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LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.

Asthma/Respiratory

No Data, Some Concern

Skin Allergies &
Irritation

Moderate Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

Some Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

No Data, Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of chronic aquatic toxicity; skin irritation/allergies/damage; general systemic/organ effects

This unspecific ingredient, LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES, can be found in 151 products.

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LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life

some

Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.

some

Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Toxic in contact with skin
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life

some

Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
NTP Toxcast scored 2.5-3.5

some

EWG Toxcast Analysis - National Toxicology Program (NTP)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

GHS Data from ECHA Website - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.

low

Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel

Products Listing This Ingredient:151 Results - Page 6 of 11

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Parsons Ammonia All-Purpose Cleaner, Lemon

F

Ultra Purex Regular Detergent, Mountain Breeze

F

Ultra Purex Regular Detergent, Original Fresh

F

Ultra Purex Regular Detergent, Lavender Fresh

F

Ultra Purex Hypoallergenic Detergent, Free & Clear

F

Era 2X Ultra Liquid Detergent, Crystal Springs

F

Cheer brightCLEAN HE Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Gentle

F

Cheer brightCLEAN HE Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Clean

F

Cheer brightCLEAN Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Gentle

F

Cheer brightCLEAN Liquid Laundry Detergent with Bleach Alternative

F

Cheer brightCLEAN Liquid Laundry Detergent with Bounce, Fresh Linen

F

Tide plus Bleach Alternative, Mountain Spring

F

Tide Liquid Detergent, Clean Breeze

F

Tide Free for Coldwater

F

Tide Coldwater Liquid, Mountain Spring

F

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Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment

About the ratings: 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.

Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. Good ingredient disclosure.

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment. May also have poor ingredient disclosure.

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment or poor ingredient disclosure.

About the ratings: 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.

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