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FABRIC BRIGHTENERS

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

No Data, Some Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

Some Concern

Cancer

No Data, Some Concern

Environment

No Data, Some Concern

Top scoring factors: Evidence of biodegradation; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; damage to vision

This unspecific ingredient, Fabric brighteners, can be found in 58 products.

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Health issue

Level of Concern

Source

Fabric brighteners
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.

moderate

EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database

Fabric brighteners
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.

some

EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database

Fabric brighteners
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5

some

National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis

Fabric brighteners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

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

Fabric brighteners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners

some

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