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Liquid Fabric Softener - Original

Last verified: March 4, 2026

  • Water
  • Diethylester Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
  • Fragrance
  • Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine
  • Polyquaternium-37
  • Vinyl Homopolymer Salt
  • 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1h-indenyl Acetate
  • 1-butanone,3-(Dodecylthio)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)
  • 2
  • 4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
  • 2-buten-1-ol
  • 3-methyl-
  • 1-acetate
  • 3-octanol
  • 3
  • 7-dimethyl-
  • Alpha-isomethyl Ionone
  • Benzyl Acetate
  • Butanoic Acid
  • 2-methyl-
  • Ethyl Ester
  • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
  • Decanal
  • Ethanol
  • 2
  • 2''-(Methylimino)bis-
  • Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
  • Eugenol
  • Gamma-undecalactone
  • Hexyl Acetate
  • Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Hexyl Salicylate
  • Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
  • Limonene
  • Naphthalene
  • 2-methoxy
  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
  • Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
  • Polyquaternium-33
  • Formic Acid
  • Blend Of Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophores (Blue And Yellow)
  • Pentasodium Pentetate

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Liquid Fabric Softener - Original by Gain has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Liquid Fabric Softener - Original by Gain - Non-toxic Laundry product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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