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Gain Ultra Powdered Detergent, Original
Gain Ultra Powdered Detergent, Original
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GainDATA LAST UPDATED
March 14, 2016
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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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FRAGRANCE
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DISODIUM DIAMINOSTILBENE DISULFONATE
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PEG-75
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SILICATE
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ALKYL SULFATES
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LINEAR ALKYLBENZYL SULFONATES (C10-16)
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SULFURIC ACID, MONO-C14-18-ALKYL ESTERS, SODIUM SALTS
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TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES
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FORMIC ACID
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HYDRATED SILICA
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1-(1-HYDROXYPROPOXY)PROPAN-1-OL (DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL)
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SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE
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PROTEASE
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SODIUM SILICATE
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SODIUM CARBONATE
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SODIUM SULFATE
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WATER
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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BIODEGRADABLE ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
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ENZYMES
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LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE
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ETHOXYLATE
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SILICONE FLUID
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Ingredients from the label
biodegradable anionic surfactants, enzymes
Directions from Packaging
Follow garment care label instructions.; #1 Measure: Measure with scoop #2 Add: Add detergent.; #3 Enjoy: Enjoy Gain freshness. It's that easy!; To test for colorfastness: Dissolve 2 tablespoons (30mL) of Gain in 1 cup (250mL) hot water. Soak 20 minutes. Rinse and dry.; If a color change is detected, wash garment separately in cold water.; Safe for Septic tanks.
Warnings
CAUTION: Eye irritant. May be harmful if swallowed.; CAUTION: May irritate eyes. Do not get in eyes. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FIRST AID TREATMENT: Contains biodegradable anionic surfactants and enzymes. If swallowed, give a glassful of water or milk and call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, rinse well with water for 15 minutes.
This product is not certified as a green cleaner.
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