Ingredient Glossary
We are proud of the ingredients in our products and list them on every label, as well as share additional information below. Our products are specifically formulated to be safe for use in and around the home with family, children and pets. We work hard to ensure our products have the very best combination of ingredients—combinations that not only work hard on your daily dirt and grime, but that fill your home with garden-inspired scents.
We make intelligent, responsible raw material choices, and whenever possible, obtain materials from renewable plant resources such as coconut, corn, soy or olive. At times we choose not to use a plant-derived material for reasons of efficacy, consistency and safety.
Our products do not contain ammonia, chlorine, glycol solvents, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, phosphates or petroleum distillates.
We do not test our products on animals, nor are our products made with animal-derived ingredients.
Our packaging is recyclable and we use at least 25% post-consumer plastic in our bottles.
We manufacture according to exacting personal care standards in a cosmetic-grade cGMP facility. cGMP is an abbreviation for the term "current Good Manufacturing Practice," which refers to FDA regulations regarding the manufacturing, testing, and quality control of pharmaceutical and food products.
All suppliers of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day ingredients derived from Palm Oil are members of RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day supports sustainable practices of eco-sensitive areas throughout Asia, Africa and South America like the Brazilian rain forests.
INGREDIENT | WHAT IS IT? | WHAT DOES IT DO? | CAS NUMBERS |
natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8021-27-0 | |
Alcohol Denat.
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corn-derived ethanol | reduces viscosity and holds all ingredients together in solution | 64-17-5 |
Alcohol Denat. (Glass Cleaner)
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corn-derived ethanol | aids fast evaporation for reduced streaking and gives lift to the fragrance | 64-17-5 |
Alcohol Ethoxylate
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plant derived surfactant (surface active agent) | provides cleaning and grease cutting | 166736-08-9 |
Alcohols C7-21 Ethoxylate
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plant derived surfactant (surface active agent) | provides cleaning and grease cutting | 68991-48-0 |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
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natural plant extract from aloe vera | helps to soothe and protect skin | 94349-62-9 |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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natural plant extract from aloe vera | helps to soothe and protect skin | 85507-69-3 |
Amylase Enzyme Blend
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enzyme from biofermentation reaction | removes starch stains and helps surfactant ingredients clean even better | 9000-90-2, 57-55-6 |
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8015-77-8 |
Benzisothiazolinone
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non-formaldehyde, preservative | safe and effective product preservative, < 1% of total volume to ensure shelf life safety | 2634-33-5 |
Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract
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natural plant extract from birch bark | cuts grease naturally to aid removal of soils | 84012-15-7 |
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
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natural botanical extract from the Karite tree | softens and conditions skin providing Vitamin E | 194043-92-0 |
C16-18 and C18 Unsaturated Glycerides
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biodegradable esterquat from palm oil | eliminates static and softens fabrics | 157905-74-3 |
C16-18 Fatty Acids
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biodegradable esterquat from palm oil | eliminates static and softens fabrics | 157905-74-3 |
Calcium Carbonate
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natural mineral | provides gentle abrasive action for cleaning without scratching | 1317-65-3 |
Calcium Chloride
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natural mineral salt | adjusts product thickness and flow | 10043-52-4 |
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8006-81-3 |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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coconut derived emollient | helps soften skin | 73398-61-5 |
Carboxymethyl Inulin
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plant-derived chelating agent | binds metal ions in wash water to optimize cleaning performance | 430439-54-6 |
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8000-68-8 |
Carya Ovata (Shagbark Hickory) Bark Extract
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 91723-46-5 |
Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 92201-55-3, 8023-85-6 |
Cetostearyl Alcohol
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naturally derived fatty alcohol blend | thickens and emulsifies product for consistency | 67762-27-0 |
Cetyl Alcohol
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coconut derived fatty alcohol | thickens and emulsifies product for consistency | 36653-82-4 |
Citric Acid
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natural fruit acid | modifies the pH of the formula for optimum cleaning and stability | 77-92-9 |
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 90244-99-8 |
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8008-26-2 |
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8007-75-8, 68648-33-9 |
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8008-57-9 |
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8016-20-4 |
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8008-56-8 |
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8008-56-8 |
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8008-57-9 |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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plant- derived surfactant (surface active agent) | cleans and modifies foam | 61789-40-0 |
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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very mild surfactant (surface active agent) | foams and cleanses without stripping away natural oils from skin | 691400-36-9 |
Coco Glucoside
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mild sugar derived surfactant | provides cleaning | 141464-42-8 |
