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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Countertop Spray

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CATEGORY

Countertop Cleaner

BRAND

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day

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
  • LOW
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    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.

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OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: cancer, skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, general systemic/organ effects, damage to vision
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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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METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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CARAMEL COLOR
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CONCERNS

Concerns from [5-Hydroxymethylfurfural]: Some Concern: cancer, kidney and urinary effects

Concerns from [4-METHYLIMIDAZOLE]: Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, nervous system effects, damage to vision, respiratory effects

Concerns from [IMIDAZOLE, 2-METHYL-]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Concerns from [FURAN]: Some Concern: damage to DNA, cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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C
CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) SEED OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects
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C
PIPER NIGRUM SEED OIL
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C
SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity
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C
BETULA PUBESCENS (WHITE BIRCH) BARK EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: immune system effects, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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SACCHAROMYCES/ FERMENT
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POLYSORBATE-20
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CONCERNS Some Concern: 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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DISODIUM ETHANOLDIGLYCINATE
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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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B
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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B
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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A
WATER
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SODIUM CITRATE
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A
GLYCERIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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A
CITRIC ACID
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PLANT DERIVED SURFACTANTS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
BUILDERS
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
PRESERVATIVE
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company
VEGETABLE PROTEIN EXTRACT
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CONCERNS This non-specific ingredient was better disclosed elsewhere by the company

Ingredients from the label

Deionized Water, Plant Derived Surfactants, Builders (non Phosphate), Essential Oil of Basil (Parsley, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus), Fragrance, Preservative, Vegetable Protein Extract, Caramel Color


Directions from Packaging

A naturally fresh way to remove odors. Great on on non-porous surface like finished wood and tile floors, countertops, walls, porcelain, bathroom fixtures, and more. Just spray and wipe.


Warnings

Warnings: Common Sense Caution: Avoid eye contact. Keep out of reach of children..

This product is a certified green cleaner.

Whole Foods Market Eco-Scale Rated

The Eco-Scale™ rating system created by Whole Foods Market rates products as red, orange, yellow or green based on label disclosure and chemical composition. All products sold at Whole Foods must fully disclose ingredients on the label. An orange, yellow or green rating is assigned based on chemical composition and level of protection of consumers and the environment.

Web: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/environmental-stewardship/eco-scale/rating-system

Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.

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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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