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Febreze Fabric Refresher Extra Strength, Original Scent

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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
SOME

Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

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

FRAGRANCE

CONCERNS	Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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PEG-11 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

CONCERNS

Moderate Concern: biodegradation

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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PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

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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HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN

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PEI-700

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DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CONCERNS	Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, immune system effects, damage to vision, nervous system effects
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MALEIC ACID, SODIUM SALT

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BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE

CONCERNS	Moderate Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, biodegradation
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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

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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ETHOXYLATED CASTOR OIL PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CONCERNS

Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision

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

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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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-(1-HYDROXYPROPOXY)PROPAN-1-OL (DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL)

CONCERNS

Some Concern: respiratory effects, kidney and urinary 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

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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ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

CONCERNS

Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision

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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PHENOXYETHANOL

CONCERNS	Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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WATER

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ALCOHOL DENATURED

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SODIUM CITRATE

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Ingredients from the label

water, alcohol denat., polyethylene glycol monophenyl ether, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, fragrances, PEG-11 methyl ether dimethicone, PEI-700, didecyldimonium chloride, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium citrate, sodium maleate, benzisothiazolinone.

Directions from Packaging

Spray fabric until slightly damp to eliminate odors. Do not use on leather, suede, silk or fabrics that may water spot.

Warnings

Safe to use around cats and dogs. As with other air care products, not for use around birds. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. Some hard surfaces may become damp when sprayed. Avoid slips or falls. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Do not spray directly toward face. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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