Method 8x Laundry Detergent
it may be hard to believe, but this tiny bottle of 8X ultra-concentrated laundry detergent can do big things. that’s because the plant-based formula with smartclean technology® seeks out dirt and stains in a revolutionary new way to deliver beautifully clean clothes with just 1/4th the dose of the leading brand. plus, its handy pump makes for easy, one-handed use. no mess. no waste. no aching biceps.
Ingredients:
ingredient | what it does | environmental + health summary |
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ethanol | solvent | biodegrades readily; fermented from plant sugars such as corn or sugar beets; not irritating to skin |
propanediol | solvent | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn; low skin and eye irritation |
monoisopropylanolamine | solvent | made from synthetic materials |
ethyl glycerin acetal levulinate | solvent | derived from corn stalks, readily biodegradable |
coco/soy methyl ester | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources |
glycerin | solvent | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources; not irritating to skin |
lauryl alcohol ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from palm or coconut oil; low skin irritation |
lauryl ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources |
PEG 300 monooctyl ether | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant oils such as coconuts |
sodium alkane sulfonate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; made from synthetic materials; low skin irritation |
lactic acid | water softener | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn |
polyester | prevents dirt and oils from redepositing in the wash | made from synthetic materials |
carboxymethylinulin | disperses soils | inherently biodegradable; derived from chicory plants; not irritating to skin |
decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside or caprylyl/myristyl | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from corn sugars, coconut or palm oil |
coco methyl ester sulfonate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant oils such as coconut; not irritating to skin |
soy methyl ester ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | derived from plant sources; low skin irritation |
cellulase | cleaning enzyme |
biodegrades readily;
naturally derivedthis refers to an ingredient, formula or product as follows: an ingredient made from renewable naturally derived |
protease | cleaning enzyme |
biodegrades readily;
naturally derivedthis refers to an ingredient, formula or product as follows: an ingredient made from renewable naturally derived |
amylase | cleaning enzyme |
biodegrades readily;
naturally derivedthis refers to an ingredient, formula or product as follows: an ingredient made from renewable naturally derived |
mannanase | cleaning enzyme |
biodegrades readily;
naturally derivedthis refers to an ingredient, formula or product as follows: an ingredient made from renewable naturally derived |
distyrylbiphenolsulfonate | optical brightener | biodegradable; made from synthetic materials; not irritating to skin |