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EWG's Guide to
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CELLULOSE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, unknown/other cleaner, glass/window cleaner, bathroom, general dish detergent or soap, dish washer cleaner, carpet cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, fabric/upholstery deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry, fabric softener stain remover and deodorizer, pet cleaner, electronics laundry detergent pods, powder dish detergent or soap, dish washer pods, powder products for babies

SYNONYMS

AVICEL 101, ARBOCELL B 600/30, ARBOCEL BC 200, BETA-AMYLOSE, ABICEL, CELLULOSE POWDER, WOOD PULP, BLEACHED, BLEACHED WOOD PULP, CELLULOSE; MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
No Data

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for cancer; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

A review article reports cellulose is not carcinogenic	low	R. L. Anderson, J. W. Owens & C. W. Timms. 1992. The toxicity of purified cellulose in studies with laboratory animals. Cancer letters 63(2), 83-92.
A review article reports cellulose is not a a developmental or reproductive toxin.	low	R. L. Anderson, J. W. Owens & C. W. Timms. 1992. The toxicity of purified cellulose in studies with laboratory animals. Cancer letters 63(2), 83-92.

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.

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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.