Product ingredients

Known Ingredients

Ingredient

Health, Environment,
and Disclosure Concerns

Score

ZINC CARBONATE

High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects

F

HYDROZINCITE

High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects

F

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Moderate Concern: respiratory effects; Some Concern: damage to vision, skin irritation/allergies/damage

Concerns from [CHLORINE]: Some Concern: respiratory effects, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [CHLOROFORM]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, cancer, general systemic/organ effects, nervous system effects, digestive system effects

Concerns from [CARBON TETRACHLORIDE]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, cancer

Concerns from [1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE]: Some Concern: kidney and urinary effects, general systemic/organ effects, cancer

D

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

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

D

NITRIC ACID

Some Concern: cancer, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision

D

FRAGRANCE

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation; Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient

D

CROSS-LINKED POLYACRYLATE

C

SODIUM SILICATE

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

B

SODIUM BENZOATE

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

B

SODIUM CARBONATE

Some Concern: damage to vision

A

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects

A

WATER

A

SODIUM SULFATE

A

Ingredients from the label

What appears on the label: sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium silicate, chlorine bleach

Text from the label

As it appears in the database

sodium carbonate

sodium hydroxide

sodium silicate

chlorine bleach

Health concerns

Health Concern

Level of Concern

respiratory effects

Moderate Concern

cancer

Moderate Concern

skin irritation/allergies/damage

Moderate Concern

nervous system effects

Some Concern

digestive system effects

Some Concern

kidney and urinary effects

Some Concern

damage to vision

Some Concern

developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Low Concern

general systemic/organ effects

Low Concern

Environmental concerns

Environmental Concern

Level of Concern

acute aquatic toxicity

High Concern

chronic aquatic toxicity

Moderate Concern

biodegradation

Moderate Concern

Warnings & Directions

Directions for Use:

FOR BEST RESULTS: Fill both cups completely. Use more for hard water, DO NOT SPILL ON FABRIC. CONTAINS CHLORINE BLEACH. Do not mix with enzyme containing products due to incompatibility.

Caution:

CAUTION: IRRITANT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR PUT IN MOUTH. MAY IRRITATE EYES OR SKIN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION: DANGEROUS FUMES FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. Do not mix with dishwashing liquids, ammonia, or other cleaning products. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin or clothing. Do not breathe fumes. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not let young children use bottle or touch product in dishwasher. Not for hand dishwashing. Do not reuse bottle. Screw on protective cap tightly after use. FIRST AID TREATMENT: Contains sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium silicate and chlorine bleach. If swallowed or gets in mouth, rinse mouth, give a glassful of water and call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, rinse with water for 15 minutes. If on skin, rinse well with water.

Product versions

Manufacturers frequently make changes to their product ingredients, formulations or labeling, and older versions may still be on store shelves or in your home. When possible, EWG's Guide rates all available versions. It's important to read the label every time you shop, even though many labels don't offer complete information.

Cascade Dishwashing Detergent Gel with Dawn, Fresh
Date entered: 03/14/2016

D

Top scoring factors: May contain ingredients with potential for acute aquatic toxicity; chronic aquatic toxicity; respiratory effects

Cascade Dishwashing Detergent Gel with Dawn, Fresh
Date entered: 9/10/2012

F

Top scoring factors: Corrosive; May contain ingredients with potential for Government enforceable restrictions; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; acute aquatic toxicity

Green Certifications

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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Cascade Dishwashing Detergent Gel with Dawn, Fresh

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Health concerns

Environmental concerns

Warnings & Directions

Directions for Use:

Caution:

Product versions

Green Certifications

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Animal Testing

PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals

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