red
Talc
Risk of asbestos contamination from mining. Cosmetic-grade is supposed to be tested but failures are well-documented.
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Dettol Citrus Fresh Bar Soap 100g x 3 pack
Is Dettol Citrus Fresh Bar Soap 100g x 3 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 8 ingredients (2 in the avoid tier, 6 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 avoid6 caution
8 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
red
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
European Society of Contact Dermatitis declared MI a "contact allergy epidemic." High allergen rates.
amber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Titanium Dioxide
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Laureth-4
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
Full ingredients (from label)
Sodium PalmateTalcSodium Palm KernelateAquaGlycerinParfumSodium ChloridePalm Kernel AcidTetrasodium EtidronateTetrasodium EDTATitanium DioxideLimoneneBengt SalicylateSodium C14-16 Olefin SultanateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitralCymbopogon Flexuosus OilCitronellolPropylene GlycolSodium PolynaphthatenesulfonateLaureth-4Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit ExtractOleth-20PhenoxyethanolSodium Laureth SulfateSodium CitrateLauryl AlcoholParaffinum LiquidumPotassium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidSodium O-PhenylphenateO-PhenylphenolMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinoneSodium HydroxideCI 11680CI 77492CI 74160CI 12490.
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.