Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap vs Shout Free Laundry Stain Remover Trigger: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Soap base (tallow, coconut oil, other saponified fats), hexachlorophene preservative (historical)

Confidence

78%

PossibleFragrance allergens and skin sensitization

PossibleSodium silicate alkalinity

PossibleMicrobial growth on bar storage

Shout Free Laundry Stain Remover Trigger

Zout

Shout Free Laundry Stain Remover Trigger

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

aqueous surfactant blend, water-based liquid

Confidence

72%

PossibleSurfactant skin and eye irritation

PossibleInhalation risk from aerosol spray

PossibleResidual chemical on treated fabric

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