What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Liquid?Updated 18 minutes ago
TL;DR: Dishwashing Liquid has 11 ingredients. Two surfactants lift grease, two enzymes (protease for protein and lipase for fats and oils) break down cooked-on food, glycerin for hand-feel, calcium chloride for hard water, sodium chloride and sodium formate hold the liquid and its pH steady, and a two-part preservative covers the 12-month shelf life. No added fragrance, no dyes. Made in Australia.
What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Liquid?
✓ What each ingredient does
11 ingredients. Made in Australia, no added fragrance, two enzymes.
Full ingredient list, as printed on the box: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Formate, Glycerin, Protease, Lipase, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Calcium Chloride.
See what each ingredient does below.
Aqua
Purified water, filtered to remove the minerals that spot glassware.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Lifts grease off plates so water carries it away. Makes the suds.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Helps dishes rinse clean rather than streaky.
Sodium Chloride
Salt. Sets how thick the liquid is, so it pours in a controlled stream.
Sodium Formate
Holds the pH steady across the shelf life.
Glycerin
A humectant. Offsets the drying feeling of hot water on your hands.
Protease
An enzyme that breaks down protein. Egg, cheese, milk film.
Lipase
An enzyme that breaks down fats and oils. Greasy roasting tins.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
A preservative. Keeps the bottle stable for 12 months.
Methylisothiazolinone
The other half of the preservative pair, always used with the one above.
Calcium Chloride
Softens hard water so minerals in the tap do not blunt the clean.
What certifications does it hold?
✓ Four current certifications
Dishwashing Liquid is Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified, Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council Australia, Dermatest tested for skin tolerance, and Eczema Association of Australasia recognised.
Alongside those, the ingredients are suitable for contact with food surfaces, though this hasn't been through formal food-grade testing. Dishwashing Liquid is a kitchen cleaner, not something to eat or drink. The formula is also cruelty free and made in Australia.
Where can I find the Safety Data Sheet?
✓ Safety Data Sheet
A technical document for regulatory and workplace safety compliance. Most people at home won't need it. Handy if you keep a workplace chemical register.
Get the Safety Data Sheet
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11 ingredients, two enzymes, made in Australia. GECA certified, Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association recognised. Lasts 1 to 2 months.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia