What specific surfaces or environments is this non‑agglomerating mineral litter safe or unsafe to use on?

The litter is intended solely for pet litter boxes on non‑porous surfaces such as plastic or metal trays; it should not be spread on fabrics, carpets, wood flooring, or any material that could be stained by the blue dye, and it is not meant for ingestion or use in human environments.

Are there any toxicity, flammability, or handling warnings associated with the ingredients of this mineral litter?

While attapulgite is inert, the product contains a blue synthetic colorant and a quaternary ammonium biocide (dimethylbenzylammonium) which can cause skin or eye irritation and respiratory discomfort if inhaled; users should wear gloves, avoid dust inhalation, keep it away from children and pets, and store it away from open flames as fine powder may be combustible.

Is the packaging recyclable and are the litter’s ingredients biodegradable?

The packaging material is not specified, so its recyclability cannot be confirmed; the primary ingredient, attapulgite, is a natural clay that will eventually break down, but the added synthetic dye and alkyl chloride/quaternary ammonium compound limit the overall biodegradability of the product.

Carrefour • 5 kg

Hygiène Non agglomerant

Animals Pet Supplies

Product Insights

Carrefour’s Hygiène Non agglomerant is a 5 kg mineral cat litter made in France and marketed under the Point Vert eco‑label. It consists of 98.9 % attapulgite clay, plus 1 % blue colorant and small amounts of an alkyl chloride and dimethylbenzylammonium biocide, offering a minimum 75 % absorbency, a pH between 8 and 9, and fine granule distribution (92 % between 0.5‑6.3 mm) for effective odor control without clumping. However, the synthetic dye and quaternary ammonium compound may irritate skin or respiratory passages, the litter does not form clumps which can make scooping less convenient, and the packaging material is unspecified, limiting its recyclability and overall eco‑friendliness.

Comparative Analysis

Unlike most clumping clay litters that form solid clumps for easy scooping, this non‑agglomerating mineral litter provides high absorbency and odor absorption while remaining loose, but its added synthetic blue dye and quaternary ammonium disinfectant reduce its environmental friendliness compared with plain natural clays.

Ingredients

Attapulgite 98,9%, colorant bleu 1%,*chlorure d'alkyl (C12-C16) diméthylbenzylammonium 0,1%, CAS 68424-85-1. Pouvoir Absorbant : 75 % minimum Masse volumique apparente : entre 700 et 800 g/L pH : entre 8 et 9 Granulométrie : Inférieur à 0,5mm : 4% maximum Entre 0,5 et 6,3 mm : 92% minimum Supérieur à 6,3 mm : 4% maximum Volume net : 6,6 L

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