Coconut Acid
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fatty acid derived from coconut | reduces foaming | 61788-47-4 |
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8007-02-1, 89998-16-3 |
Decyl Glucoside
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mild sugar- derived surfactant (surface active agent) | helps keep other ingredients blended while cleaning | 68515-73-1, 110615-47-9 |
Dihydrogenated Palmoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
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biodegradable esterquat from palm oil | softens fabrics | 61788-47-4 |
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
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readily biodegradable surfactant from coconut | provides foaming and cleaning power | 38841-48-4 |
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8000-48-4, 84625-32-1 |
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8000-34-8, 84961-50-2 |
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8000-34-8, 84961-50-2 |
Fragrance (ingredients may include those found at www.ifraorg.org
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mixture of natural, high-quality essential oils and safe synthetic fragrance ingredients | smells great and provides an aromatherapeutic experience | Proprietary |
Fragrance (Natural)
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mixture of natural, high-quality essential oils | smells great and provides an aromatherapeutic experience | Proprietary |
Geranium Maculatum (Geranium) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 84650-10-2 |
Glycerin (Hand & Body)
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corn-derived humectant | attracts moisture and softens skin | 56-81-5 |
Glycerin (Household Cleaners)
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natural corn-derived solublizer for extracts | provides shelf life stability for extracts | 56-81-5 |
Glycerin (Laundry)
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corn-derived solublizer for enzymes | provides shelf life stability for enzymes | 56-81-5 |
Glyceryl Oleate
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emollient | softens and smoothes skin | 25496-72-4, 111-03-5 |
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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natural plant oil from soy bean | helps soften and moisturize skin | 8001-22-7 |
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract
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natural cotton extract | helps soften fabrics | 223749-08-4 |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 84776-03-4 |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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natural plant oil from sunflower | helps soften and moisturize skin | 8001-21-6 |
Hydrated Silica
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natural mineral flow agent | prevents clumping of product | 112926-00-8 |
Isopropyl Alcohol
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rubbing alcohol | denatures alcohol for safety | 67-63-0 |
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 90045-94-6 |
Lactic Acid
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natural acid | modifies pH for optimal cleaning | 79-33-4 |
Lauramine Oxide
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plant-derived cleaning ingredient | provides greasing cutting | 1643-20-5 |
Laureth - 7
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plant-derived cleaning ingredient, nonionic | cleans grease soils | 68551-12-2 |
Laureth - 8
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plant derived cleaning ingredient, nonionic | cleans grease soils | 9002-92-0 |
Lauryl Glucoside
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mild sugar derived surfactant | provides cleaning efficacy and stability to formulation | 110615-47-9 |
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8000-28-0 |
Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8022-15-9 |
Lead-Free Cotton Wick
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non-metal, lead-free wick | provides burn time for candles | NA |
Linear Alcohol Ethoxylate
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plant-derived nonionic surfactant (surface active agent ) from coconut | cleans without foaming | 166736-08-9 |
Lipase Enzyme Blend
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enzyme from biofermentation reaction | removes fat and oil stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better | 9001-62-1 |
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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natural plant extract from honeysuckle | soothes and softens skin (hand/dish), contributes to fragrance (all other) | 223749-79-9 |
Mannanase Enzyme Blend
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enzyme from biofermentation reaction | removes organic stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better | 37288-54-3 |
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8006-90-4 |
Methylisothiazolinone
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non-formaldehyde preservative | safe and effective product preservative, < 1% of total volume to ensure shelf life safety | 2682-20-4 |
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8015-73-4 |
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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natural plant oil pressed from olive | provides Vitamin E, moisturization and softening | 8001-25-0 |
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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emulsifier that makes oils compatible with water | blends essential oils and fragrance evenly into the formula | 61788-85-0 |
PEG-5 Cocoate
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plant based emulsifier that makes oils compatible with water | ensures even dispersion and stability of fragrance | 61791-29-5 |
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 90082-51-2 |
Pentasodium Pentetate
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chelating agent to adjust pH | converts oils into solid soap through processing | 140-01-2 |
Phenoxyethanol
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non-formaldehyde, preservative | safe and effective product preservative to ensure shelf life safety | 122-99-6 |
Picea Mariana (Spruce) Leaf Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 91722-19-9 |
Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8006-82-4 |
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8014-09-3, 84238-39-1 |
Polysorbate 20
