Ingredients from the label
What appears on the label: sodium percarbonate, sodium carbonate
Text from the label
As it appears in the database
Warnings & Directions
Directions for Use:
Usage Guidelines: Test in an inconspicuous area first. Rinse, then allow to dry. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for water temperature and for cleaning garment or item. OxiClean works best in warm to hot water. Treat stains while fresh. Always rinse well with cool water. Do not place fabric that has not been thoroughly rinsed into dryer. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather or on fabrics labeled dry clean only. Not for use on jewelry, latex paints, woven baskets, unpainted wicker, jute, teak or finished woods. Metals must not be soaked and must be rinsed immediately and thoroughly. Not for use on rust, dried paint or bleach damage. Safe for septic tanks. Keep container closed and dry between uses. Some stains will require repeated, longer or stronger treatments. Adding more OxiClean powder than directed increases the risk of color loss. If washing in cold water, pre-dissolve OxiClean first in 16 oz of warm to hot water. Add to cold water/wash. Directions for Stain Removal. Mix until completely dissolved Use mixed solution within 6 hours Laundry Booster1/4 scoop per small load, 1/2 - 1 scoop per medium, large or heavily soiled load. Begin filling washer with proper temperature water for your load. (See garment care tag.) As with detergent, add OxiClean to the wash water before adding laundry. Pre-Treat Stain Removal. Up to 1/4 scoop per 16 ounces of water. Apply solution to stain. Rub and wait up to 10 minutes. Do not allow to dry on fabric. For laundry, wash as normal with detergent. For non-laundry water-washable fabrics and surfaces, blot well with a white towel. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Repeat as required. Soaking1/2 - 1 scoops per 1 gallon of water. Mix 1/2 to 1 scoops per gallon of water. Add item. Soak for 1 to 6 hours. Remove item. Rinse or wash thoroughly. Color Safe!
Caution:
Warnings: Injurious to eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin. Contact with powder or cleaning solutions can injure eyes and may irritate skin. For Eye Contact, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Call physician immediately. If Swallowed, drink a glass of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. For Skin Contact, flush with water. Contains sodium percarbonate and sodium carbonate. Do not mix with products containing ammonia or chlorine bleach, or with other household chemicals. Wear gloves when mixing or using solutions. Do not store unused solutions for more than 6 hours, as pressure can build up and rupture the container and cause injury.
Product versions
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Top scoring factors: Some concern for chronic aquatic toxicity; acute aquatic toxicity; biodegradation
Top scoring factors: Some concern for respiratory effects; damage to vision; acute aquatic toxicity
Animal Testing
PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, has identified companies that "either test on animals or pay a laboratory to conduct tests on animals."
Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
