Ingredient Glossary
From the beginning, we've always listed all our ingredients on our products. Below you'll find definitions of all the ingredients we use, what they are and why we use them. Safe and sustainable chemistry, reusable and recyclable packaging and product effectiveness are core to all Treehouse Cleaning Company's products.
INGREDIENT WHAT IS IT? WHAT DOES IT DO?
Abies Alba (Fir) Leaf Oil natural essential oil provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy
Alcohol Denat. corn-derived ethanol reduces viscosity and holds all ingredients together in solution
Alcohol Denat. (Glass Cleaner) corn-derived ethanolaids fast evaporation for reduced streaking and gives lift to the fragrance
Alcohol Ethoxylateplant derived surfactant (surface active agent) provides cleaning and grease cutting
Alcohols C7-21 Ethoxylate plant derived surfactant (surface active agent) provides cleaning and grease cutting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
natural plant extract from aloe verahelps to soothe and protect skin94349-62-9
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
natural plant extract from aloe verahelps to soothe and protect skin85507-69-3
Amylase Enzyme Blend
enzyme from biofermentation reactionremoves starch stains and helps surfactant ingredients clean even better9000-90-2,
57-55-6
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8015-77-8
Benzisothiazolinone
non-formaldehyde, preservativesafe and effective product preservative, < 1% of total volume to ensure shelf life safety2634-33-5
Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract
natural plant extract from birch barkcuts grease naturally to aid removal of soils84012-15-7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
natural botanical extract from the Karite treesoftens and conditions skin providing Vitamin E194043-92-0
C16-18 and C18 Unsaturated Glycerides
biodegradable esterquat from palm oileliminates static and softens fabrics157905-74-3
C16-18 Fatty Acids
biodegradable esterquat from palm oileliminates static and softens fabrics157905-74-3
Calcium Carbonate
natural mineralprovides gentle abrasive action for cleaning without scratching1317-65-3
Calcium Chloride
natural mineral saltadjusts product thickness and flow10043-52-4
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8006-81-3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
coconut derived emollienthelps soften skin73398-61-5
Carboxymethyl Inulin
plant-derived chelating agentbinds metal ions in wash water to optimize cleaning performance430439-54-6
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8000-68-8
Carya Ovata (Shagbark Hickory) Bark Extract
natural essential oilprovides fragrance91723-46-5
Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy92201-55-3,
8023-85-6
Cetostearyl Alcohol
naturally derived fatty alcohol blendthickens and emulsifies product for consistency67762-27-0
Cetyl Alcohol
coconut derived fatty alcoholthickens and emulsifies product for consistency36653-82-4
Citric Acid
natural fruit acidmodifies the pH of the formula for optimum cleaning and stability77-92-9
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
natural essential oilprovides fragrance90244-99-8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8008-26-2
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8007-75-8,
68648-33-9
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy8008-57-9
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8016-20-4
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8008-56-8
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8008-56-8
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy8008-57-9
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
plant- derived surfactant (surface active agent)cleans and modifies foam61789-40-0
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
very mild surfactant (surface active agent)foams and cleanses without stripping away natural oils from skin691400-36-9
Coco Glucoside
mild sugar derived surfactantprovides cleaning141464-42-8
Coconut Acid
fatty acid derived from coconutreduces foaming61788-47-4
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8007-02-1,
89998-16-3
Decyl Glucoside
mild sugar- derived surfactant (surface active agent)helps keep other ingredients blended while cleaning68515-73-1,
110615-47-9
Dihydrogenated Palmoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
biodegradable esterquat from palm oilsoftens fabrics61788-47-4
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
readily biodegradable surfactant from coconutprovides foaming and cleaning power38841-48-4
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy8000-48-4,
84625-32-1
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8000-34-8,
84961-50-2
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy8000-34-8,
84961-50-2
Fragrance (ingredients may include those found at www.ifraorg.org
mixture of natural, high-quality essential oils and safe synthetic fragrance ingredientssmells great and provides an aromatherapeutic experienceProprietary
Fragrance (Natural)
mixture of natural, high-quality essential oilssmells great and provides an aromatherapeutic experienceProprietary
Geranium Maculatum (Geranium) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance84650-10-2
Glycerin (Hand & Body)
corn-derived humectantattracts moisture and softens skin56-81-5
Glycerin (Household Cleaners)
natural corn-derived solublizer for extractsprovides shelf life stability for extracts56-81-5
Glycerin (Laundry)
corn-derived solublizer for enzymesprovides shelf life stability for enzymes56-81-5
Glyceryl Oleate
emollientsoftens and smoothes skin25496-72-4,
111-03-5
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
natural plant oil from soy beanhelps soften and moisturize skin8001-22-7
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract
natural cotton extracthelps soften fabrics223749-08-4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
natural essential oilprovides fragrance84776-03-4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
natural plant oil from sunflowerhelps soften and moisturize skin8001-21-6
Hydrated Silica
natural mineral flow agentprevents clumping of product112926-00-8
Isopropyl Alcohol
rubbing alcoholdenatures alcohol for safety67-63-0
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
natural essential oilprovides fragrance90045-94-6
Lactic Acid
natural acidmodifies pH for optimal cleaning79-33-4
Lauramine Oxide
plant-derived cleaning ingredientprovides greasing cutting1643-20-5
Laureth - 7
plant-derived cleaning ingredient, nonioniccleans grease soils68551-12-2
Laureth - 8
plant derived cleaning ingredient, nonioniccleans grease soils9002-92-0
Lauryl Glucoside
mild sugar derived surfactantprovides cleaning efficacy and stability to formulation110615-47-9
