The Nasty Ingredient Library
A library of hazardous and no-go ingredients used in cleaning and personal care products.
This is a growing and comprehensive list of the hazardous chemical ingredients used in cleaning and personal care products that we recommend to avoid and DO NOT use at Naturopath Recommended. Look for them in the cleaning and personal care products you use. Use this library to start researching and make better product choices for creating a healthier home and life.
Search here and when you find the ingredient you’re looking for click the ‘More Details’ link. More ingredients are added regularly. Let us know what you would like added.
2-ButoxyethanolHazardous |
2-PhenoxyethanolHazardous |
Alkyl PolyglucosideHazardous |
Alkylbenzene Sulphonic acidHazardous |
Aluminium ChlorideHazardous |
AmylaseHazardous |
Benzisothiazolinone (BIT)Hazardous |
Benzyl AlcoholHazardous |
C12-C15 Pareth-7Hazardous |
Calcium ChlorideHazardous |
Caprylyl GlycolHazardous |
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideHazardous |
Citric Acid, anhydrousHazardous |
Cocamidopropyl BetaineHazardous |
Cocomide MEAHazardous |
Coconut diethanolamineHazardous |
d-Limonene (Citrus Solvent)Hazardous |
DeoxyribonucleaseHazardous |
Diethanolamine (DEA or DEOA)Hazardous |
Dipropylene glycol, monomethyl etherHazardous |
Disodium EDTAHazardous |
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateHazardous |
EDTA-4Na TetrahydrateHazardous |
EthanolHazardous |
Hydrogen Peroxide, solutionHazardous |
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)Hazardous |
Lactic Acid, solutionHazardous |
Lauralkonium ChlorideHazardous |
Lauramine OxideHazardous |
Laureth-7Hazardous |
Lauryl GlucosideHazardous |
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT or MI)Hazardous |
Monoethanolamine (MEA)Hazardous |
Myristyl Dimethylamine OxideHazardous |
Palm OilNot hazardous |
Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)Hazardous |
Perchloroethylene (PERC)Hazardous |
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Fully Hydrolysed PVA)Hazardous |
Potassium CarbonateHazardous |
Potassium Carbonate, solutionHazardous |
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)Hazardous |
Potassium SorbateHazardous |
PropanediolHazardous |
Propylene GlycolNot hazardous |
Quaternary Ammonium CompoundsHazardous |
Sodium (C14-16) Olefin SulfonateHazardous |
Sodium CarbonateHazardous |
Sodium Coco-sulfateHazardous |
Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateHazardous |
Sodium dodecyl sulphate (also known as SLS)Hazardous |
Sodium HydroxideHazardous |
Sodium Hypochlorite, solution (Chlorine, Bleach)Hazardous |
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)Hazardous |
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)Hazardous |
Sodium MetasilicateHazardous |
Sodium PercarbonateHazardous |
Sodium Silicate, powderHazardous |
Sodium Silicate, solutionHazardous |
Sodium Xylene Sulphonate, solution (SXS)Hazardous |
Sorbic AcidHazardous |
SubtilisinHazardous |
Sulphamic AcidHazardous |
Sulphuric acidHazardous |
Tetrapotassium PyrophosphateHazardous |
Tetrasodium EDTAHazardous |
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateHazardous |
TriclocarbanHazardous |
TriclosanHazardous |
Triethanolamine (TEA)Not hazardous |
Trisodium phosphateHazardous |
XyleneHazardous |
General terms to be very cautious of…
- Coconut-based anionic and nonionic surfactants (oh my gosh, the word coconut does not make an ingredient ok)
- Plant-based anionic and non-ionic surfactants
- Colours (Colourants; Dyes)
- Enzymes (What enzymes?)
- Essential oils (Natural does not mean safe or non-hazardous)
- Fragrance (Beware of both synthetic and “natural” fragrance)
- Phthalates
- Optical brightener
- Parabens
- Petroleum Distillates
- Phosphates