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Grocery/Miscellaneous Store - Cleaning Supplies and EquipmentProduct Voluntary Standards or Guidelines
| Bathroom and Spa Cleaners | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 74% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
05/14/2008 |
| Bleach (powdered laundry) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | ![]() ![]() |
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Acute oral toxicity chemicals | Phosphates Toxics Phosphonates |
Biodegradable contents Packaging |
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08/30/96 |
| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 54% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
05/14/2008 |
| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners (Stain Removers) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 7% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
05/14/2008 |
| Cleaner (Glass) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Less toxic | ![]() ![]() |
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| Cleaner (Multi-Surface) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Less toxic | ![]() ![]() |
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| Cleaners & Cleaning Supplies | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfills required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Cleaners (All Purpose) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | ![]() ![]() |
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| Cleaners (all purpose) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Synthetic nitro musk compounds APEOs Nitromusks Polycyclic Musks EDTA NTA Quaternary ammonium compounds Glutaraldehyde Sensitizing substances Acute oral toxicity chemicals |
Phosphorous Phosphonates VOCs Petroleum oil Biocides |
Biodegradability of surfactants Customer information Reduced harmful ingredients |
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06/27/2001 |
| Cleaners (all purpose) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | ![]() ![]() |
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Carcinogens Genotoxins Toxins Reproductive toxins Allergens Surfactants Reactive chlorine compounds |
Irritants EDTA Dyes Fragrances NTA Phosphorus Aquatic toxins |
Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Concentrated Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging pH |
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06/15/03 |
| Cleaners (Bathroom) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Fewer materials recycled content |
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| Cleaners (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
10/1/2009 |
| Cleaners (general purpose) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Phosphates Alkylphenol ethoxylate Ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid Nitrilotriacetic acid Halogenated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol Carcinogenic chemicals |
VOCs | Aquatic toxicity Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Lifecycle considerations Packaging Safety and performance standards |
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05/06/95 |
| Cleaners (general purpose) | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | ![]() ![]() |
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EDTA NTA Chlorine bleach Sodium hypochlorite Nonylphenol ethoxylate Petroleum-based solvents Gycol ethers Phenolic compounds and surfactants |
Phosphates VOCs |
Biodegradable Neutral pH Non-toxic Packaging Vegetable-based surfactants |
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03/01/98 |
| Cleaners (industrial and institutional) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | Phosphates Toxics Phosphonates Heavy metals |
Biodegradable contents Other material use Packaging Process and production method Recyclable contents |
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11/02/93 |
| Cleaners (Multipurpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 56% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
10/27/2009 |
| Cleaners (Oven and Grill) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 66% Minimum Biobased Content | ![]() ![]() |
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| Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds (bio-based) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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APEO Aromatic solvents Chlorinated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol |
EDTA NTA Phosphorous-based builders VOCs |
Biologically-based Non-toxic Zero ozone depleting potential |
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None stated |
| Cleaning Products with Low Potential for Environmental Illness or Endocrine Disruption | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Ethylene oxide | None stated | Biodegradable Low emission VOCs |
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None stated |
| Cleaning Products (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
10/1/2009 |
| Cleaning Products (Specialty) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Less toxic | ![]() ![]() |
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| Consumer Cleaning Products | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
10/1/2009 |
| Degreasers | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | ![]() ![]() |
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Carcinogens Ozone-depleting substances Reproductive toxins Phosphates Phosphonates |
VOCs | Biodegradable greater than 2.5; VOC content not to exceed 50g/L; Not toxic to aquatic life; No phosphates or phosphonates Non-toxic; No ozone-depleting substances; Meet OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals; No carcinogens and reproductive toxins; pH less than 11 |
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| Detergents (dishwashers) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Surfactants from the alkylphenolethoxylates family Perfumes containing aromatic nitro compounds EDTA Ingredients classified as carinogentic toxic and mutagenic |
Phosphonates Total chlorine compounds |
Packaging Performance standards Toxicity |
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07/02/99 |
| Detergents (dishwasher) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | ![]() ![]() |
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Toxins Irritants Microorganisms ETDA Reactive chlorine compounds |
Tensides Phosphorus compounds NTA Perborate |
Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging |
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02/06/97 |
| Detergents (hand dishwashing) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | ![]() ![]() |
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Carcinogens Chlorine-based plastics Genotoxins Toxins Reproductive toxins Allergens Explosion hazards EDTA |
NTA | Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging |
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02/02/96 |
| Detergents (laundry) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Surfactants from the alkylphenolethoxylates family Perfumes containing aromatic nitro compounds EDTA Ingredients classified as carinogentic toxic and mutagenic |
Ingredients classified as dangerous to the aquatic environment Ingredients classified as dangerous to the environment Phosphates |
Biodegradable contents Packaging Performance standards Toxicity |
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07/20/99 |
| Detergents (textile) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | ![]() ![]() |
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Carcinogens Chlorine-based plastics Genotoxins Toxins Teratogens Microorganisms |
Phosphates Phosphonates EDTA Dyes Alkylphenoletoxylates Optical whiteners Reactive chlorine compounds Fragrances |
Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging pH |
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06/16/95 |
| Dishwashing Detergents (hand dishwashing) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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APEOs Quaternary amonium compounds Trichlorocarbon EDTA NTA Polyglycol solvents Nitromusks Polycyclic musks |
Biocides Sensitizing agents Surfactants |
Biodegradable Minimization of packagin waste Reduction of toxic substances |
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07/19/2001 |
| Dishwashing Products | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 58% minimum biobased content | ![]() |
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| Fabric Softeners | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Phosphates; EDTA; APEOs; Halogenated organic solvents; Butoxy-ethanol | VOCs; NTA | No phosphates; Biodegradable; No EDTA; No APEOs; No halogenated organic solvents; No butoxy-ethanol; No IARC-listed carcinogens; Low VOC; Biodegradable; Not toxic to aquatic life | ![]() ![]() |
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| Floor Care (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
10/1/2009 |
| Floor Cleaners and Protectors | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 77% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
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| Hand Antiseptic Products (Instant) | International - UL Environment cec.us@us.ul.com | ![]() ![]() |
None stated | None stated | None stated | ![]() ![]() |
10/07/2011 | |
| Hand Cleaners | International - UL Environment cec.us@us.ul.com | ![]() ![]() |
None stated | None stated | fewer materials Less toxic recycled content |
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10/03/2011 | |
| Household Cleaners (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 39% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
10/27/2009 |
| Laundry Detergent (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
10/1/2009 |
| Laundry Detergent (liquid) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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Phosphates EDTA APEOs Halogenated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol |
NTA; VOCs | Biodegradable Low VOC No APEOs No butoxy-ethanol No EDTA No halogenated organic solvents No IARC-listed carcinogens No phosphates Not toxic to aquatic life |
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| Laundry Products (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 34% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
05/14/2008 |
| Laundry Products (Pretreatment / Spot Removers) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | 46% minimum biobased content | ![]() ![]() |
05/14/2008 |
| Odor Control | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Biodegradable Nonhazardous |
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| Odor Neutralizer | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | ![]() ![]() |
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| Odor Removal | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | ![]() |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | ![]() |
2/3/2009 |
| Polish (Stainless Steel) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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| Sponges (cellulose) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | ![]() ![]() |
CFC's in manufacturing process Antibacterial chemicals |
None stated | 100% vegetable cellulose Reduced toxicity |
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02/28/90 | |
| Wood Surface Cleaners | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | ![]() ![]() |
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None stated | None stated | Less toxic | ![]() ![]() |
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