What harmful chemicals does 2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh avoid?

Million Marker evaluates products for harmful chemicals including BPA, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, flame retardants, and other endocrine-disrupting compounds. 2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh has been analyzed and rated STOP based on its ingredient profile.

Where can I buy 2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh?

You can purchase 2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh directly from Downy or search online retailers for the best prices and availability.

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2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh

Q: Is 2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh by Downy safe?

2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh is rated STOP by Million Marker due to ingredients with known health concerns. We recommend considering safer alternatives.

Last verified: May 25, 2026

Water
Diethylester Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Fragrance
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine
Polyquaternium-37
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indenyl Acetate
Vinyl Homopolymer Salt
4-Tert-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Anisaldehyde
3-Buten-2-One,4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-
3-Octanol,3,7-Dimethyl-
Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl Salicylate
Butanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
5H-Cyclopenta[H]Quinazoline,6,6a,7,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-7,7,8,9,9-Pentamethyl-
Citronellol
Decanal
Amyl Salicylate
Dipropylene Glycol
Eucalyptol
Benzeneacetic Acid,2-Phenylethyl Ester
Benzenemethanol,Alpha-(Trichloromethyl)-,1-Acetate
Gamma-Undecalactone
Hexyl Cinnamal
Hexyl Salicylate
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Citronellyl Acetate
Isobornyl Acetate
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
Coumarin
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Limonene
Linalool
Cyclohexene,4-(1-Methoxy-1-Methylethyl)-1-Methyl-
Methyl Ionone
Methyl N-Methylanthranilate
Hexyl Acetate
Naphthalene,2-Methoxy-
Orange Oil Terpenes
Phenethyl Alcohol
Phenylisohexanol
Propanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,2-Phenoxyethyl Ester
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
Mixed Ionones
Oxacyclohexadecenone
Undecanal,2-Methyl-
Polyquaternium-33
Formic Acid
Blend of Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophores (Blue and Red)
Pentasodium Pentetate

Why This Product is Rated STOP

2 In 1 Liquid Fabric Softener - April Fresh by Downy 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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