Synthetic Fragrance in Laundry Products
The question

Is Synthetic Fragrance in Laundry Products safe in fabric softener?

AvoidFabric softener

Synthetic musks and fragrances in laundry detergents that remain on fabric after washing. Musks bioaccumulate in human tissue and are a leading cause of contact dermatitis from laundry products.

What the research flags

  • Synthetic musks bioaccumulate in adipose tissue and breast milk
  • VOC emissions from dryer vents include benzene and acetaldehyde
  • Leading cause of contact dermatitis from laundry products
  • Not fully biodegradable — persist in waterways

Regulatory
May contain undisclosed phthalates

Other fabric softener ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 21541865
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 11545528
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — cleaners

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific fabric softener product. This is not medical advice.