Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original

Name: Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original
Brand: Tide

PFR Grade

Avoid — high plastic content with documented health risks

High hazard score from EWG due to multiple concerning ingredients, including synthetic polymers, fragrances, and fluorescent brightener. Packaged in a plastic bottle.

PFR Avoid

A mainstream liquid laundry detergent known for its stain-fighting power. Contains numerous synthetic ingredients, fragrances, and is packaged in a plastic bottle.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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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

High hazard score from EWG due to multiple concerning ingredients, including synthetic polymers, fragrances, and fluorescent brightener. Packaged in a plastic bottle.

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Tide's Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original is made from Water, Sodium And MEA Laureth Sulfate, Sodium And MEA C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, C10-16 Pareth, Sodium And MEA Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, Sodium Borate, C10-16 Alkyldimethylamine Oxide, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Alcohol, Sodium And MEA Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium And MEA Salts Of C12-18 Fatty Acids, Pentasodium Pentetate, Fluorescent Brightener 71, Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone, Calcium Formate,

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, Trimethylsiloxysilicate (synthetic polymers), HDPE (bottle)

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original

Health Risk

Asthma / Respiratory, Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

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.