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Glossaire des termes
Il arrive qu'une huile végétale soit légèrement modifiée avec du carbone provenant d’autres sources pour en améliorer les performances. Lorsque le carbone contenu dans l'huile végétale modifiée provient à plus de 50 % de la plante, Seventh Generation le désigne comme un ingrédient à base de plantes. Le carbone restant peut être un dérivé de pétrole.
Certains ingrédients tiennent exclusivement leur carbone des plantes, mais leur état naturel a été modifié aux fins d'un rendement fonctionnel. Seventh Generation fait référence à de tels ingrédients en tant que dérivés de plantes.
De nombreux ingrédients se trouvent sous forme de minéraux dans la nature. Si un minerai a été transformé en ingrédient, l'étiquette le mentionne comme étant minéral.
Lorsqu'un ingrédient contient 50 % ou plus de carbone provenant d’une autre source que les plantes, Seventh Generation l'identifie en tant que plante modifiée synthétique.
Certaines formules ont besoin d'un agent ou d'un système de conservation empêchant la prolifération de micro-organismes susceptibles d'avarier les produits. Nous n'avons pas encore trouvé de système de préservation efficace dérivé des plantes, qui soit compatible avec nos produits. C'est pourquoi nous croyons que notre agent de conservation synthétique représente le meilleur choix à l'heure actuelle. Toutefois, nous cherchons assidument un système de conservation entièrement dérivé des plantes.
Finalement, si le carbone contenu dans un ingrédient provient exclusivement du pétrole ou du gaz naturel, l’ingrédient est dit synthétique.
Les ingrédients de Seventh Generation
NOM D'INGRÉDIENT | CE DONT IL S'AGIT | EMPREINTE ENVIRONNEMENTALE |
3-hexenol | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Corn Mint |
Abies balsamea (balsam fir) | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of balsam fir (Abies balsamea) |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Skin Conditioner | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Amylase | Enzyme- soil remover | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Chamomile Flower (Anthemis nobilis) |
Artemisia pallens (davana) flower oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Davana Flower (Artemisia pallens) |
Benzisothiazolinone | Preservative | Synthetic, Biodegradable |
Beta-caryophyllene | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate |
Boric Acid | Enzyme stabilizer | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment |
Buchu leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Buchu Leaf (Agathosma betulina) |
Calcium Chloride | Enzyme stabilizer, Viscosity modifier | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment |
Cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Ylang Ylang Flower (Cananga odorata) |
Canarium luzonicum (elemi) gum nonvolatiles | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) |
Caprylyl/Decyl Glucoside | Cleaning agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Caprylyl/Myristyl Glucoside | Cleaning agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Safflower Seed (Carthamus tinctorius) |
Cedrenol | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Cedarwood |
Cellulose Gum | Anti-redeposition agent | Plant-based, Biodegradable |
Ceteareth-25 | Anti-spotting agent | Plant-modified synthetic, Biodegradable |
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | Emulsion stabilizer | Plant based, Biodegradable |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) bark extract | Fragrance component | Botanical Extract of Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
Citral | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Litsea cubeba |
Citric Acid | Water softener, chelating agent, pH adjuster | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Citronellol | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived derived from Cintronella |
Citrus aurantifolia (lime) | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) |
Citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium amara) |
Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Bergamot Orange Fruit (Citrus aurantium bergamia) |
Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) |
Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Orange Peel (Citrus aurantium dulcis) |
Citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Grapefruit Peel (Citrus grandis) |
Citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Lemon Peel (Citrus limon) |
Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Mandarin Orange Peel (Citrus nobilis) |
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Conditioning agent | Plant based, Biodegradable |
Coco-Glucoside | Skin Conditioner | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil | Anti-foaming agent, Shine Agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Coriandrum sativum (coriander) fruit oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil or Coriander Fruit (Coriandrum sativum) |
Cupressus sempervirens (cypress) | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Cypress (Cupressus semperviren) |
Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Lemongrass Leaf (Cymbopogon citratus) |
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) |
