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Cheer brightCLEAN Powdered Laundry Detergent, Free & Gentle [DISCONTINUED]

Discontinued Product

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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent, General Purpose

BRAND

Cheer

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • LOW
    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.

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SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation

Concerns from [ACRYLIC ACID]: Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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PEG-75
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CONCERNS

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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ALKYL SULFATES
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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SILICATE
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LINEAR ALKYLBENZYL SULFONATES (C10-16)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C10-C16) SODIUM SALT
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CONCERNS

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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ALKYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMINE SALT (C10-C16)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity
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B
PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE
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SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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SODIUM SULFATE
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SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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WATER
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BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANTS
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ENZYMES
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ETHOXYLATE
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LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE
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SILICONE FLUID SILICON COMPOUNDS
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ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
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Ingredients from the label

Biodegradable Surfactants, Enzymes


Directions from Packaging

Start Washer Measure: Heavily Soiled Large Loads- Line 3: 1/2cup. Large Loads or Heavily Soiled Medium Loads- Line 2: 1/3 cup. Medium Loads- Line 1: 1/4 cup 3. Add Clothes. For best results, do not overload washer. Follow garment care label instructions. Cheer brightCLEAN is safe for washable colorfast fabrics. Some fabrics may be susceptible to color change when laundered as directed. To test for colorfastness before washing, consult the following: 1. Check Label instructions 2. Dissolved 2 tablespoons of Cheer brightCLEAN (30mL) in 1 cup (250mL) hot water. 3. Soak for 20 minutes. 4. Rinse and dry. *** If a color change is detected, wash garment separately in cold water.


Warnings

Eye Irritant. Harmful if swallowed. See caution on back label. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, give a glassful of water. Call a Physician. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Do not reuse the package for dispensing beverages or other liquids.

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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