Is Jif Baderom 250ml Refill Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Home Personal Care
Orkla Home Personal Care's Jif Baderom 250ml Refill is reviewed here as a cleaning. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Parfum.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes citric acid and sodium citrate, which are effective for cleaning. However, the presence of parfum raises concerns about synthetic fragrances.
Main concern
Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that may cause allergic reactions 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
- Citric acid acts as a natural cleaning agent, helping to break down grime effectively.
- Sodium citrate is a buffering agent that enhances the cleaning performance of the product.
Concerns
- Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Capryleth-9 carboxylic acid is a surfactant that, while effective, may raise concerns about skin irritation.
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 cleaning, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Aqua safe in this cleaning?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Citric Acid safe in this cleaning?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that helps to remove mineral deposits and enhance cleaning efficacy.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Capryleth 9 Carboxylic Acid safe in this cleaning?
Medium
Capryleth 9 Carboxylic Acid is used here as surfactant. This surfactant aids in emulsifying and cleaning but may cause irritation for some users.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: capryleth-9 carboxylic acid
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this cleaning?
Good
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate helps to stabilize the pH of the product, enhancing its cleaning performance.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Parfum safe in this cleaning?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can trigger allergies or sensitivities in some 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: 4289778
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