Focus on Detergency

FOCUS ON DETERGENCY - Processes which create undesirable by-products or allowed in the initial phase of this standard: impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, parabens, heavy metals, - Non-paraben, non-formaldehyde-donating synthetic formaldehyde, such as: preservatives - Benzene processing which creates parabens - Methylisothiazolinone - Acidification of ethoxylates which produces 1,4 - Phenoxyethanol dioxane - Dehydroacetic acid - Petrolatum/Mineral Oil/Paraffin produced from - Non-phthalate, non-irritating synthetic fragrances petrochemical sources which contain undesirable - Non-toxic synthetic colorants impurities Notes - Processes which create carcinogens, mutagens, - Total use of allowable synthetic ingredients may not exceed reproductive toxins, or endocrine disruptors 5 percent of the total formula (calculated without water) - Processes which use ingredients or create by-products that - These synthetic ingredients are targeted to be eliminated in could become hazardous waste Phase II of the standard currently set for 2012 - Processes which use or create environmentally persistent, - Compliance with INCI labelling standards will be phased in bioaccumulative, toxic, or neurotoxic compounds 2 years from launch (consumer-relevant labelling is allowed - Processes which use animal by-products where the animal in addition to INCI labelling) is harmed Prohibited ingredients – illustrative (i.e., non-exhaustive) list The following is an illustrative list of classifications of ingredients A. By Types/Classes: that are prohibited (see Appendix III for a longer list of prohibited - Synthetic Petrochemical Ingredients ingredients) - Synthetic Preservatives not otherwise specifically allowed - Parabens – Synthetic preservatives that are potential - Compounds with “ethoxylate”, “PEG” or the suffix “-eth” in endocrine disrupters the ingredient name - Petrolatum/Mineral Oil/Paraffin – Non-renewable - Compounds with “sarcosinate” in the ingredient name byproducts of crude oil with potentially dangerous impurities - Compounds with “MEA”, “DEA” or “TEA” in the ingredient - Synthetic Glycols – Petroleum derived synthetic chemicals name that can potentially draw other chemicals into the - Compounds with “taurate” in the ingredient name bloodstream - Compounds with “sultaine” in the ingredient name - Phthalates – Synthetic fragrance components that are - Compounds with “sulfosuccinate” in the ingredient name potential toxins - Compounds with “PPG” in the ingredient name - Ethoxylated ingredients (like Sodium Myreth Sulfate and B. Specific ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEGs or PPGs) which are made in - Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate part with the petrochemical ethylene oxide and results in - Amodimethicone 1,4 Dioxane as a trace contaminant (1,4 Dioxane classified - Behentrimonium Methosulfate as a possible carcinogen) - Butylene glycol - Ethanolamines like MEA/DEA/TEA – Foam and viscosity - Carbomer boosting ingredients that can interact with other ingredients - Ceteareth-20 to form nitrosamines, a known carcinogen - Cetrimonium Chloride - Synthetic polymers (PVP/Acrylates) that contain residual - Coco DEA PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) - Cocoamidopropyl Betaine - Formaldehyde Donors (DMDM Hydantoin/ Diazolidinyl - Cyclopentasiloxane Urea) – Preservatives that work by releasing formaldehyde - Diazolidinyl Urea - Dimethicone Other product requirements - Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate - No animal testing - EDTA - Transparency and full disclosure of ingredients on product - EthylHexylGlycerin label per CSPA Voluntary Ingredient Communications - Glycereth-7 Cocoate Program - Isoceteth 20 - Compliance with FTC and NAD guidelines - Isopropyl Palmitate - Strive to maximize use of recyclable and PCR materials in - Lauramide MEA packaging - Lauryl DEA - Methoxycinnamate Other requirements for product certification under the NPA - Olefin Sulfonate natural program - Oleyl Betaine - All ingredient information (i.e. raw material sources, - Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, etc.) processing information) must be disclosed in submission - PEG-150 Distearate documentation - PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate - 60 percent of the brand must qualify for NPA Natural - Polyquaternium 10 Certification regardless of whether 60 percent actually - Propylene Glycol undergoes certification - Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate - Product Certification term is two years and products will be - Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate reviewed every two years to maintain certification - Sodium Laureth Sulfate - Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Natural Products Association Standard and Certification for - Sodium Lauryl Carboxylate Natural Home Care Products - Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Appendices - Sodium Myreth Sulfate I. Illustrative list of allowed natural ingredients - Soyamidopropalkonium Chloride II. Allowed synthetic (AS) ingredients – those temporarily - Stearamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine 20 Focus on DETERGENCY - Supplement to Household and Personal Care TODAY - n 2/2010.

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