Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Anionic surfactants
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life
some
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
Anionic surfactants
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
some
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
Anionic surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate can irritate the skin.
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate can irritate the skin.
some
Valerie C. Robinson, Paul W. Snyder, Thomas J. Slaga, Ronald C. Shank, James G. Marks, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ronald A. Hill, Donald V. Belsito, Wilma F. Bergfeld & F. Alan Andersen. 2010. Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. International journal of toxicology 29(4 Suppl), 151S-61S.
Anionic surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate do not cause skin sensitization.
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate do not cause skin sensitization.
low
Valerie C. Robinson, Paul W. Snyder, Thomas J. Slaga, Ronald C. Shank, James G. Marks, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ronald A. Hill, Donald V. Belsito, Wilma F. Bergfeld & F. Alan Andersen. 2010. Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. International journal of toxicology 29(4 Suppl), 151S-61S.
Anionic surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate have low acute oral toxicity.
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate have low acute oral toxicity.
low
Valerie C. Robinson, Paul W. Snyder, Thomas J. Slaga, Ronald C. Shank, James G. Marks, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ronald A. Hill, Donald V. Belsito, Wilma F. Bergfeld & F. Alan Andersen. 2010. Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. International journal of toxicology 29(4 Suppl), 151S-61S.
Anionic surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate are not toxic to reproduction or development.
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate are not toxic to reproduction or development.
low
Valerie C. Robinson, Paul W. Snyder, Thomas J. Slaga, Ronald C. Shank, James G. Marks, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ronald A. Hill, Donald V. Belsito, Wilma F. Bergfeld & F. Alan Andersen. 2010. Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. International journal of toxicology 29(4 Suppl), 151S-61S.
Anionic surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate do not cause skin cancer after repeated skin application.
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment found ethoxylated alkyl sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate do not cause skin cancer after repeated skin application.
low
Valerie C. Robinson, Paul W. Snyder, Thomas J. Slaga, Ronald C. Shank, James G. Marks, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ronald A. Hill, Donald V. Belsito, Wilma F. Bergfeld & F. Alan Andersen. 2010. Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. International journal of toxicology 29(4 Suppl), 151S-61S.
Anionic surfactants
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
Anionic surfactants
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause genetic defects
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause genetic defects
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause cancer
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause cancer
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause cancer
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause cancer
some
Prop 65 - CA Proposition 65
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to females)
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to females)
some
Prop 65 - CA Proposition 65
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity
some
Prop 65 - CA Proposition 65
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to males)
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to males)
some
Prop 65 - CA Proposition 65
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Carcinogenic to humans
some
IARC 103 - IARC
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
some
NTP 12th RoC - National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Suspected of causing cancer
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Suspected of causing cancer
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Known to cause cancer
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Known to cause cancer
some
Prop 65 - CA Proposition 65
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
some
NTP 12th RoC - National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Toxic if inhaled
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Asthmagen (irritation)
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Asthmagen (irritation)
some
AOEC Asthmagen list - AOEC
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes pulmonary edema
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes pulmonary edema
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin corrosion
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes reproductive effects
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes reproductive effects
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes leukemia
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes leukemia
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes peritoneal cancer
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes peritoneal cancer
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
cancer
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
cancer
some
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
central nervous system impairment
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
central nervous system impairment
some
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes cancer
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes cancer
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
liver damage
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
liver damage
some
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
suspected human carcinogen
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
suspected human carcinogen
some
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
some
IARC 103 - IARC
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Asthmagen
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Asthmagen
some
AOEC Asthmagen list - AOEC
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
some
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes respiratory irritation
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes respiratory irritation
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes respiratory irritation
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes respiratory irritation
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin irritation
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes skin irritation
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes eye corrosion
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes skin irritation
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes skin irritation
some
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
GHS Hazard Codes - EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
Impurity: ETHYLENE OXIDE
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Anionic surfactants
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
Impurity: 1,4-DIOXANE
EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
