Dawn Ultra Strawberry Fields
Low PFAS risk. Standard dish soap formulation poses minimal concern.
Dawn Ultra Strawberry Fields is a liquid dish soap with no known PFAS-containing coatings or treatments. The product category and standard formulation carry lower PFAS concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant liquid, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dawn Ultra Strawberry Fields is made of, ingredients and materials
Dawn Ultra Strawberry Fields is an aqueous surfactant concentrate formulated for manual dishwashing. The active ingredient is a blend of anionic and nonionic surfactants that break down grease and oils; the strawberry fragrance is added for consumer appeal and contains synthetic aroma compounds. The aqueous base means no volatile organic compounds are present in the liquid itself, reducing inhalation risk compared to aerosol or solvent-based cleaners. Surfactants are designed to be readily biodegradable and rinse away with water, minimizing residue on dishes.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Synthetic strawberry fragrance compounds in this formulation may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. Specific allergen identities are not disclosed on the consumer label, though Procter & Gamble publishes fragrance allergen information in technical safety data sheets upon request.
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Dawn Ultra is a concentrated formula; undiluted liquid can irritate skin with prolonged contact. Typical use (hand dishwashing with water dilution) poses low concern, but direct contact with the concentrate may cause temporary redness or drying.
Eye irritation if splashed
Surfactant-based dish soaps are known irritants to eye tissue. Splash hazard is low in typical use but warrants rinsing immediately if contact occurs; no specific data on this variant changes the standard risk profile for the product class.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastics
No microbeads or plastic microparticles are identified in publicly available information on this liquid dish soap. Microplastic concerns apply primarily to rinse-off personal care products; Dawn as a surfactant rinse product is not a typical source.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
As a clear or lightly colored aqueous liquid, this product does not rely on pigments or colorants known to concentrate heavy metals. No recalls or independent testing on record identify lead, cadmium, or other metals in Dawn dish soaps.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Procter & Gamble (Dawn's parent) maintains a public ingredient disclosure policy and has faced no major recalls or regulatory violations specific to Dawn dish soaps in recent years. The brand does not publish detailed PFAS test results or make explicit PFAS avoidance claims, though its formulation as a standard surfactant soap carries low inherent PFAS risk. P&G has responded to consumer pressure on microplastics in some product lines but has not highlighted such concerns for Dawn. No third-party certifications (e.g., Ecologo, Green Seal) are associated with this specific variant.
How it compares in its category
Dawn Ultra sits in the mainstream concentrated dishwashing liquid segment; it is chemically comparable to other major brands (Cascade, Palmolive) in surfactant chemistry and fragrance load. Specialty green or plant-based dish soaps may offer lower synthetic fragrance content, but offer no documented safety advantage for standard hand-dishwashing use. Dawn's concentration means you use less product per wash, which indirectly reduces total fragrance and surfactant exposure per dish load. Price and cleaning efficacy are the primary differentiators in this category; hazard profiles are broadly similar across major brands.
If you buy it
Use Dawn as directed on the label; dilute with water for hand dishwashing to reduce skin contact with undiluted surfactant. Avoid prolonged skin contact or ingestion; rinse hands and dishes thoroughly after use. Store in its original container at room temperature away from children and pets. For individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, patch-test by washing a few dishes before regular use, or consider unscented variants if available from the brand. No special maintenance or replacement interval applies beyond normal use until the bottle is empty.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 92% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dawn has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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