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8000-28-0
Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8022-15-9
Lead-Free Cotton Wick
non-metal, lead-free wickprovides burn time for candlesNA
Linear Alcohol Ethoxylate
plant-derived nonionic surfactant (surface active agent ) from coconutcleans without foaming166736-08-9
Lipase Enzyme Blend
enzyme from biofermentation reactionremoves fat and oil stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better9001-62-1
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
natural plant extract from honeysucklesoothes and softens skin (hand/dish), contributes to fragrance (all other)223749-79-9
Mannanase Enzyme Blend
enzyme from biofermentation reactionremoves organic stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better37288-54-3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8006-90-4
Methylisothiazolinone
non-formaldehyde preservativesafe and effective product preservative, < 1% of total volume to ensure shelf life safety2682-20-4
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8015-73-4
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
natural plant oil pressed from oliveprovides Vitamin E, moisturization and softening8001-25-0
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
emulsifier that makes oils compatible with waterblends essential oils and fragrance evenly into the formula61788-85-0
PEG-5 Cocoate
plant based emulsifier that makes oils compatible with waterensures even dispersion and stability of fragrance61791-29-5
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance90082-51-2
Pentasodium Pentetate
chelating agent to adjust pHconverts oils into solid soap through processing140-01-2
Phenoxyethanol
non-formaldehyde, preservativesafe and effective product preservative to ensure shelf life safety122-99-6
Picea Mariana (Spruce) Leaf Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy91722-19-9
Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8006-82-4
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8014-09-3,
84238-39-1
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifier that make oils compatible with waterensures even dispersion and stability of fragrance68154-33-6
Potassium Hydroxide
mineral baseadjusts pH for optimal cleaning1310-58-3
Potassium Sorbate
non-formaldehyde preservativesafe and effective food grade product preservative, <1% of total volume24634-61-5
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
natural plant oil from sweet almondacts as carrier in all natural fragrance composition8007-69-0
Quillaja Saponaria (Soap) Bark Extract
natural plant extractcuts grease naturally to aid removal of soils68990-67-0
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
natural plant extract84775-94-0
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance68606-81-5
Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance84604-12-6
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8000-25-7,
84604-14-8
Saccharomyces Ferment
vegetable protein extract made from multiple vegetables through biofermentationremoves malodors and freshens surfaces8013-01-2
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8016-63-5
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Seed Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8006-87-9
Sodium Benzoate
non-formaldehyde preservativesafe and effective food grade product preservative, <1% of total volume532-32-1
Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate
wetting agenthelps to evenly coat surface and reduce streaking5324-84-5
Sodium Carbonate
natural mineral commonly referred to as washing sodasoftens water and boosts surfactants for optimum cleaning497-19-8
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
natural mineral commonly referred to as oxygen bleachboosts cleaning power stain removal15630-89-4
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin
plant-derived chelating agentbinds metal ions in wash water to optimize cleaning performance430439-54-6
Sodium Chloride
mineral saltsoftens water to boost cleaning performance7647-14-5
Sodium Chloride (Hand & Body)
mineral saltadjusts thickness and flow of product7647-14-5
Sodium Citrate
non-EDTA metal ion chelator from soysoftens water to boost cleaning performance6132-04-3
Sodium Hydroxide
alkaline chemical compoundadjusts pH and stabilizes chelant1310-73-2
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
plant-derived cleaning ingredientprovides cleaning and foaming68585-47-7
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
readily biodegradable surfactant with viscosity modifying characteristics from coconutprovides foaming and cleaning power149458-07-1
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
very mild surfactant (surface active agent)foams and cleanses without stripping away natural oils from skin61791-42-2
Sodium Polyacrylate
acrylic polymerdisperses food particles and helps to prevent their redeposition on surfaces68479-09-4
Sodium Silicate
natural mineraldisperses grease and food deposits into small, suspended particles that easily rinse away1344-09-8
Sodium Sulfate
mineral saltsoftens water to boost cleaning performance7757-82-6
Sorbitol
natural vegetable sugarkeeps detergent intact from temperature changes during shipping50-70-4
Stearic Acid
fatty acid saltemulsifies and solubilizes for homogenous solutions57-11-4
Subtilisin (Protease) Enzyme Blend
enzyme from biofermentation reactionremoves protein stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better9014-01-1,
57-55-6,
141-53-7
Tetrasodium Etidronate
chelating agent to adjust pHconverts oils into solid soap3794-83-0
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
non-EDTA chelating agentsoftens water to boost cleaning performance51981-21-6
Thuja Occidentalis (Cedar) Leaf Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance and cleaning efficacy8007-20-3
Titanium Dioxide
natural mineralprovides whiteness and opacity to soap bar13463-67-7
Trideceth-9
emulsifier that makes oils compatible with waterblends essential oils and fragrance evenly into the formula69011-36-5
Vegetable Oils
natural palm and coconut oilsmoisturizes and soothes skin68956-68-3
Vegetable Wax Base
renewable wax from a mix of soy and corn ingredientsearth-friendly wax that burns cleanly, delivers fragrance and ambiance8016-70-4,
8015-86-9
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8016-96-4
Water
deionized/demineralized water that has passed through filters to remove mineralsholds all ingredients together in solution7732-18-5
Xanthan Gum
plant-derived polysaccharide from biofermentation processthickens product so it clings to the side of the bowl to clean better11138-66-2
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
natural essential oilprovides fragrance8007-08-7