What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Liquid?Updated a day ago

TL;DR: Dishwashing Liquid works like this. Two surfactants lift grease, three enzymes (protease for protein, amylase for starch and lipase for fats and oils) break down cooked-on food, glycerin for hand-feel, calcium chloride for hard water, sodium chloride and sodium formate hold the liquid and its pH steady, and a two-part preservative covers the 12-month shelf life. No added fragrance, no dyes. Made in Australia.

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What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Liquid?

Every ingredient, listed in full. Made in Australia.

AquaWater

Purified to remove the minerals that spot glassware.

Sodium Laureth SulfateSurfactant

Lifts grease off plates so water carries it away, and makes the suds.

Cocamidopropyl BetaineSurfactant

Helps dishes rinse clean rather than streaky.

Sodium ChlorideSalt

Sets how thick the liquid is, so it pours in a controlled stream.

Sodium FormateStabiliser

Holds the pH steady across the shelf life.

GlycerinHumectant

Offsets the drying feel of hot water on your hands.

ProteaseEnzyme

Breaks down protein, like egg, cheese and milk film.

AmylaseEnzyme

Targets starchy food marks like pasta sauce, gravy and baby food.

LipaseEnzyme

Breaks down fats and oils, like a greasy roasting tin.

MethylchloroisothiazolinonePreservative

Keeps the formula stable for 12 months.

MethylisothiazolinonePreservative

Works as a pair with the preservative above.

Calcium ChlorideStabiliser

Helps the formula work consistently across different water types.

What certifications does it hold?

✓ Four current certifications

Dishwashing Liquid is Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified, Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council Australia, Dermatest tested for skin tolerance, and Eczema Association of Australasia recognised.

Alongside those, the ingredients are suitable for contact with food surfaces, though this hasn't been through formal food-grade testing. Dishwashing Liquid is a kitchen cleaner, not something to eat or drink. The formula is also cruelty free and made in Australia.

GECA certified Sensitive Choice approved Dermatest tested Eczema Association recognised Suitable for food contact Cruelty free

Where can I find the Safety Data Sheet?

✓ Safety Data Sheet

A technical document for regulatory and workplace safety compliance. Most people at home won't need it. Handy if you keep a workplace chemical register.

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