Ingredients from the label
What appears on the label: AQUA (FILTERED WATER), SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (PLANT-BASED ANIONIC SURFACTANT), LAURYL ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE (SURFACTANT), ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE (NONIONIC SURFACTANT), SODIUM CITRATE (PH CONTROL), ENZYMES (STAIN REMOVER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL (SOLVENT), SODIUM OLEATE (PLANT-BASED ANTI-FOAMING AGENT), SODIUM CARBONATE (PH CONTROL), SODIUM BORATE (ENZYME STABILIZER), METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (PRESERVATIVE).
Text from the label
As it appears in the database
LAURYL ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE
Warnings & Directions
Directions for Use:
Follow garment care instructions found on tag, along with instructions for your washing machine. Always test hidden area for colorfastness. Pre-treat and pre-soak stains by applying detergent directly to stained area. Rub gently with a soft cloth and then allow stained garment to soak in water. Top Loading Machines: For medium loads, use 1/2 measuring cap (middle line-1.5 oz). For large or heavily soiled loads, use a full cap (top line-3 oz). Front Loading, High Efficiency HE Machines: For medium loads, use 1/3 measuring cap (lower line-1 oz). For large or heavily soiled loads, use 2/3 of a cap (top line-2 oz). Always add detergent to water prior to adding clothes. The detergent is very water soluble and should rinse out easily on a normal cycle setting without extra rinse.
Caution:
SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If detergent comes in contact with your skin, simply rinse off with warm water. If detergent is ingested, drink plenty of water and do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician or healthcare professional. In case of eye contact, flush eye with cool water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Green Certifications
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
Animal Testing
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."
Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx