Dial
Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Gold
Hand Soap
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Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (10)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Benzalkonium Chloride (antibacterial) | Caution | Antimicrobial agent; FDA raised concerns about long-term safety of antibacterial wash ingredients |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Safe | Co-surfactant |
| DMDM Hydantoin | Avoid | Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; releases low levels of formaldehyde over time; known carcinogen concern |
| Fragrance | Caution | Undisclosed synthetic fragrance mixture; may contain phthalates, musks, or other sensitizers |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | Caution | PEG compound; ethoxylated, potential 1,4-dioxane contamination |
| Red 40 (CI 16035) | Caution | Synthetic azo dye; unnecessary additive |
| Sodium Chloride | Low Risk | Thickener |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) | Caution | Ethoxylated surfactant; risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process |
| Water | Low Risk | Base solvent |
| Yellow 5 (CI 19140) | Caution | Synthetic azo dye; unnecessary additive |