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Formaldehyde/ Glue Smell in Seventh Generation Free and Clear Products

Posted May 31st, 2008 by lkinskip

I use Seventh Generation Free and Clear Dish Liquid and Laundry Detergent. I've noticed that both smell similar to formaldehyde or glue. The smell is more noticeable in the dish liquid.

I'm wondering which ingredient or ingredients cause the smell, and whether or not there are any health concerns that I should be aware of.

Thanks for your help!



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Free and Clear Smell
Posted by JGlasscoe | Thu, Jun. 26, 2008

Both Seventh Generation Dish Liquid and Seventh Generation Laundry Liquid contain sodium laureth sulfate and other surfactants derived from coconut. Coconut oil can have a rancid smell. There may be enough residual coconut oil to produce the odor our consumer detects. The odor is not harmful, or an indication of the presence of harmful substances.

I've noticed this in Shampoo & Conditioner too
Posted by Chris | Fri, Jun. 27, 2008

My wife bought a "free and clear" shampoo and conditioner and I noticed the same thing (a lot less pleasant in the shower!) -- I'll have to check the ingredients...