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Emulsifier that make oils compatible with water | ensures even dispersion and stability of fragrance | 68154-33-6 |
Potassium Hydroxide
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mineral base | adjusts pH for optimal cleaning | 1310-58-3 |
Potassium Sorbate
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non-formaldehyde preservative | safe and effective food grade product preservative, <1% of total volume | 24634-61-5 |
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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natural plant oil from sweet almond | acts as carrier in all natural fragrance composition | 8007-69-0 |
Quillaja Saponaria (Soap) Bark Extract
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natural plant extract | cuts grease naturally to aid removal of soils | 68990-67-0 |
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
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natural plant extract | 84775-94-0 | |
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 68606-81-5 |
Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 84604-12-6 |
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8000-25-7, 84604-14-8 |
Saccharomyces Ferment
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vegetable protein extract made from multiple vegetables through biofermentation | removes malodors and freshens surfaces | 8013-01-2 |
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8016-63-5 |
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Seed Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8006-87-9 |
Sodium Benzoate
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non-formaldehyde preservative | safe and effective food grade product preservative, <1% of total volume | 532-32-1 |
Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate
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wetting agent | helps to evenly coat surface and reduce streaking | 5324-84-5 |
Sodium Carbonate
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natural mineral commonly referred to as washing soda | softens water and boosts surfactants for optimum cleaning | 497-19-8 |
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
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natural mineral commonly referred to as oxygen bleach | boosts cleaning power stain removal | 15630-89-4 |
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin
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plant-derived chelating agent | binds metal ions in wash water to optimize cleaning performance | 430439-54-6 |
Sodium Chloride
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mineral salt | softens water to boost cleaning performance | 7647-14-5 |
Sodium Chloride (Hand & Body)
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mineral salt | adjusts thickness and flow of product | 7647-14-5 |
Sodium Citrate
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non-EDTA metal ion chelator from soy | softens water to boost cleaning performance | 6132-04-3 |
Sodium Hydroxide
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alkaline chemical compound | adjusts pH and stabilizes chelant | 1310-73-2 |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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plant-derived cleaning ingredient | provides cleaning and foaming | 68585-47-7 |
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
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readily biodegradable surfactant with viscosity modifying characteristics from coconut | provides foaming and cleaning power | 149458-07-1 |
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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very mild surfactant (surface active agent) | foams and cleanses without stripping away natural oils from skin | 61791-42-2 |
Sodium Polyacrylate
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acrylic polymer | disperses food particles and helps to prevent their redeposition on surfaces | 68479-09-4 |
Sodium Silicate
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natural mineral | disperses grease and food deposits into small, suspended particles that easily rinse away | 1344-09-8 |
Sodium Sulfate
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mineral salt | softens water to boost cleaning performance | 7757-82-6 |
Sorbitol
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natural vegetable sugar | keeps detergent intact from temperature changes during shipping | 50-70-4 |
Stearic Acid
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fatty acid salt | emulsifies and solubilizes for homogenous solutions | 57-11-4 |
Subtilisin (Protease) Enzyme Blend
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enzyme from biofermentation reaction | removes protein stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better | 9014-01-1, 57-55-6, 141-53-7 |
Tetrasodium Etidronate
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chelating agent to adjust pH | converts oils into solid soap | 3794-83-0 |
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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non-EDTA chelating agent | softens water to boost cleaning performance | 51981-21-6 |
Thuja Occidentalis (Cedar) Leaf Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy | 8007-20-3 |
Titanium Dioxide
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natural mineral | provides whiteness and opacity to soap bar | 13463-67-7 |
Trideceth-9
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emulsifier that makes oils compatible with water | blends essential oils and fragrance evenly into the formula | 69011-36-5 |
Vegetable Oils
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natural palm and coconut oils | moisturizes and soothes skin | 68956-68-3 |
Vegetable Wax Base
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renewable wax from a mix of soy and corn ingredients | earth-friendly wax that burns cleanly, delivers fragrance and ambiance | 8016-70-4, 8015-86-9 |
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8016-96-4 |
Water
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deionized/demineralized water that has passed through filters to remove minerals | holds all ingredients together in solution | 7732-18-5 |
Xanthan Gum
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plant-derived polysaccharide from biofermentation process | thickens product so it clings to the side of the bowl to clean better | 11138-66-2 |
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
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natural essential oil | provides fragrance | 8007-08-7 |