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Tide Stain Release Boost Duo Pacs, Original


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CATEGORY

Laundry Additive

BRAND

Tide

DATA LAST UPDATED

March 14, 2016

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

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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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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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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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C
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: kidney and urinary effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage

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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C
DIQUATERNIUM ETHOXYSULFATES
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C
LIQUITINT ORANGE
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C
SODIUM 4-NONANOYLOXYBENZENESULFONATE
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C
ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
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CONCERNS Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
C
ACRYLIC ACID, POLYMER WITH MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
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PENTETIC ACID
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity
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C
PENTASODIUM DTPA
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, chronic aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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C
1-(1-HYDROXYPROPOXY)PROPAN-1-OL (DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL)
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage

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
SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE
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B
AMYLASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
MODIFIED STARCH
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B
PROTEASE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
AMYLASE, ALPHA-
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
SUBTILISIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects
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B
STARCH
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
WATER
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A
GLYCERIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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A
SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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A
SODIUM SULFATE
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A
SODIUM PALMITATE
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OXYGEN BASED BLEACH
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BLEACH ACTIVATOR
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ENZYMES
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Ingredients from the label

oxygen based bleach, sodium carbonate, bleach activator, enzymes


Directions from Packaging

For Top Loading Machines; 1. Start washer; 2. Add detergent; 3. Add clothes; 4. Add one Action Pac on tops of the clothes.; For High Efficiency (HE) Machines; 1. Add 1 Action Pac directly to washer drum; 2. Add clothes; 3. Add detergent to dispenser; Heavily soiled or extra large loads may require 2 Action Pacs for best results.; We recommend you handle with DRY HANDS only and reseal the bag after each use.; Pacs are formulated to quickly dissolve in water.; Do not unwrap or cut open Pacs.; You can also pre-soak.; 1. Toss 1 Action Pac into 1 gallon of the warmest water allowable for your fabric (see garment instructions).; 2. Stir to dissolve the Pac and add garment.; 3. Soak 1-6 hours, rinse thoroughly or wash as usual.


Warnings

CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. Do not puncture pouch. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin or clothing. First aid treatment: If swallowed, give a glass of water and call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, rinse well with water for 15 minutes. If on skin, rinse with water.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

PETA Cruelty-free Companies

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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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