Decyl Glucoside | Cleaning Agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Dihydrogenated Palmoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate | Fabric softening agent | Plant-based, Biodegradable |
Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Cardamom Seed (Elettaria cardamomum) |
Ethyl Levulinate Glycerol Ketal | Solubilizer | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Eucalyptus Leaf |
Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Clove Leaf (Eugenia caryophyllus) |
Fatty Acid, di-(Palm Carboxyethyl) Hydroxyethyl Methylammonium Methyl Sulfates | Fabric softening agent | Biodegradable, Plant based |
Fusanus spicatus (sandalwood) oil | Fragrance component | Essential oil of Sandalwood (Fusanus spicatus) |
Gamma-decalactone | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Castor Bean |
Glycerin | Foam stabilizer, enzyme stabilizer, feel enhancer, conditioning agent, | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate | Skin conditioner | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Glyceryl Oleate | Skin conditioner | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Hexyl Glucoside | Cleaning Agent | Plant Based, Biodegradable |
Hydrogen Peroxide | Stain removal agent | Inorganic (contains only hydrogen and oxygen), Disperses into the environment |
Juniperus mexicana (cedar) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Cedar (Juniperus mexicana) |
Lactic Acid | pH adjuster, demineralizer | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Lauramine Oxide | Cleaning agent | Plant based, Biodegradable |
Laureth-6 | Cleaning agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Lauryl Polyglucose | Cleaning agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) |
Linalool | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Howood |
Litsea cubeba(may chang) fruit oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of May Change (litsea cubeba) |
Magnesium Chloride | Viscosity modifier | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment |
Magnesium Sulfate | Cleaning enhancer | Mineral-based, Disperses into the environment |
Mannanase | Enzyme soil remover | Plant-derived, BiodegradableMannanase Enzyme soil remover Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential of Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) |
Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) |
Mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Spearmint Leaf (Mentha viridis) |
Methylisothiazolinone | Preservative | Synthetic, Biodegradable |
Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Nutmeg Kernel (Myristica fragrans) |
Oleic Acid | Anti-foaming agent, Shine Agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Orange oil sinensal | Fragrance component | Botanical Extract of Orange Sinesal Oil |
PPG-10-Laureth-7 | Cleaning agent | Plant-modified synthetic |
PPG-4-Laureth-8 | Anti-spotting agent | Plant-modified synthetic |
Pectinase | Enzyme soil removers | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Geranium Flower (Pelargonium graveolens) |
Pinus sylvestris (pine) | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Pine Needles (Pinus sylvestris) |
Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) |
Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | Synthetic |
Protease | Enzyme soil remover | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulci) |
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract | Cleansing agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | Synthetic |
Sodium Bicarbonate | Water Softener | Mineral-based |
Sodium Borate | Enzyme stabilizer | Mineral-based |
Sodium Carbonate | Cleaning agent | Mineral-based |
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin | Soil dispersant | Plant-based |
Sodium Chloride | Viscosity modifier, processing aid | Mineral-based |
Sodium Citrate | Water softener | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Sodium Coco Sulfate | Cleaning Agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Sodium Gluconate | Water softener | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | Mineral-based |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Cleaning agent | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Sodium Magnesium Silicate | Anti-spotting agent | Mineral-based |
Sodium Percarbonate | Oxygen stain removal agent | Mineral-based |
Sodium Polyaspartate | Anti-filming agent | Synthetic |
Sodium Silicate | pH adjuster, cleaning agent | Mineral-based |
Sodium Sulfate | Processing aid | Mineral-based |
Sodium aluminosilicate | Water softener | Mineral-based |
Tangelo oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Tangelo Orange (Citrus reticulata) |
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate | Chelating agent | Synthetic |
Thymol | Short description | Liliensternus Atrociraptor Eucoelophysis Herbstosaurus |
Tocopheryl Acetate | Anti-oxidant | Synthetic |
Vanillin | Fragrance component | Botanical Isolate derived from Clove |
Water | Diluent | Inorganic (contains only hydrogen and oxygen, Biodegradable) |
Xanthan Gum | Thickener | Plant-derived, Biodegradable |
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil | Fragrance component | Essential Oil of Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale ) |