OxiClean · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
OxiClean Max Force Stain Remover
Lower concern; typical stain remover without inherent PFAS use.
OxiClean Max Force is oxygen-based without known PFAS application in formulation. No brand disclosure exists but product type poses minimal PFAS risk.
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Material
Oxygen-based cleaning powder/liquid, surfactants, inert fillers
Lab data
No public lab test
What OxiClean Max Force Stain Remover is made of, ingredients and materials
OxiClean Max Force is an oxygen-based cleaning powder or liquid containing sodium percarbonate (dry) or hydrogen peroxide (liquid), surfactants for soil suspension, and inert mineral fillers. The active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, breaks down into water and oxygen during use, leaving no persistent chemical residue on treated fabrics or surfaces. Unlike chlorine bleach or solvent-based stain removers, oxygen-based cleaners do not produce toxic fumes or require special ventilation.
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.
Skin and eye irritation from powder/concentrate
Undiluted sodium percarbonate powder and concentrated liquid solutions can cause redness and burning if directly contacted; diluted working solutions pose minimal risk. Safety Data Sheet lists eye irritation as a hazard for concentrate.
Respiratory exposure to powder dust
Inhalation of sodium percarbonate powder during pouring or mixing may irritate respiratory tract; risk is low if used in ventilated spaces and not inhaled deliberately. Standard precaution, avoid breathing dust.
Fabric damage or color loss
Oxygen bleach can permanently lighten or remove dyes from colored textiles, especially over repeated use or extended contact. Not a toxicological hazard but a durability concern; test on hidden areas first.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Leaching or residue in water supply
Oxygen-based cleaners break down completely into water, oxygen, and salts; no persistent organic chemicals or heavy metals reported in formulation. Environmental data from wastewater treatment indicates rapid decomposition.
Heavy metals
Publicly available Safety Data Sheets for OxiClean Max Force do not list lead, cadmium, or other toxic metals; mineral fillers (likely silicates or carbonates) are inert industrial-grade materials without known contamination issues in this product line.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Church & Dwight (OxiClean's parent) has not faced major product-safety recalls or EPA enforcement actions specific to this line. The brand does not publicly certify PFAS-free status, though oxygen-based stain removers have no functional reason to contain PFAS (used primarily in water-repellent coatings, not aqueous detergents). Safety Data Sheets are available online and list no carcinogenic or sensitizing ingredients at consumer-use dilutions.
How it compares in its category
Oxygen-based stain removers are linked to lower hazard concerns compared to solvent-based or chlorine alternatives. They are gentler on fabrics and do not require gloves or respiratory protection for normal use. Performance is comparable to enzyme-based or surfactant-only products, though oxygen bleach is less effective on set-in stains and aged soils. Cost per use is typically mid-range.
If you buy it
Dilute according to label instructions before contact with skin; undiluted powder can irritate eyes and mucous membranes. Use on colorfast fabrics only, as oxygen bleach may lighten dyes over time. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which accelerates hydrogen peroxide decomposition. Do not mix with acids, ammonia, or other cleaners. Replace if the product no longer fizzes or foams, indicating loss of active oxygen.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- OxiClean has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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