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WATER SOFTENER

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.

Asthma/Respiratory

Some Concern

Skin Allergies &
Irritation

Some Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

High Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

No Data, Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage; respiratory effects

This unspecific ingredient, Water softener, can be found in 27 products.

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Evidence

Health issue

Level of Concern

Source

Water softener
May damage fertility.

high

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Water softener
May damage the unborn child.

high

EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes

Water softener
Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study

high

EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters

Water softener
Causes dermatitis, skin allergy

some

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Water softener
Causes respiratory irritation

some

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Water softener
Causes skin irritation

some

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards