Tide
Tide Original Liquid Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent
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Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (10)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Ethoxylate (C12-15) | Avoid | Ethoxylated surfactant; ethoxylation process can leave 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen (EPA Group B2) |
| Colorant/Dye | Caution | Synthetic colorant with no cleaning function; potential skin sensitizer |
| Ethanolamine | Caution | pH adjuster; can form carcinogenic nitrosamines when combined with certain preservatives |
| Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate | Low Risk | Primary anionic surfactant; biodegradable, no ethoxylation |
| Optical Brighteners (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate) | Caution | UV-reactive chemical that remains on clothes after washing; creates illusion of whiteness but leaves chemical residue in constant skin contact |
| Propylene Glycol | Safe | Solvent and stabilizer; generally recognized as safe |
| Sodium Borate | Caution | Cleaning booster; reproductive toxin at high doses, restricted in EU cosmetics |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) | Avoid | Ethoxylated surfactant; commonly contaminated with 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation process |
| Synthetic Fragrance/Parfum | Avoid | Undisclosed fragrance blend; may contain phthalates (endocrine disruptors), synthetic musks, and allergens. Fragrance formulas are trade secrets with no required disclosure |
| Water | Low Risk | Base solvent |