Dial antibacterial hand soaps are formulated with the bacteria-killing ingredient called Benzalkonium chloride. This antibacterial ingredient has been used for over 50 years in many types of antibacterial products. The active ingredient can kill a broad spectrum of bacteria that are found in the home, including commonly found kitchen bacteria.
The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Dial bar soap lists the following ingredients: soap .
The EWG Skin Deep® database lists the ingredients in Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Soap, Gold, and scores them based on their formulation and concentration in the product. The active ingredient is benzalkonium chloride, and the inactive ingredients include soap (sodium tallowate*, sodium palmate*, sodium cocoate*, sodium palm kernelate*), aqua (water), talc, coconut acid*, palm acid, palm kernel acid*, tallow acid*, glycerin, PEG-6 methyl ether, parfum (fragrance), sodium chloride, and pentasodium pentetate.
The SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Gold, lists the following ingredients: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, water, sodium chloride, fragrance, DMDM hydantoin, citric acid, and benzalkonium chloride.
In summary, the ingredients in Dial antibacterial soaps include benzalkonium chloride, soap (sodium tallowate*, sodium palmate*, sodium cocoate*, sodium palm kernelate*), aqua (water), talc, coconut acid*, palm acid, palm kernel acid*, tallow acid*, glycerin, PEG-6 methyl ether, parfum (fragrance), sodium chloride, pentasodium pentetate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, DMDM hydantoin, and citric acid.
