Thursday, April 26, 2012

Tide Detergent 1,4-Dioxane

  • In their quest to rid cleaning products of toxic chemicals, consumer advocates have now set their sights on Tide, the best-selling laundry detergent. Small amounts of 1,4 dioxane are formed during the manufacture of detergents, shampoos and certain drugs.
  • (New York Times)
  • documented the presence of 1,4-dioxane (a known carcinogen) in Tide Free and Gentle. My family has used Tide Free and Gentle and I'm horrified that this harmful chemical is allowed to be present in detergents that we use on a frequent basis.
  • (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

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