2-Phenethyl propionate is a derivative of peanut oil, but it does not contain the enzyme that triggers peanut allergies.

Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) is a food grade surfactant that is contained in many cleaning and personal hygiene products (i.e. toothpaste, shampoos, bubble bath, etc). A surfactant is used in some EcoSMART products to reduce the surface tension of water

Eugenol is extracted from certain plant essential oils, especially from clove oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, and basil. It is commonly used in perfumes and as a flavoring. In medicine it is used as a local antiseptic and anesthetic.

Sodium benzoate is a type of salt that is typically added to foods as a preservative. EcoSMART also uses a small amount of sodium benzoate as a preservative in a couple of its products.

Polyglceryl oleate is a vegetable folic acid that is an excellent emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix) commonly used in personal care products and cosmetics.  EcoSMART uses it in some products as an emulsifier as well (to mix the plant oils with water).

Potassium oleate is the potassium salt of oleic acid that is used as an emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix).  It is also approved for use in foods.  EcoSMART uses it in some products as an emulsifier as well (to mix the plant oils with water).

The “other ingredients” listed on the EcoSMART product labels are inert ingredients. These materials enhance effectiveness and performance of the pesticide product and may serve a variety of functions (including, but not limited to): solvents, emulsifiers, preservatives, and spreaders.