1. Water: Purified water, deionized water, or RO (reverse osmosis) purified water; the water used in wet wipes is typically specially treated.
2. Propylene glycol: Helps dissolve active ingredients in the water, prevents moisture evaporation, and provides antibacterial and preservative effects. It generally does not cause serious skin issues, though there is a small risk of contact dermatitis.
3. Ethanol (Alcohol): May irritate the skin and mucous membranes; prone to causing skin allergies in infants and young children.
4. EDTA: May irritate the skin and mucous membranes, potentially causing allergic skin reactions or rashes.
5. Preservatives and anti-mold agents: Examples include phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, and other parabens. Since wet wipes contain high levels of moisture and various substances, preservatives are added to maintain the efficacy of the active ingredients.
6. Non-ionic surfactants: Examples include polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil and polyethers; these function to remove dirt and oil, thereby providing a cleansing effect.
7. Antibacterial wet wipes also contain agents that inhibit bacterial growth. Examples include eucalyptus leaf extract (a natural bactericide), chamomile oil (soothing and anti-inflammatory), aloe vera extract (moisturizing and hydrating), and alcohol (disinfecting properties).
Tissue Products
1. Plant fibers: Cotton pulp, wood pulp, straw pulp, etc. Facial tissues and similar products must not be made from recycled paper or other recycled fibrous materials, nor may de-inking agents be used. Toilet paper may be made from recycled paper (provided that any recycled printed paper undergoes de-inking), but the use of discarded household paper, medical paper, packaging paper, etc., is prohibited.
2. Fluorescent whitening agents and talc: The addition of chemicals classified as fluorescent whitening agents to household paper products is prohibited.
