| Ingredient (INCI) |
Its role in the product |
Environmental and health impact |
Which TUC product? |
| ALCOHOL |
Diluent, Cleaning agent |
Plant-based (Corn), Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada |
Dish |
| ALLANTOIN |
Skin-Conditioning Agent |
100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE |
Skin-Conditioning Agent |
100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
| AQUA |
Solvant |
Water |
All Purpose, Dish, Dish Tabs, Laundry, Lotion, Hand Soap |
| ARCTIUM LAPPA |
Smoothing Effect |
Organic Burdock root, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada |
Lotion |
| BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE |
Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack |
Synthetic, Inherently biodegradable, Possible allergen |
All Purpose |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Possible allergen |
Hand Soap |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII |
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling |
Shea Butter, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS |
Skin Conditioning |
Organic Marigold Calendula,100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada |
Lotion |
| CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE |
Skin Conditioning |
Plant-based |
Lotion |
| CELLULOSE GUM |
Anti-redepositon Agent |
Synthetic, Biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
Foaming agent, Surfactant |
Plant-based (Coconut), Readily biodegradable, Made in USA, Possible irritant |
Hand Soap |
| COCO CAPRYLATE |
Skin Conditioning |
Plant-based (Coconut), Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE |
Cleaning agent, Wetting agent |
Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Laundry |
| COLORANT |
Provides special identity to product |
Synthetic |
Dish Tabs |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE |
Wetting agent, Power to Penetrate, Surfactant |
Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
All Purpose, Dish |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL |
Ajustement of Cloud Point |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA, Nature identical chemical |
All Purpose |
| EMULSIFYING WAX NF |
Emulsifying wax binds the oil and water in a cream or lotion together to form a smooth emulsion |
Plant-based |
Lotion |
| ETHYLHEXYLGYLCERIN |
Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in Germany |
Dish, Hand Soap |
| GLYCERETH-2 COCOATE |
Hydrating agent |
Plant-based (90%), Readily biodegradable, Made in Spain |
Hand Soap |
| GLYCERIN |
Hydrating and Humecting Agent |
Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada |
Dish, Dish Tabs, Lotion, Hand Soap, Soap Bar |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE |
Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-Based |
Lotion |
| LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT |
Skin-Conditioning Agent |
|
Lotion |
| LAURAMINE OXIDE |
Foaming & Cleaning Agent |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Dish |
| LAURETH-9 |
Degreaser |
Plant-based + Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Dish |
| LAURYL POLYGLUCOSE |
Surfactant |
Plant-Derived + Synthetic, Readily biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| MEA-OLEATE ou OLEIC ACID |
Cleaning Agent, Natural Soap |
Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Laundry |
| METHYL CELLULOSE |
Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer |
|
Lotion |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE |
Dish Tab Manufacturing Additive |
Plant-based |
Dish Tabs |
| MONOETHANOLAMINE |
Reinforcing Agent, pH ajuster: imparts a reserve alkalinity to the laundry bath, which is essential to efficient cleaning. |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Laundry |
| PALM KERNEL ACID |
Opacifying Agent; Surfactant - Cleansing Agent; Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based (Palm oil), Readily Biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium |
Soap Bar |
| PEG-10 |
Binder |
Synthethic, Inherently biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA |
Avocado Oil |
100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
| POTASSIUM OLEATE |
Natural Soap |
100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
All Purpose |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS |
Skin Conditioning, Emollient |
Jojoba Seed Oil, 100% Plant-based |
Lotion |
| SODIUM ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE |
Soaking Agent |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable |
Dish |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE |
pH Ajuster, Buffering Agent |
Mineral-based (Inorganic salt/ baking soda), Disperses into the environment |
Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM CARBONATE |
Reinforcing Agent, Mineral Filler |
Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment, Possible irritant |
Dish Tabs, Laundry |
| SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE |
Oxidizing Agent |
Mineral-based (Inorganic salt), Disperses into the environment |
Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE |
Thickener |
Mineral-based (Salt), Disperses into the environment, Made in Canada |
Dish Tabs, Hand Soap, Soap Bar |
| SODIUM CITRATE |
Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based, Neutral salt, Readily biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE |
Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based (Corn), Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada
|
Hand Soap |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
Cleaning Agent |
Plant-derived (Coconut or RSPO Certified Palm Oil), Made in USA, Non irritant, Best in industry and almost 100% natural. To learn more about this ingredient please consult our FAQ here
|
All Purpose, Dish, Laundry, Hand Soap |
| SODIUM METHYLGLYCINE DIACETATE |
Chelating Agent: Capts meral ions that interfere with cleaning agents |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA , Replaces EDTA and Phosphates |
All Purpose, Dish, Laundry |
| SODIUM OCTYL SULFATE |
Cleaning and Foaming Agent |
Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in USA |
Laundry |
| SODIUM POLYCARBOXYLATE |
Anti-redepositon Agent |
Petroleum Based, Inherently biodegradable |
Laundry |
| SODIUM SILICATE |
Buffering Agent, pH Adjuster, Alkaline Agent |
Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment (Inorganic) |
Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM SULPHATE |
Diluent and Cleaning Agent |
Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment |
Dish Tabs |
| SODIUM PALMATE |
Surfactant, Cleaning Agent, Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based (Palm oil), Readily biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium |
Soap Bar |
| SODIUM PALM KERNELATE |
Surfactant, Cleaning Agent, Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based (Palm kernel oil), Readily biodegradable, RSPO certified palm oil, Made in Belgium |
Soap Bar |
| SORBITOL |
Humectant; Skin-Conditioning Agent |
Sugar alcohol |
Lotion |
| STEARIC ACID |
Cleansing Agent, Emulsifying Agent |
Plant-based |
Lotion |
| PROTEASE |
Enzyme, Breaks down proteins |
Natural, Readily biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| TETRAACETYLETHYLEENDIAMINE |
Whitening Agent |
Synthetic, Readily biodegradable |
Dish Tabs |
| TOCOPHEROL |
Preservative: Protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack |
Vitamin E, Plant-derived, Readily biodegradable |
Dish, Lotion, Hand Soap |
| URTICA DIOTICA |
Smoothing Effect |
Organic Nettle leaf, 100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable, Made in Canada |
Lotion |
| VITIS VINIFERA |
Grape Seed Oil |
100% Plant-based, Readily biodegradable |
Lotion |
