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Dettol

Reckitt Benckiser

our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. Many ingredients used are questionable.  zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.9

Very poor

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1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

2.3

Poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Dettol is not clean.

1.8

Very poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.8

Very poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Talc, Lilial, M.I.T, B.H.T, M.E.A, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Tocopherol, P.G, Cinnamal, Alcohol, C.A.P.B~, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Geraniol, Coumarin~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO

organic certified

Dettol is not green.

2.3

Poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

2.3

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Phthalates, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Talc**

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

recycle material

Brand uses plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ & OPRL – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

Dettol is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand tests when required by law.

It should be noted that their parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly*.
Some products contain Glycerin~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
*zoobop does not acknowledge brands that test on animals and claim to be vegan. As the entire principle of veganism is based on kindness.

Dettol is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil.

Dettol FAQs

Is Dettol Cruelty Free ?
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Brand tests when required by law.

It should be noted that their parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Dettol Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Phthalates, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Talc**

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

Is Dettol safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Dettol Organic ?
-

Dettol is not organic certified.

Is Dettol safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Dettol vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly*.
Some products contain Glycerin~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
*zoobop does not acknowledge brands that test on animals and claim to be vegan. As the entire principle of veganism is based on kindness.

Does Dettol use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ & OPRL – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

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