Synthetic Parabens Derived from toluene, a toxic petrochemical by-product. Synthetic parabens are xenoestrogens and estrogen has been shown to drive the growth of cancerous cells.
Boric Acid / Borax It can kill roaches, ants and fleas. It is also toxic to people. Ingestion of less than 5 grams can kill a child or pet. It may also impair fertility or cause damage to an unborn child.
Grapefruit Seed Extract The Swiss Toxicological Information Center of Basel, Switzerland, reports it containing synthetic chemicals in concentrations of 7 - 11%. Not ALL Grapefruit seed extracts are created equal, check with the manufacturer.
Ethylhexylglycerine A 100% petrochemical derived product (ethylene oxide). It is not and can not be made from natural glycerine according to the manufacturer. This is a SYNTHETIC PRESERVATIVE and antibacterial.
Steareth 100 May be vegetable derived but this ingredient is reacted with ethylene oxide (ethoxylated), a known human carcinogen.
Alcohol Listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in its "Report on Carcinogens" 9th edition.
Alum (Including Potassium Alum) Synonyms include Sulfuric acid, aluminum potassium salt. There are over 2000 references in the National Library of Medicine on the adverse effects of aluminum. Alum is a synonym for Aluminum.
Propylene Glycol A petroleum derived glycol. It is considered an irritant.
Polysorbate 20 An ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester. The "20" means it has been exposed to Ethylene Oxide (a known human carcinogen derived from petroleum oil)
