Name: Tide Pods 4-in-1
Brand: Tide
SKU: 222792
Availability: InStock
Rating: 39 (1 reviews)

Tide Pods 4-in-1

Procter & Gamble

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity-weighted ingredient and exposure penalties
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

MEA C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential moderate sensitization with prolonged exposure

C10-16 Pareth

Potential skin and eye irritation, environmental impact, lack of direct food safety evaluation

MEA Laureth Sulfate

Skin irritation, potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, environmental impact

Styrene/acrylates Copolymer

Potential residual styrene monomer exposure (IARC Group 2A carcinogen), potential migration from food-contact coatings, microplastic ingestion with uncertain long-term effects, possible gastrointestinal irritation/inflammation (animal data), environmental persistence

Fragrances

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential asthma exacerbation, phototoxicity with some components

Propylene Glycol

Irritation potential with prolonged dermal or inhalation exposure, possible sensitizer in some individuals

Water

Non-toxic, essential solvent, diluent

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ultra-processed, potential trans fat content, gut irritation in sensitive individuals, questionable long-term safety

Amylase Enzyme

Effective stain removal especially on starch-based stains, biodegradable, reduces need for harsh chemicals

Mannanase Enzyme

Improves digestibility, enhances nutrient absorption, used in food processing to improve texture

Polyvinyl Alcohol Polymer

Film-forming agent, stabilizer, controlled release in pharmaceuticals, edible film applications

Sodium Bisulfite

Antioxidant properties, prevents product discoloration, stabilizes formulations

Cellulase Enzyme

Improved digestion of plant material, enhanced nutrient absorption from plant foods

Colorants

Improves product aesthetics, consumer appeal, differentiation of product types

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

MEA Salts of C12-18 Fatty Acids

Effective suds reducer, improves product stability and rinseability, helps control foam in formulations

Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated

Enhances cleaning performance, dispersant, soil suspension

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Effective chelating agent, biodegradable, enhances product stability, reduces water hardness effects

PEG-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol

Improves soil release on fabrics, enhances cleaning efficiency, reduces redeposition of soils, stable and biodegradable under typical conditions

MEA-Citrate

Effective water softening, metal ion chelation, enhances cleaning performance, biodegradable

Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate

Effective whitening agent, enhances fabric brightness, stable and non-volatile

Zeolite

Efficient water softening, improves cleaning efficacy, non-toxic, environmentally friendly

Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Effective odor neutralizer, antioxidant properties enhance product stability, reduces rancidity and odor formation

Subtilisin

Effective stain removal, biodegradable enzymatic cleaner, enhances cleaning efficiency

Denatonium Benzoate

Prevents accidental ingestion due to intense bitterness, enhances product safety by reducing poisoning risk

Product Details

Form Factor

pod

pH

6.8

pH Classification

neutral

Exposure Route

dermalingestion

Dilution Factor

concentrate

Use Frequency

daily

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