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Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, Spring Oasis


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CATEGORY

Laundry Detergent with Fabric Softener

BRAND

Purex

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • SOME
    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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DI-(PALM CARBOXYETHYL) HYDROXYETHYL METHYLAMMONIUM METHYL SULFATES
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, nervous system effects
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D
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS

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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DISODIUM DISTYRYLBIPHENYL DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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D
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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D
DISODIUM DIAMINOSTILBENE DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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POLYESTER
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CONCERNS
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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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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL POLYESTER
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CONCERNS
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LIQUITINT BLUE
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CONCERNS
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LIQUITINT AQUAMARINE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity
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SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute 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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LIQUITINT BLUE HP
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CONCERNS
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B
SODIUM SILICATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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A
WATER
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CONCERNS
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A
SODIUM BICARBONATE
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CONCERNS
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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LINEAR ALKYLBENZINE SULFONATE
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
CATIONIC SURFACTANT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
INORGANIC SILICATE COMPOUND
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
NONIONIC AND ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

POLYESTER (SHEET), LINEAR ALKYLBENZINE SULFONATE (CLEANING AGENT), ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE (CLEANING AGENT), ALCOHOL ETHOXY SULFATE (CLEANING AGENT), SODIUM SILICATE OR SODIUM BICATBONATE OR SODIUM CARBONATE (ALKILINITY BUILDER), DIALKYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM METHYL SULFATE (SOFTENER), WATER, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (BINDER), POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL POLYESTER (POLYMER), DISODIUM DISTRYL BIPHENYL DISULFONATE OR DISODIUM DIAMINOSTILBENE DISULFONATE (BRIGHTENER0, FRAGRANCE, LUQUITINT BLUE (COLORANT), LIQUITINT AQUAMARINE (COLORANT).


Directions from Packaging

How To Use It 1 Regular Loads: Use one sheet; extra Large Loads: Use two sheets 2 Top-Loading Washet: Start washer, add laundry sheet, then add clothes. Front-Loading Washer: Add laundry sheet, then add clothes. Start washer. 3 After wash is complete, transfer along with clothes to dryer. For best results: Use auto dry medium setting. use low heat setting for synthetics.


Warnings

IRRITANT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUTION: READ CAUTIONS ON SIDE. Contains surfactants. FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth; give a full glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Nnot intended for use on childrren's sleepwear or other flame resistent fabrics, as softeners may reduce flame resistance. Soome manufacturers of HE washers recommend placing small items and laundry sheets inside a mesh bag. Always read machine instructions prior to use. As with other softeners, if spotting occurs, rub with bar soap and rewash in warm water. Keep carton closed when not in use. Keep away from extreme heat.

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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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.



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