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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Persil

ProClean Power-Liquid Detergent, Original

F
PFR Grade
Avoid — high plastic content with documented health risks
Contains multiple synthetic polymers (polyethyleneimine alkoxylated, dimethyl siloxanes and silicones), fragrances, and boron compounds, which are associated with high health and environmental concerns. EWG rates this product with an F.
PFR Avoid

A mainstream liquid laundry detergent known for its deep cleaning power. Contains numerous synthetic ingredients, including plastics, and fragrances.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
2
Packaging
2
Transparency
2
Durability
4

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains multiple synthetic polymers (polyethyleneimine alkoxylated, dimethyl siloxanes and silicones), fragrances, and boron compounds, which are associated with high health and environmental concerns. EWG rates this product with an F.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Persil's ProClean Power-Liquid Detergent, Original is made from Water, C12-15 Alcohols Ethoxylated, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, MEA-Citrate, Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, Propylene Glycol, Enzymes (Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, Beta-Mannanase), Fragrance, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Sodium Borate, Boric Acid, Boric Acid Monosodium Salt, Colors, Dimethyl Siloxanes and Silicones, Ethanol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Soap, Sodium Formate, Tetrasodium

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, Dimethyl Siloxanes and Silicones
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Persil ProClean Power-Liquid Detergent, Original

Health Risk

Asthma / Respiratory, Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity, Environment

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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