Totum's Laundry wash liquid is formulated for mild on skin and perfect for washing clothes of babies and people with delicate skin. it is light on the environment and fully bio-degradable, in fact the water after washing can be reused for gardening as there are no chemical grey elements. totum laundry washes liquid detergent is completely free from SLS, SLES, SULPHATES, phosphates, artificial fragrance, artificial colour, bleach and optical brighteners. the foaming agents in detergents is harsh chemicals that irritate the skin, damage fabrics and pollute river and lakes.it contains saponin-a natural foaming agent extracted from soap nuts. Maximum shelf life 24 months.