Why does Seventh Generation use preservatives in its products?
Most household cleaning products – both natural and conventional – utilize a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, and fungi in the product. If some of our products did not contain a preservative, they would become rancid.  read more...  

Fragrances

Why do we list linalool and d-limonene on some of our labels?
Scent formulas are often protected as trade secrets. That means you’ll often see the generic term "fragrance" or "perfume" on a label without information about the actual chemicals used and the amounts. Of course, this makes it difficult for consumers to avoid products containing ingredients that may cause allergic reactions.   read more...