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FRAGRANCE

This substance ranges from C to D depending on concentration/usage.

Asthma/Respiratory

Some Concern

Skin Allergies &
Irritation

Some Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

No Data, Some Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; acute aquatic toxicity; nervous system effects

FRAGRANCE can be found in 1,293 products.

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EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from 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 that determine actual health risks, if any. (Hide)
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Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment

About the ratings: 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.

Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. Good ingredient disclosure.

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment. May also have poor ingredient disclosure.

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment or poor ingredient disclosure.

About the ratings: 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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