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Better Life TAKE IT FOR GRANITE Natural Countertop Cleaner


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CATEGORY

Countertop Cleaner

BRAND

Better Life

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 19, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

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DIMETHICONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: biodegradation; Moderate Concern: bioaccumulation; Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [CYCLOTETRASILOXANE]: Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, chronic aquatic toxicity
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ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage

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

Concerns from [ACRYLIC ACID]: Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects

Concerns from [2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE]: Some Concern: cancer, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Concerns from [BENZENE]: Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, nervous system effects, damage to vision
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METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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CONCERNS High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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LECITHIN
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CONCERNS

Concerns from [NITROSAMINES]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, damage to vision
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: general systemic/organ effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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PYRUS COMMUNIS (PEAR) FRUIT EXTRACT
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ROSE EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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C
ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
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LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity
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DECYL GLUCOSIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: damage to vision
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ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM) SEED EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage
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WATER
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GLYCERIN
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CONCERNS Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects
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Ingredients from the label

Ingredients: Purified water, lauryl glucoside (plant derived), decyl glucoside (plant derived), glycerin (vegetable), lecithin, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit extract, elettaria cardamomum seed extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) extract, dimethicone, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, pyrus communis (pear) fruit extract, acrylates copolymer, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, rose extract, ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract, methylisothiazolinone (preservative).


Directions from Packaging

Spray & wipe with a cloth. Perfect for daily cleaning of all stone surfaces. Safe for food prep surfaces. No rinsing required.


Warnings

While BETTER LIFE products are non-toxic, they should be used to clean, not drink. Please keep out of reach of children.

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

Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.

LEARN MORE ON LEAPINGBUNNY.ORG


Understanding scores

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.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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