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Febreze Fabric Refresher, Carpet Odor Eliminator [DISCONTINUED]

Discontinued Product

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CATEGORY

Fabric/Upholstery Deodorizer

BRAND

Febreze

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
  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    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.

F
SILICON COMPOUNDS
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
D
DEODORIZING AGENT
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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
ACRYLIC COPOLYMER
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation
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D
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to DNA, general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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D
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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D
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation

Concerns from [ACRYLIC ACID]: Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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C
BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, biodegradation
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C
CYCLODEXTRIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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C
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

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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B
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
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A
WATER
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A
ETHANOL
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A
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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A
ETHANOL ALCOHOL DENATURED
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Ingredients from the label

Water, Alcohol, Odor Eliminator (derived from corn), Fragrance (Parfum)


Directions from Packaging

Spray fabric until slightly damp to eliminate odors. For a noticeable freshness, spray in a sweeping motion over fabric items all around your home.


Warnings

Warnings: use only as directed. keep out of reach of children. Do not spray directly toward face. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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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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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