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Seventh Generation Natural Powder Laundry Detergent, Real Citrus & Wild Lavender [DISCONTINUED]

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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent, General Purpose

BRAND

Seventh Generation

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

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LAURETH-6
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage

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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INULIN, CARBOXYMETHYL ETHER, SODIUM SALT
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CITRAL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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D-LIMONENE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects

Concerns from [FORMALDEHYDE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE
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SODIUM SILICATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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LAURYL POLYGLUCOSE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity
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B
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
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CELLULOSE GUM
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CONCERNS Some Concern: biodegradation
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PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
AMYLASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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SODIUM CITRATE
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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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A
MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Ingredients from the label

Selective Active Ingredients: Mineral water softener, Alkalinity builder. Plant-based cleaning agent. Mineral and oxygen-based stain removal again; Ingredients: sodium carbonate (mineral water softener and alkainity builder), laureth 6 (plant-based cleaning agent), sodium aluminosilicate (mineral water softener), sodium citrate (plant derived water softener), sodium silicate (mineral alkalinity builder), sodium percarbonate (mineral- and oxygen-based stain removal agent), magnesium sulfate (mineral cleaning enhancer), sodium bicarbonate (mineral pH adjuster), lauryl polyglucose (plant derived cleaning agent), cocos nucifera oil (anti-foaming agent), sodium carboxylmethyl inulin (plant-based water softener and soil dispersant), protease and amylase (plant-derived enzyme soil removers), sodium carboxymethylcullulose (plant-based anti-redeposition agent), essential oils and botanical extracts* (citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, citral (derived from litsea cubeba), citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil). Trace materials are commonly present in cleaning product ingredients. Please visit our website for more details. *d-limonene is a component of these essential oils. No phosphates.


Directions from Packaging

For water temperatures 45 F - 145 F; Directions for use: Sort - follow garment care instructions. Pretreat - mix a little water with the powder to form a paste and rub gently into stain before washing. Measure - for both HE and standard machines: For medium loads use a level scoop. For heavily soild or extra large loads use an aditional level scoop. Pour - use dispenser if available, otherwise add to washer as it fills with water, then add laundry. Wash in cold water.


Warnings

Caution: Injurous to eyes, harmful if swallowed See side panel; Seventh Generation products, although not intended for consumption, aren't posinous. Safety Information: Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and prolonged skin contact. In case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physicial. If swallowed drink plenty of water and consult a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

This product is a certified green cleaner.

Whole Foods Market Eco-Scale Rated

The Eco-Scale™ rating system created by Whole Foods Market rates products as red, orange, yellow or green based on label disclosure and chemical composition. All products sold at Whole Foods must fully disclose ingredients on the label. An orange, yellow or green rating is assigned based on chemical composition and level of protection of consumers and the environment.

Web: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/environmental-stewardship/eco-scale/rating-system

Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.

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PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."

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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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