Target Clean icon ingredient criteria
Target Clean Chemical Policy (2023)
13 compiled entries · 10 banned · 3 flagged
| Ingredient | Status | Limit | Note | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| formaldehyde | Banned | — | Prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| dmdm hydantoin | Banned | — | Formaldehyde releaser — prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| quaternium-15 | Banned | — | Formaldehyde releaser — prohibited | Source |
| methylparaben | Banned | — | Paraben — prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| propylparaben | Banned | — | Paraben — prohibited | Source |
| butylparaben | Banned | — | Paraben — prohibited | Source |
| hydroquinone | Banned | — | Prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| triclosan | Banned | — | Antimicrobial — prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| sodium lauryl sulfate | Flagged | — | Flagged — Target Clean preference for sulfate-free | Source |
| oxybenzone | Flagged | — | Reef-concern UV filter — flagged under Target Clean | Source |
| mineral oil | Flagged | — | Flagged under Target Clean chemical policy | Source |
| toluene | Banned | — | Prohibited under Target Clean | Source |
| phthalate | Banned | — | DBP/DEHP/DMP prohibited | Source |
2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.
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