Calgon Water Softener

Last checked: 2026-10-18 · How I decide

Tests, or sells where required

tested

Tests on animals, or sells where it's required.

Owned by Essential Home, which Advent International bought from Reckitt (completed 31 December 2025). Reckitt kept a 30% stake. Listed by PETA as a company that tests on animals.

Does Calgon Water Softener test on animals?

Yes, or it sells where animal testing is required. Calgon Water Softener is owned by Essential Home (Advent International). The sources are below. See every company that tests on animals.

Vegan: not yet confirmed
Owner: Essential Home (Advent International)

who owns who

Calgon Water SoftenerTested

owned by

Essential Home (Advent International)4 brands on here

kinder swaps

Dr Bronner'sowner unknown · ££

The Pink Stuffowner unknown · £

sources

Cruelty-free

PETA: lists Calgon Water Softener as a company that tests on animals (listed as "Calgon Water Softener (Reckitt Benckiser)")

Owner

Reckitt: announcement that Advent International bought Essential Home (completed 31 December 2025) · Reckitt: announcement of the Essential Home sale, naming Air Wick, Calgon, Woolite and Cillit Bang