Ingredients from the label
ALCOHOL DENAT., C10-16 ALKYLDIMETHYLAMINE OXIDE, C9-11 PARETH-8, COLORANTS, DECETH-8, FRAGRANCES, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEI-14 PEG-24/PPG-16 COPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, PPG-26, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, WATER
TO USE: Dispense Dawn into sink or directly onto sponge. Wash dishes and rinse thoroughly. Not for use in dishwashers.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If Dawn gets in eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If swallowed, drink a glass of water to dilute.
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FAQ
What are the chemicals in Dawn dish soap?
Is Dawn dish soap safe for your body?
Does Dawn dish soap have parabens?
Is Dawn dish soap safe?
Every ingredient that goes into a bottle of Dawn® dish soap has a job to do, and we strive to include only those ingredients that are both effective and safe to use in our formulas. Phthalates: A group of chemicals that can found in most plastic products such as toys, packaging, and even flooring.
Does dawn soap contain toxic ingredients?
Yes, Dawn soap contains toxic ingredients. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) gives Dawn dish soap a D rating. The following ingredients from the ingredient label are of particular concern:
Does Dawn dish soap contain phthalates?
Though personal care items such as nail polish, perfumes, and lotions may contain phthalates, and it can also be found in some detergents, Dawn® dish soap does not use it as an ingredient. Its primary use is to make plastic more flexible. Triclosan: A common ingredient in most products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is Dawn dish soap made of?
Dawn Dish Soap has a long list of ingredients, but the most prominent ones include PPG 26, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, alcohol denatured, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, blue #1, yellow #5, and lauramine oxide, among others.