line 1. For tough stains: 1. Test garments to make sure colors won't run: Dip a hidden corner of fabric in detergent and hot water. Rinse and let dry. Proceed if color is unchanged...2. Add 1 full scoop of detergent to washer with warm water, soak garment overnight, drain machine, then launder as usual or wet stain, apply a paste of detergent and water, rub on stain, then launder as usual. Biodegradable cleaning agents. Box made from 100% recycled paperboard. Minimum 35% post-consumer content. Triple Action Formula: 1. Activated baking soda to eliminate odors and provide long lasting freshness. 2. Leaves laundry smelling fresh. 3. Removes even the toughest stains. Dissolves quickly-great for cold water cleaning.
Warnings
Caution: Eye irritant, harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water for 10-15 minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth and drink a glass of water or milk. In either case call a physician . May irritate skin. If detergent sticks to skin, brush off and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Keep out of reach of children.
This product is not certified as a green cleaner.
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