Walmart sustainable chemistry commitment
Walmart U.S. & Sam's Club U.S. Policy on Sustainable Chemistry in Consumables (Implementation Guide) + Walmart High Priority Chemicals (HPC) public disclosure, 2016-07-20
8 compiled entries · 8 flagged
| Ingredient | Status | Limit | Note | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| formaldehyde | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC) — one of 8 substances publicly named 2016-07-20 (developed with Environmental Defense Fund) under the Policy on Sustainable Chemistry in Consumables, whose scope covers formulated household cleaning, personal care, and beauty products at Walmart U.S. & Sam's Club U.S. Not a numeric cap — a reduce/restrict/eliminate target via 'informed substitution'; suppliers reported ~95-96% reduction by weight of HPCs since baseline. | Source |
| triclosan | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 as one of the same 8-substance list. Antimicrobial preservative targeted for reduce/restrict/eliminate in personal-care/cosmetic (non-drug) formulations under the Sustainable Chemistry policy. | Source |
| toluene | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — solvent found in nail/cosmetic products, part of the 8-chemical HPC list targeted for reduce/restrict/eliminate via informed substitution. | Source |
| diethyl phthalate | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — plasticizer/fragrance solvent used in personal-care formulations, part of the 8-chemical HPC list. | Source |
| dibutyl phthalate | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — plasticizer historically used in nail polish/personal care, part of the 8-chemical HPC list. | Source |
| nonylphenol ethoxylates | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — surfactant/emulsifier class used in cleansing products, part of the 8-chemical HPC list; also independently restricted in the EU as an endocrine-disrupting concern. | Source |
| butylparaben | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — preservative in the paraben family, part of the 8-chemical HPC list for cosmetics/personal care. | Source |
| propylparaben | Flagged | — | Walmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — preservative in the paraben family, part of the 8-chemical HPC list for cosmetics/personal care. | Source |
2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.
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