Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz

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Is Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz healthy?

Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This laundry powder contains ingredients like fatty acid methyl ester ethoxylates and sulfuric acid alkyl esters, which are generally considered safe for indoor use and have a lower environmental impact compared to harsher chemicals.

How processed is Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz?

Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER ETHOXYLATES, SULFURIC ACID ALKYL ESTERS (C12-18), TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ecover Natural Laundry Powder, 48 oz

73 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 3
Category Other Cleaning
Summary

This laundry powder contains ingredients like fatty acid methyl ester ethoxylates and sulfuric acid alkyl esters, which are generally considered safe for indoor use and have a lower environmental impact compared to harsher chemicals. The product avoids the use of sodium lauryl sulfate, synthetic fragrances, and other harsh additives, which is a positive aspect. However, it is still a processed product, which limits its score despite the relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 6

SODIUM SALTS
Neutral

Sodium salts are common in cleaning products and generally considered safe in small amounts, serving as surfactants or stabilizers.

SODIUM POLYASPARTATE
Neutral

This compound is used as a water softener and is typically regarded as safe for use in laundry products.

ZEOLITE
Neutral

Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral used as a water softener, generally considered safe and environmentally friendly.

FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER ETHOXYLATES
Bad

This ingredient can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, which is why it is considered problematic.

SULFURIC ACID ALKYL ESTERS (C12-18)
Bad

Sulfates and related compounds may be harsh on skin and the environment, leading to concerns over their safety and impact.

TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE
Bad

This chemical can be irritating and may pose environmental concerns, which is why it is classified as problematic.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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