Phosphates and phosphonates : used for their soothing role, cause the enrichment of water. This problem increases the proliferation of green seaweeds which absorb the oxygen and destroy the fauna and the aquatic flora.

EDTA and NTA : used as softener are toxic for the environment.

Optical whiteners : used in the conventional washings, reflect the UV light to accentuate the whiter of linene. They leave chemical residues which stay on the skin : allergens.

All materials derived of some oil : all hydrocarbons aromatic as benzene and toluene.