Ingredients from the label
What appears on the label: WATER SOFTENERS (SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, & CITRIC ACID), WATER SPOT PREVENTION AGENT (PLANT-BASED NONIONIC SURFACTANT CLEANING AGENT, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, & NON-TOXIC POLYMERS), CHINA & DISHWASHER PROTECTION AGENT (SODIUM SILICATE), PROCESSING & FLOW AID (NATURAL SALT & SODIUM SULFATE), MULTIPLE SOIL/STAIN REMOVERS (SODIUM PERCARBONATE, PROTEASE, & AMYLASE). THE MATERIAL THAT ENCASES THE DETERGENT IS POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVA), A BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER.
Text from the label
As it appears in the database
SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE
Warnings & Directions
Directions for Use:
Make sure items can be safely washed in a dishwasher. Silver, aluminum and stainless steel should be washed in separate loads to avoid discoloration. Load items with the soiled surfaces facing the center and keep taller items away from the center of the bottom rack. Use one pack per load. Do not unwrap or puncture pack. Do not handle pack with wet hands. Place pack in main dispenser cup and close immediately. Re-seal package after use and store in a dry place. For very hard water a rinse aid is recommended.
Caution:
CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT; HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED; SAFETY INFORMATION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. IF SWALLOWED: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. CONTACT WITH EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
Animal Testing
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