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Downy Ultra Fabric Softener, Sun Blossom


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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

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respitory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • No Data
    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.

C
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient

Ingredients from the label

Fabric Softener Agent (biodegradable)


Directions from Packaging

When you add Ultra Downy it depends a great deal on your washer type. These days, fabric softener is easier to use than ever: Regular machine- With regular machines, add Ultra Downy to your washer drum during the rinse cycle. Or for added convenience, try the Downy Ball, our easy-to-use dispenser. HE machines -With HE machines, you have a built-in, automatic solution. Simply add Ultra Downy to the fabric-softener tray (often right next to the detergent tray) before each load.


Warnings

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 containing cotton (such as fleece and terry cloth) as it may increase the flammability of these fabrics.

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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