These are just a few of their other quotes emphasizing that commitment:. WVE did a little of our own sleuthing work, and tested a couple of Glade products. Test results revealed synthetic musks and allergens. Test results also revealed the presence of phthalates, which the company committed to phase out two years before — SC Johnson claimed this was a contamination issue, but we have no confirmation that this issue has been resolved.
And we know that there are companies like Seventh Generation that disclose all ingredients without any apparent negative impacts to business. So really — what are these other companies hiding? Far From Fragrant. New Scientist , September 4, The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author s and do not necessarily reflect those of MomsRising.
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When the new version was tested in a study of 1, consumers, there was no negative feedback. You probably even have a few of them in your cupboard. But you might be surprised to know all were introduced within just a few years. The OFF! But if SC Johnson truly wants to be a trustworthy company, it needs to do more to inspire consumer confidence.
The company launched its Greenlist process in to help it choose the best ingredients for its products, and released a special section describing the process and disclosing its full list of restricted use materials as part of its sustainability report last year, said Jam Stewart, senior director of global public affairs and communication at SC Johnson. So far, the response to the fragrance disclosure program has been positive from both consumers and NGOs, Semrau said, although the company has heard from NGOs that want it to go further.
In addition to pushing for more transparency, NGOs are also urging the company to look at eliminating more chemicals of concern from its products.
These include known allergens like benzyl benzoate and Lilial also known as butylphenyl methylpropanal , as well as BHT butylated hydroxytoluene , a toluene-based antioxidant that is not only a skin irritant and allergen, but also has been linked to tumor formation and developmental effects in animal studies.
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