Ingredients from the label
What appears on the label: Plant derived cleaning agents, Plant-derived water softener, Mineral viscosity modifiers, Aqua (water), sodium lauryl sulfate (plant-derived cleaning agent), laureth-6 (plant-based cleaning agent), sodium citrate (plant derived water softener), oleic acid (plant-derived anti-foaming agent), glyercin (plant-derived enzyme stabilizer), sodium hydroxide (mineral-derived pH adjuster), boric acid (mineral-derived enzyme stabilizer), protease (plant derived enzyme soil removers), amylase (plant derived enzyme soil removers), calcium chloride (mineral enzyme stabilizer), sodium chloride (mineral viscosity modifier), methylisothiazolinone (synthetic preservatives), benzisothiazolinone (synthetic preservatives).
Text from the label
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Warnings & Directions
Directions for Use:
Wash in Cold: Directions for use: Sort - Follow garment care label instructions. Pretreat - pour directly on stained fabric, rub gently and soak before washing. Measure - Standard and HE machines: for medium laods fill to Line 1 in cap (1.5 oz). For heavily soiled or larger loads fill cap to Line 3 (2.2 oz). Pour - Begin to fill machine with water. Add detergent, then add clothes; For water temperatures 45 F to 145 F;
Caution:
Seventh Generation products, although not intended for consumption, aren't posinous. Safety Information: Please keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children. If swallowed: Drink plenty of water and consult a physician. Eye contact: If this product come in contact with eyes, flush out with water.
Update Center
March 2013 Update
Date posted: 2013-03-27
EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning has been updated to include more products and brands. Search now to learn how your cleaning products rate and if there are safer alternatives.
Surprised by a score?
Date posted: 2013-03-27
When EWG released the Guide to Healthy Cleaning in 2012, some of our scores and findings surprised not only our viewers but us, too. Who knew Lysol made a product EWG can recommend, while many cleaning products marketed as “natural” or “green” don’t pass? We were also shocked to find out how common it is in the cleaning product industry to hide ingredient information from consumers.
Read about five noteworthy surprises by EWG Senior Scientist, Johanna Congleton >>
Green Certifications
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
Animal Testing
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.
Web:http://www.leapingbunny.org/
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.”
Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
