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Grab your nearest "natural" air freshener, dish soap, or cosmetic.
Let's tell you a bit more about it...
What looks natural can actually sometimes be harmful to your family, pets, and the planet.
Here's a full breakdown of D-Limonene (and what the warning labels don't tell you):
For years, D-limonene has been the go-to "green" solvent in everything from household cleaners to industrial degreasers, home and personal care, etc.
It comes from citrus peels. Sounds harmless enough, right?
But the hazard labels tell a different story…
Despite its natural origins, D-limonene comes with some serious warnings:
• "May cause allergic skin reaction" (a proven sensitizer)
• "Flammable liquid and vapor" (flash point of just 47°C)
• "Toxic if swallowed and enters airways"
And that's not all…
D-limonene is also labeled "Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects."
When it washes down your dishwasher drain, it doesn’t just disappear.
It can accumulate in waterways, harming aquatic life, and eventually impact our bodies through food and the water we drink.
To work properly D-limonene usually needs to be mixed with other chemicals e.g. sodium hydroxide.
These are typically corrosive and harmful to skin and eyes.
So this “natural” citrus cleaner?
It might be closer to a fossil-based chemical than a safe household product... 😱
If there's one thing we know for sure...
What you clean your home & body with should NEVER harm you, your family (or the environment).
So we've spent a decade developing a safer alternative to D-limonene.
They’re called levulinate esters, made from agricultural waste.
How are they better?
Levulinate esters are SIGNIFICANTLY safer:
• EPA "Safer Choice" approved
• Non-flammable (vs. D-limonene's low flash point)
• 2 minor irritation warnings (vs. D-limonene's 6 hazards)
They also work at neutral pH, eliminating those corrosive additives D-limonene requires.
Levulinates are made from agricultural waste.
This means no price fluctuations due to seasonal citrus harvests—like with D-limonene.
And levulinates can actually perform BETTER than D-limonene.
Safety doesn’t have to mean compromising on price or performance.
Remember this:
Sustainability isn't just about the planet. It's personal.
Every time you use a product with D-limonene, you're exposing yourself and your family to unnecessary risks.
But you shouldn't need a chemistry degree to keep your family safe...
This is why we've developed RE:CHEMISTRY products.
Our goal is to turn RE:CHEMISTRY into trusted brand.
AND a recognised symbol of trust—when you see our name on a product, you'll KNOW it's good for you and the planet.
So remember:
For more transparency, look for RE:CHEMISTRY🧪💚