Ecover NonBio Laundry Liquid Benefits Exceptional washing results, even at low temperatures Safe for all your coloureds Plant based formulation naturally cares for your skin No residue of unnecessary chemicals No optical brighteners for more information see below Ecover NonBio Laundry Liquid Environmental advantage Fast and complete biodegradability OECDtest 301F, full product Minimum impact on aquatic life OECDtest 201202, full product Against animal testing Suitable for septic tanks New Pioneering Ingredients more information below Packaging material Bottle and labels are made of polyethylene; cap of polypropylene. Polyethylene and polypropylene are 100 recyclable and can be recycled together using a low energy process. What are optical brighteners Most conventional detergents contain an optical brightener. This is a chemical which reflects light, making your clothes and linens look brighter than they really are. Optical brighteners make an irreversible chemical bond with the skin and exposure is more or less permanent as we are always in contact with some kind of material. Ecover will not use optical brighteners in ANY of our laundry detergents. In addition to the problems they cause to skin they do not increase the washing effect, nor the hygiene of your wash. New pioneering ingredients New Formula Laundry Liquid The improved formula Laundry Liquid uses a pioneering new ecological ingredient that has been the result of extensive research and collaboration with an ingredient supplier. The new ingredient is made from rapeseed oil non GMO and its benefits include its low foaming properties. Foam is detrimental to the washing process and can result in up to 50 of the washing power being lost. Conventional laundry powders contain substances such as silicones to control foaming, but Ecover prefer not to use such environmentally risky ingredients. This new surfactant is combined with a sugar detergent, which is currently one of the best ingredients available in terms of environmental impact and washing effectiveness. Ecovers new laundry liquid formula offers superior cleaning properties and exceptional ecological properties. The toxicity to aquatic organisms of the improved formula to aquatic organisms is ten times lower on average than the toxicity of conventional liquid laundry detergents. Ecover NonBio Laundry Liquid 5L Bag in Box Complete ingredients list The list below displays ingredients in descending order, with those present in highest quantities first. Aqua, Sodium Laurylsulfate, Cocoglucoside, Fatty acid methyl esters ethoxylate, Sodium cocoate Sodium oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Polypropylene terephtalate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Perfume, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate. Size 5L Approx 57 washes