Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Silicon based Polymers
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.
moderate
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Silicon based Polymers
fatal if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
fatal if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Silicon based Polymers
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Silicon based Polymers
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
Only in: Household Cleaners
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Silicon based Polymers
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Suspected of damaging fertility.
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Silicon based Polymers
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study
some
EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
Silicon based Polymers
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Silicon based Polymers
Impurity: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
Impurity: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Silicon based Polymers
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
Impurity: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis