What harmful chemicals does Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh avoid?

Million Marker evaluates products for harmful chemicals including BPA, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, flame retardants, and other endocrine-disrupting compounds. Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh has been analyzed and rated STOP based on its ingredient profile.

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You can purchase Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh directly from Downy or search online retailers for the best prices and availability.

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Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh

Q: Is Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh by Downy safe?

Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Fresh is rated STOP by Million Marker due to ingredients with known health concerns. We recommend considering safer alternatives.

Last verified: May 25, 2026

Polyethylene Glycol
Fragrance
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine
Vinyl Homopolymer Salt
Hexyl Acetate
Naphthalene,2-Methoxy-
6-Octen-3-Ol,3,7-Dimethyl-
1,3-Dioxolane-2-Acetic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
2-Acetonaphthone
2-Buten-1-Ol,3-Methyl-,1-Acetate
2-Heptanol,2,6-Dimethyl-
2-Heptylcyclopentanone
2-T-Butylcyclohexyloxybutanol
3-Buten-2-One,4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-
3-Octanol,3,7-Dimethyl-
4-Tert-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
6-Octenenitrile,3,7-Dimethyl-
Allyl Caproate
Anisaldehyde
Benzoic Acid,2-Hydroxy-,2-Methylpropyl Ester
Benzoic Acid,2-Hydroxy-,Cyclohexyl Ester
Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl Salicylate
Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Ol,1,3,3-Trimethyl-
Butanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,1-Methylethyl Ester
Butanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
Butanoic Acid,Phenylmethyl Ester
Citronellol
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Cyclohexanepropanoic Acid,2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
Cyclohexanol,2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-,1-Acetate,(1R,2R)-Rel-
Cyclopentanone,2-[2-(4-Methyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Propyl]-
Decanal
Dimethyl Heptenal
Diphenyl Ether
Dipropylene Glycol
Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal
Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Ethyl Vanillin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
Eugenol
Gamma-Undecalactone
Heptamethyl Decahydroindenofuran
Heptanoic Acid,2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
Heptanoic Acid,Ethyl Ester
Hexyl Cinnamal
Hexyl Salicylate
Isoamyl Acetate
Isoamyl Allylglycolate
Isobutenyl Methyltetrahydropyran
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropylphenylbutanal
Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl Decenol
Methyl Salicylate
Methyldihydrojasmonate
Mixed Ionones
Myrac Aldehyde
Nonanal
Octanal
Pentanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
Terpineol
Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
Undecanal,2-Methyl-
Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophore (Cyan)

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - 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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