Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Sunflower
Skip. No PFAS disclosure; surfactants source unclear.
Lysol does not disclose PFAS content in this all-purpose cleaner. Surfactant sources are unknown and some may contain fluorinated compounds. Insufficient public data to assess risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant solution in plastic bottle
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Sunflower is made of, ingredients and materials
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is an aqueous surfactant solution in a plastic bottle, formulated to dissolve grease and kill bacteria on hard surfaces. The active ingredients are typically alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate (a quaternary ammonium disinfectant) and surfactants that reduce surface tension to lift soils. The lemon sunflower fragrance is a blend of synthetic and natural odorants. No known toxic metals, formaldehyde releasers, or banned flame retardants are listed in standard formulations of this product class.
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 respiratory irritation
The 'lemon sunflower' fragrance blend is not fully disclosed; synthetic fragrance components can trigger contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, or asthma in sensitive individuals. No specific allergen warnings or recalled incidents are on record for this product, but fragrance is a known irritant class in cleaning products.
Quaternary ammonium compound (quat) inhalation
Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate is the likely active disinfectant. Chronic inhalation or aerosol exposure is associated with occupational respiratory sensitization in healthcare settings; consumer risk is lower with typical dilute spray use, but prolonged or unventilated application warrants caution.
PFAS
Reckitt does not disclose the origin or PFAS status of surfactants or fragrance carriers. Some commercial surfactant stocks and fragrance diluents historically contained PFOA or other long-chain fluorochemicals; this brand's silence on the topic, combined with no third-party certification, elevates uncertainty relative to disclosed alternatives.
Source, ATSDR ↗Acute toxicity if ingested
Quaternary ammonium compounds are moderately toxic if swallowed, especially by children. Lysol labels carry standard warning statements. Keep out of reach of children and pets; no special handling is required for normal use.
What’s reassuring
Plastic bottle leaching under stress
The bottle material (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) is not stated. No leaching or degradation incidents are documented for this product. However, prolonged heat exposure, sunlight, or contact with the surfactant solution itself can slowly degrade lower-quality plastic; monitor for cloudiness or odor changes.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lysol is owned by Reckitt, a major household-products manufacturer with inconsistent disclosure practices. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS use in surfactants or fragrance carriers, and fragrance ingredients themselves remain proprietary under US law. Lysol has faced no major recalls or regulatory actions specific to this all-purpose cleaner formulation. The company has not obtained third-party certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, EPA Safer Choice) for this product, which limits independent verification of hazard claims.
How it compares in its category
Lysol occupies the mainstream, mid-tier position in household cleaners. It is more heavily fragranced and marketed than minimalist alternatives (plain castile soap, vinegar-based cleaners) and less transparent than brands carrying EPA Safer Choice labels. Most conventional all-purpose cleaners share similar quaternary ammonium or bleach-based actives, so hazard profiles are comparable; the main differentiator is disclosure transparency and fragrance intensity.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling fragrance volatiles and disinfectant aerosols. Do not mix with bleach or other cleaners, as reactions can produce hazardous gases. Store in a cool, dark place away from children and pets. The plastic bottle should not be left in direct sunlight for extended periods, as surfactants can degrade plastic over time and leach trace compounds; replace if the bottle degrades, becomes cloudy, or smells rancid.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Lysol has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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