BRAND: Bite Blocker
Manufacturer: HOMS, LLC
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| Ingredients used by this brand: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
See all 3 products by Bite Blocker
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: insect/pest repellant (1), nail treatment (1), no match (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | 10 | 49% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LECITHIN | 4 | 70% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BUTYL ALCOHOL | 5 | 61% | 1 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZOPHENONE-1 | 3 | 79% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| VANILLIN | 2 | 82% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 2 | 78% | 2 products | none identified |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| DENATONIUM BENZOATE | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | 2 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | 2 products | none identified |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| YOLUSIN ESULSONANIDE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 2 products | innocuous |
* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BUTYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYL ACETATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BUTYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, GLYCERIN |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BUTYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LECITHIN |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, LECITHIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BENZOPHENONE-1, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLIN | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | BUTYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BENZOPHENONE-1, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CITRIC ACID, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, NITROCELLULOSE, VANILLIN | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BENZOPHENONE-1, BUTYL ACETATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYL ACETATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, WATER | |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | BUTYL ALCOHOL |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BUTYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRIC ACID, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BENZOPHENONE-1, GLYCERIN, VANILLIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BUTYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | NITROCELLULOSE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | DENATONIUM BENZOATE | |
| Classified as a low human health priority | LECITHIN, WATER |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BUTYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ETHYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLIN |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as irritant | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BUTYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | BUTYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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