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Purex2 Stain Fighter + Bright Booster


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CATEGORY

Bleach

BRAND

Purex2

DATA LAST UPDATED

March 14, 2016

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: some

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

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DISODIUM DISTYRYLBIPHENYL DISULFONATE
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to vision
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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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ETIDRONIC ACID
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CONCERNS Moderate Concern: biodegradation; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, general systemic/organ effects, damage to vision
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FRAGRANCE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation;
Disclosure Concern: non-specific ingredient
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SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity

Concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE]: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, general systemic/organ effects, respiratory effects, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

Concerns from [1,4-DIOXANE]: Some Concern: cancer, digestive system effects, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: chronic aquatic toxicity, acute aquatic toxicity, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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BHT
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CONCERNS Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision
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WATER
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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CONCERNS Some Concern: respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage
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SODIUM SULFATE
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Ingredients from the label

Water, hydrogen peroxide (color safe bleach), magnesium or sodium sulfate (thickener), sodium laureth sulfate (cleaning ingredient), sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (cleaning ingredient), sodium hydroxide (ph adjuster), disodium distryl biphenyl disulfonate (brightener), butylated hydroxytoluene (fragrance stabilizer), dimethicone (processing aid), etidronic acid (fragrance stabilizer), fragrance


Directions from Packaging

PRETREAT STAINS - For best results on tough stains, pour product directly on stains. Rub gently, wait 5 minutes, then wash as normal **; ** Do not allow product to dry on fabric; BOOST EVERY LOAD - Safe for all colors, fabrics, and types*; Standard Machine- Let Washer Fill with water, then add this product, along with your regular detergent, then clothes.; HE Machine - If machine has Pre-wash dispenser, add product there. If not, add with your HE detergent in the dispenser.; *Test in an inconspicuous area first.


Warnings

CAUTION: Eye and skin irritant. In case of eye or skin contact, flush with water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, drink a large glassful of water. Call a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



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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