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Denatonium Benzoate

The most bitter compound known, added to pods and beads specifically to stop children and pets from swallowing them.

Also known as: bitterant

Puppy Safety
7.0
Adult Dog Safety
8.0
Paw Safety
9.0
Respiratory Safety
9.0
Licking Risk
5.0
Environmental
8.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

  • Around puppiesUse with normal caution around puppies — follow label directions and keep them out of the room during use.
  • Around pawsLow expected impact on paw pads at typical use levels.
  • If lickedDo not let dogs lick treated surfaces. Rinse well and store securely; call your vet or poison line if ingested.
  • In the airLow expected respiratory impact at label-use levels.

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents
17 products contain Denatonium Benzoate
6.9
Laundry Additives
3 products contain Denatonium Benzoate
2.1

Products containing Denatonium Benzoate

Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil Discs Original
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs 2-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pods with Downy Soft Boosters, 9 Count, Lasting Freshness with April Fresh Scent
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI Power PODS with Odor Eliminators Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Original 3-in-1
2.2
Snuggle · Laundry Additives
Snuggle Scent Boosters
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS and Gentle, Liquid Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin, Unscented
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, HE Compatible, 41 Count, Hypoallergenic, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI PODS
2.2
Purex · Laundry Additives
Purex Crystals Scent Booster
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Powerful 3-in-1 Clean in one Step, Original Scent
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Original, 36 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
6.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS with Downy, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, April Fresh, 43 count
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 25 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide 4-n-1 Ultra Oxi PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, 23 Count, HE Compatible, Built in Pre-treater for Stains
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count
3.8
Snuggle · Laundry Additives
Snuggle SuperFresh Original In-Wash Scent Booster
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODS Plus Ultra OXI White and Bright Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, Advanced Stain Removal and Whitening Power
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Free & Gentle
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense
3.8

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.