Ingredients
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We hired one of the leading green chemist's on the market and tasked her with creating the highest performing plant-based cleaning and home products on the market (no small task!). We thoroughly researched every ingredient and supplier of our formulas and didn't settle for anything less than the high standards we set at the beginning. Read more about how L'AVANT defines natural with respect to our products.
We believe we’ve created beautiful products with the best green technology has to offer. Our commitment to continual research and education ensures that as better non-toxic ingredients come to market, we will incorporate them into our formulas.
| Ingredient | CAS
*A CAS Registry Number is a unique numerical identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. The registry maintained by CAS is an authoritative collection of disclosed chemical substance information.
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What is it? | Derived from | Why we use it | L'Avant Products |
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alkanoate salt |
n/a | salt | salt | improves the solubility of surfactants in water | dish soap; scented laundry |
| alkyl polyglucoside | 110615-47-9 | A biodegradable surfactant that provides excellent detergency and processing benefits. It exhibits superior wetting, dispersing and interfacial tension reductions properties for increased soil removal. | coconuts, corn or palm kernel oil | biodegradable surfactant (soap) | dish soap, multipurpose, laundry |
| aloe barbadensis leaf juice | 94349-62-9 | Leaf juice from aloe plants | aloe plants | moisturizer & skin conditioner | dish soap, hand soap |
| alpha-amylase | 9000-90-2 | powerful plant enzyme that helps breakdown starch-based stains like baby food, pasta, potatoes or gravy | fermentation of microorganisms | stain removal | laundry |
| benzisothiazolinone | 2634-33-5 | preservative | synthetic | preservative | laundry, multipurpose |
| calcium chloride | 10043-52-4 | a crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water and used to improve viscosity and stability | salt | stabilizer | laundry |
| calcium gluconate | 299-28-5 | Calcium salt of gluconic acid is naturally occurring acid in fruit. | minerals | processing aid in the preservative system | hand soap |
| calendula officinalis flower extract | 84776-23-8 | Calendula oil is a natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (calendula officinalis). | marigold flowers | has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties | hand soap |
| camellia sinensis leaf extract | 84650-60-2 | The extract of the leaves of green tea. | green tea leaves | antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties | hand soap |
| caprylhydroxamic acid | 7377-03-9. | An amino acid. | vegetable sources | preservative | multipurpose |
| caprylyl/myristyl glucoside | 110615-47-9 | A biodegradable surfactant that provides excellent detergency and processing benefits. It exhibits superior wetting, dispersing and interfacial tension reductions properties for increased soil removal. | coconuts, corn or palm kernel oil | biodegradable surfactant (soap) | wipes |
| cellulase | 9012-54-8 | a powerful stain/dull removing enzyme that works on white fabrics to “cut” the cotton fibers and allow the stains/dullness to wash away in the laundry cycle, brightening white clothes once more | fermentation of microorganisms | stain removal/brightener | laundry |
| chamomilla recutita (maticaria) flower extract | 84082-60-0 | The extract of chamomile tea leaves. | chamomile leaves | anti-inflammatory and soothing properties | hand soap |
| citric acid | 77-92-9 | Citric acid is naturally concentrated in a variety of fruits and vegetables and is particularly concentrated in lemons and limes. | citrus fruits | pH adjuster, natural preservative | dish soap, multipurpose, wipes |
| citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | 8008-56-8 | The essential oil from the rind of a lemon. | lemon | natural fragrance and natural antibacterial, may promote feelings of calm and mood-improvement | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| coco-glucoside | 110615-47-9 | A mild vegetable-based surfactant (foaming ingredient). | coconut, palm oil, or glucose from corn or wheat | foaming & cleaning agent | hand soap |
| decyl glucoside | 141464-42-8 | A biodegradable surfactant. | corn & coconut or palm oil | gentle foaming and cleansing agent especially used in products for those with sensitive skin | hand soap |
| denatured alcohol | 64-17-5 | Acts as a solvent in which to dissolve the other ingredients. | corn | biodegradable dilutive and helps reduce streaking; alcohol is known to have natural cleaning properties | multipurpose, wipes |
| ethylhexylglycerin | 70445-33-9 | A clear, liquid preservative that fights against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack. | synthetic | preservative, skin softener and keeps the product from separating | dish soap |
| gluconolactone | 90-80-2 | Produced by an aerobic oxidative fermentation of glucose. | corn | moisturizer & skin conditioner | hand soap |
| glycerin | 56-81-5 | A non-toxic odorless, colorless viscous liquid that is slightly sweet tasting. It is commonly used in food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. | palm kernel oil | moisturizer | dish soap, hand soap, laundry |
| glyceryl oleate | 111-03-5 | Produced from oils that contain high concentrations of oleic acid. | olive oil | moisturizer, emulsifier to keep ingredients blended together | hand soap |
| hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate | n/a | An extracted oily liquid derived from vegetable oils and citric acid. | palm oil | antioxidant, emollient and skin conditioner | hand soap |
