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Ingredients Glossary

Ingredients Glossary


It’s what’s inside that counts. Learn more about the ingredients we use in our formulas.

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Alcohol Solvent, viscosity control Fermented plant sugars Works as a solvent and helps make the product thin enough to be pourable or able to be sprayed.
Alcohol alkoxylate Rinse aid Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials Helps prevent filming and spotting from minerals in hard water.
Alcohol denatured Solvent, viscosity control Fermented plant sugars Works as a solvent and helps make the product thin enough to be pourable or able to be sprayed.
Alcohol ethoxylate Fragrance emulsifier Biodegrades readily; derived from synthetic sources Even though this ingredient comes from synthetic materials, it biodegrades readily and is non-toxic in use.
Alkyl polyglucoside Surfactant Plant oils & sugars A general detergent that lifts away dirt and stains.
Amylase Stain removal Fermented plant sugars Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process.
Bentonite Fabric softener Mineral This natural clay helps soften fabrics.
Benzisothiazolinone Preservative Synthetic Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people.
Benzyl alcohol Preservative Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people.
Butyl glucoside Wetting agent Made from plant sugars A specialized ingredient that ensures that water evaporates from your plates after the dishwasher cycle has completed.
Calcium carbonate Scrubbing aid Naturally occurring chalk Commonly found in chalk and limestone, calcium carbonate helps scrub away dirt and grime.
Calcium chloride Thickener Mineral Calcium chloride is the same as table salt and helps thicken the product.
Candida bombicola/glucose/rapeseed oil ferment Surfactant Fermented from glucose & rapeseed oil Yeast, sugar and oil are fermented to create a powerful surfactant.
Caprylyl/decyl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Capryl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Carboxymethylcellulose Anti-redeposition agent Made from wood & plant fibers Anti-redeposition agents help keep your clothes from looking grey or dingy by keeping the dirt in the water and not on your clothes.
Cellulase Anti-pilling Fermented plant sugars Cellulase is an enzyme which helps reduce the possibility of pilling when your clothes are washed.
Citric acid Optimizes pH Fermented plant sugars Used to adjust the pH and is completely biodegradable.
Citric acid solution pH regulation Fermented plant sugars Used to adjust the pH and is completely biodegradable.
Coco-glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Decyl/myristyl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate Fabric softener Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials Provides softening and some static control for your laundry.
Dipropylene glycol Solvent Synthetic Allows the solution to pull grease and stains off of the surface.
Disodium disilicate Builder Mineral Controls water alkalinity, provides corrosion protection.
Ethanol Degreasing solvent, drying, stability improving Fermented plant sugars Allows the solution to pull grease and stains off of the surface.
Fatty acids c12-18 Anti-streak agent Plant-based Helps prevent streaking on smooth surfaces.
Fatty alcohol alkoxylate Surfactant Plant-based & synthetic blend An effective low-foam grease and oil lifter that is well-suited for heavy duty needs.
Fragrance Fragrance Plant-based Fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label.
Natural fragrance Fragrance Derived from plants or microbes Fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label.
Glycerin Humidity buffer, moisturizer, compatibilizer, mild solvent Vegetable oils A multifunctional ingredient that is derived from vegetable oils.
Hydrogen peroxide Non-chlorine bleach Made by bubbling air through water with a catalyst Gentle, color-safe bleach that whitens and brightens with a low impact on the environment.
Lactic acid pH regulation Fermented plant sugars Used as a pH regulator to make gentle formulas.
L-aspartic acid Water softener Fermented plant sugars This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Laureth-7 (ethoxylated coconut oil) Surfactant Fermented plant sugars Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Lauryl ethoxylate Surfactant Coconut & other plant-based oils Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Lauryl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Lauryl/myristyl glucoside Surfactant Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Linalool Fragrance Naturally occurring in plants Ecover fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label.
Linum usitatissimim seed oil Moisturizing Flaxseed oil Helps to condition your floors and surfaces.
Lipase Stain removal Fermented plant sugars Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process.
Magnesium chloride Viscosity regulator Mineral This mineral-based ingredient is used to thicken some of our liquid products, making the product easier to use.
Metasilicate pH corrector and corrosion inhibitor Mineral This is a readily abundant mineral used to maintain the correct pH level in your washing machine.
Methylisothiazolinone Preservative Synthetic Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people.
Phenoxyethanol Antioxidant Synthetic This limits the oxidation of other ingredients in the formula. It is safe for people, has low skin and eye irritation and biodegrades readily.
Potassium cocoate Surfactant Coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Potassium oleate Surfactant and foam control Made from plant-based oleic acid Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Protease Stain removal Fermented plant sugars This enzyme helps improve stain removal by breaking down protein and starch-based stains like blood and egg.
Sodium bicarbonate pH regulator and water softener Mineral This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Sodium carbonate Water softener Mineral This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Sodium carbonate peroxide Alkalinity booster and oxidizer Mineral Peroxide is not toxic if ingested or comes into contact with skin, and it disperses safely in the environment.
Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate Non-chlorine bleach Soda ash & hydrogen peroxide Gentle, color-safe bleach that whitens and brightens with a low impact on the environment.
Sodium chloride Viscosity regulator Mineral Sodium chloride is the scientific name for table salt. Salt regulates the thickness of the product and keeps the other ingredients stable.
Sodium citrate Water softener Made from plant sugars This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Sodium gluconate Water softener Fermented plant sugars This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Sodium laureth sulfate Surfactant Plant oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Sodium lauryl sulfate Surfactant Plant oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Sodium metasilicate pH corrector Mineral This comes from a widely abundant mineral. Its job is to maintain the correct pH level in your washing machine.
Sodium percarbonate Bleaching agent Mineral Percarbonate is an oxidizing bleach without the environmental effects of some bleaching agents.
Sodium polyaspartate Water softener and dispersant Fermented plant sugars Controls hard water effects during cleaning and helps to suspend soil. Non-toxic to skin and readily biodegradable.
Sodium polyitaconate Water softener and dispersant Fermented plant sugars Controls hard water effects during cleaning and helps to suspend soil. Non-toxic to skin and readily biodegradable.
Sodium disilicate Builder Mineral Controls water alkalinity, provides corrosion protection.
Sodium silicate pH corrector and corrosion inhibitor Mineral This comes from a widely abundant mineral and is used to maintain the correct ph level in your washing machine.
Sodium sulfate Improves surfactant activity Mineral Improves the efficiency of a powder, allowing you to use smaller quantities.
Sorbic acid Preservative Synthetic Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people.
Sorbitan sesquicaprylate Surfactant Sorbitol & plant oils such as coconut oil Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces.
Sorbitol Tablet binding agent Made from plant sugars This is a sugar-derived alcohol used to bind the ingredients together in our dishwasher tablets.
Subtilisin Stain removal Fermented plant sugars Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process.
TAED Bleach activation Synthetic Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine, or TAED, helps our bleaching agents to be effective at lower temperatures.
Trisodium citrate dihydrate Water softener Made from plant sugars This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.
Water (aqua) Solvent Deionized water Water is an excellent solvent and helps all of the other ingredients do their job.
Xanthan gum Thickener Fermented plant sugars This natural thickener comes from fermentation of plant sugars.
Zeolite Water softener Mineral This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job.

This list of ingredients has been updated to the best of our knowledge.

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