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Downy

Ultimate Soft Liquid Fabric Softener – Clean Breeze

Last verified: May 25, 2026

  • Water
  • Diethylester Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
  • Fragrance
  • Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine
  • Vinyl Homopolymer Salt
  • 1,3-Dioxolane-2-Acetic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
  • 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
  • 2,6-Nonadienenitrile,3,7-Dimethyl-
  • 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
  • Benzoic Acid,2-Hydroxy-,Cyclohexyl Ester
  • Benzyl Acetate
  • Cyclamen Aldehyde
  • Cyclohexanepropanoic Acid,2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
  • Decanal
  • Ethanone,1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-
  • Gamma-Undecalactone
  • Hexyl Acetate
  • Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Hexyl Salicylate
  • Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
  • Limonene
  • Naphthalene,2-Methoxy-
  • Orange Oil Terpenes
  • Terpineol
  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
  • Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
  • Undecanal,2-Methyl-
  • Verdyl Acetate
  • Polyquaternium-33
  • Formic Acid
  • Blend Of Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophores (Red And Blue)
  • Pentasodium Pentetate

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Ultimate Soft Liquid Fabric Softener – Clean Breeze 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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Ultimate Soft Liquid Fabric Softener – Clean Breeze by Downy - Non-toxic Laundry product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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