for Green Works on the grounds the cleaners actually do not work as well as traditional cleaners, as Clorox had claimed. In 2009, Clorox received further criticism for its Clorox Green Works line, regarding claims the products are environmentally friendly. Several Clorox Green Works products contain ethanol, which environmental groups state is neither cost-effective nor eco-friendly. Many Green Works products also contain sodium lauryl sulfate, a known skin irritant. Women's Voices for the Earth have questioned whether or not the Clorox Green Works line is greenwashing, as Clorox's "green" products are far outnumbered by their traditional products, asking "Why sell one set of products that have hazardous ingredients and others that don't?" See also List of companies based in Oakland, California References External links TheCloroxCompany.com: corporate website Clorox.com: consumer products website 1913 establishments in California 1960s initial public offerings American brands American companies established in 1913 Chemical companies established in 1913 Chemical companies of the United States Cleaning product brands Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange Manufacturing companies based in Oakland, California Manufacturing companies established in 1913 Multinational companies headquartered in the United States