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Purex Plus Oxi and Zout, Fresh Morning Burst


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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent, General Purpose

BRAND

Purex

DATA LAST UPDATED

March 14, 2016

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: some

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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DISODIUM DIAMINOSTILBENE DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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FRAGRANCE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation;
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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DISODIUM DISTYRYLBIPHENYL DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYSULFATES
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity

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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C
LIQUITINT BLUE
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ALCOHOL ETHER SULFATE
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATES (C12-18)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, damage to vision

Concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, respiratory effects, general systemic/organ 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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B
SODIUM FORMATE
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B
PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
FATTY ACID
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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WATER
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SODIUM CHLORIDE
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A
SODIUM BICARBONATE
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A
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE
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Ingredients from the label

water, alcohol ethoxy sulfate, alcohol ethoxylate, sodium chloride, sodium formate, protease, sodium polyacrylate, sodium bicarbonate, fatty acid, calcium chloride, disodium diaminostilbene disulfonate, methylisothiazolinone, fragrance, liquitint blue


Directions from Packaging

Normal Use: Follow washing machine instructions for adding detergent. For regular loads, fill cap to level D (1.8 oz). Use more for heavily soiled or large loads.; For Tough Stains: Pretreat by applying some detergent directly to stains and rub into fabric. Allow formula to sit on stains for 5 minutes. For added power, use 3/4 cap of detergent in wash.


Warnings

CAUTION: Irritant. Harmful if swallowed.; CAUTION: Eye irritant. May be harmful if swallowed. Contains surfactants, enzymes, and fragrance. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Avoid prolonged skin contact with concentrated product. FIRST AID: EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a physician. INGESTION: Rinse mouth, give a large full glass of water or milk. Contact a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



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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