Is Comfort Tøymykner Sensitiv 500ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Home and Personal Care
Orkla Home and Personal Care's Comfort Tøymykner Sensitiv 500ml is reviewed here as a other. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes cationic surfactants and phenoxyethanol, both of which raise safety concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential irritants. The presence of fragrance further complicates the safety profile.
Main concern
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains cationic surfactants which can provide softening properties to fabrics.
- Effective in reducing static cling in laundry, enhancing fabric feel.
Concerns
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Fragrance can trigger allergic reactions or sensitivities in some users.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this other, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cationic Surfactants safe in this other?
Medium
Cationic Surfactants is used here as surfactant. Cationic surfactants are used for their fabric softening properties in this product. However, they can be irritating to the skin and eyes, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: kationiske overflateaktive stoffer
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this other?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that helps prolong shelf life but is associated with potential skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: phenoxyethanol
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Is Fragrance safe in this other?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent enhancement but can be a common allergen and irritant, particularly for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: parfum
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4049356
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