| lauramine oxide | 1643-20-5 | A foam enhancer, viscosity builder and as an emulsifier. | commingled from both coconuts, palm kernel oil and synthetic ingredients | foaming & cleaning agent | dish soap |
| laureth-6 | 68439-50-9 | helps to combine ingredients | palm oil and sugarcane | emulsifying, surfactant | laundry |
| lauryl glucoside | 110615-47-9 | A dispersant or surfactant. | corn & coconut or palm oil | foaming agent and dispersant | hand soap |
| lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | 8000-28-0 | The essential oil from lavender. | lavender | natural fragrance; one of the most popular and versatile essential oils , lavender is known for its natural antibacterial and soothing properties | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle)flower extract | 84603-62-3 | An extract from honeysuckle. | honeysuckle flower buds | natural preservative | wipes |
| lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract | 223749-79-9 | An extract from honeysuckle. | honeysuckle flower buds | natural preservative | wipes |
| magnesium chloride | 7791-18-6 | White flakes, extracted from the brine of Dead Sea water. | salt | natural thickener | dish soap |
| mannanase | 37288-54-3 | enzyme that works well in cold water; it is particularly powerful in breaking down gums, like the guar gum and locust bean gum found in ice cream, toothpaste, mayonnaise, dressings, and even some body lotions | fermentation of microorganisms | stain removal | laundry |
| methyl gluceth-20 | 68239-42-9 | A water soluble emollient and moisture preserver produced from glucose and methyl alcohol. | corn | gentle, effective moisture preserver, emollient, and foaming agent | hand soap |
| methylisothiazolinone | 2682-20-4 | preservative | synthetic | preservative | laundry, multipurpose |
| musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract | 89957-82-4 | An extract from banana. | banana plant | natural preservative | wipes |
| natural fragrance |
n/a see http://www. ifrafragrance.org |
The beautiful scent that elevates your cleaning experience. | plants and other natural botanical extracts | As a company founded on the power of plants, we understand there’s nothing quite like the abundance of fragrance found in nature to uplift the senses. That’s why we’ve blended only 100% natural plant-derived essential oils and botanicals to create the signature scents in each L'AVANT Collective product. | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| ocimum basilicum (basil) oil | 8015-73-4 | The essential oil from basil. | basil | natural fragrance & basil oil is said to nourish, repair, balance, calm, smooth, exfoliate, and brighten the look of the complexion | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| oleic acid | 112-80-1 | ordorless, colorless oil that helps prevent damage to washing machines from an overabundance of foam generated during washing cycles. | vegetable oils | anti-foaming agent | laundry |
| pectate lyase | 9015-75-2 | enzyme that goes after stains containing pectin–a starch that naturally occurs in fruits and vegetables | fermentation of microorganisms | stain removal | laundry |
| pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil | 8000-46-2 | The essential oil from geranium. | geranium | natural fragrance & natural antibacterial and soothing properties | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| phenoxyethanol | 122-99-6 | An oily, colorless liquid occurring naturally in green tea but can also be synthesized for commercial use. | synthetic | preservative | dish soap, hand soap |
| propanediol | 504-63-2 | A colorless liquid glycol. | corn | preservative | multipurpose |
| protease (subtilisin) | 9014-01-1 | enzyme that breaks down protein chains; these protein chains are commonly found in food such as chocolate and dairy products, in grass, and even in our blood and sweat | fermentation of microorganisms | stain removal | laundry |
| purified water | 7732-18-5 | Mother Nature's purest ingredient. | water | diluent & solvent | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, wipes, laundry |
| salvia sclarea (clary sage) oil | 8016-63-5 | The essential oil from sage - a flowering herb that’s native to the Mediterranean Basin. | sage | natural fragrance & for its clean, refreshing scent; said to uplift moods and calm nerves | dish soap, multipurpose, hand soap, laundry |
| sodium benzoate | 532-32-1 | A food grade preservative. | synthetic | preservative | hand soap |
| sodium carbonate | 497-19-8 | Known as soda ash, this is derived from baking soda. | mineral deposits | water softener and helps break up oil and grease | multipurpose, wipes |
| sodium citrate | 6132-04-3 | cleaning aid and water softener | salt | descaling agent; pH adjustor | laundry |
| sodium coco-sulfate | 68955-19-1 | A biodegradable surfactant. | palm kernel oil | foaming & cleaning agent | dish soap, hand soap |
| sodium gluconate | 527-07-1 | The sodium salt of gluconic acid. | corn or beets | natural preservative and chelator (or sequestrant) which helps cleansing products to foam better in hard water. | multipurpose, wipes |
| sodium hydroxide | 1310-73-2 | Lye or caustic soda. | synthetic | A powerful pH balancer used to correct the acidity and alkalinity of other ingredients. Used very minimally or not at all. | laundry |
| sodium lauryl sulfate | 151-21-3 | used to break water tension and attract dirt and grime away from the material it is intended to clean | coconut or palm kernel oil | surfactant | laundry |
| tocopherol | 119-13-1 | A fat-soluble vitamin from a class of organic compounds, many of which are known to have vitamin E activity. It protects against natural effects of product aging, e.g., decay, discoloration, oxidation and bacterial attack. | sunflowers | anti-oxidant | hand soap |
| 1,2-hexanediol | 6920-22-5 | A preservative and moisture-binding agent. | synthetic | preservative | multipurpose |