BRAND: Hugo Boss
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble
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| 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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
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. This chart indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in products by this brand -- not the products themselves -- 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.
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Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: after shave (7), after sun product (1), antiperspirant/deodorant (5), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (5), body spray (7), body wash/cleanser (7), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), fragrance for men (11), fragrance for women (15), moisturizer (4), shaving cream (men's) (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| BHT | 7 | 61% | 5 products | Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| EUGENOL | 9 | 58% | 6 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 56 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | 5 | 74% | 7 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | 31 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | 13 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ISOEUGENOL | 7 | 58% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 7 | 58% | 33 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CINNAMAL | 7 | 57% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRAL | 7 | 57% | 7 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE | 4 | 86% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 85% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ISOBUTANE | 5 | 79% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | 4 | 76% | 7 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE | 6 | 76% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | 6 | 76% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 6 | 75% | 19 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| D&C VIOLET 2 | 1 | 73% | 2 products | Cancer |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | 6 | 73% | 18 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 6 | 66% | 15 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| HYDROXYCITRONELLAL | 5 | 62% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CINNAMYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 60% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COUMARIN | 6 | 50% | 1 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 5 | 79% | 7 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 72% | 33 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOL | 5 | 72% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| LACTIC ACID | 5 | 72% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| GERANIOL | 5 | 69% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | 5 | 64% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | 3 | 89% | 5 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | 7 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 8 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 | 4 | 78% | 3 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOPENTANE | 3 | 74% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| EVERNIA FURFURACEA (OAKMOSS LICHEN) | 4 | 73% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| FD&C RED 4 | 1 | 73% | 1 products | none identified |
| PONCEAU SX | 4 | 73% | 6 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | 11 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 4 | 70% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 | 1 | 70% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM LACTATE | 4 | 70% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SUNSET YELLOW | 4 | 70% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | 16 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FARNESOL | 4 | 65% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CETETH-2 | 3 | 99% | 1 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 3 | 80% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZOPHENONE-2 | 3 | 79% | 15 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 27 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | 14 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 3 | 75% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL CINNAMATE | 3 | 75% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CITRONELLOL | 3 | 75% | 8 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | 3 | 75% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | 6 products | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM PALMITATE | 2 | 92% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 8 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | 11 products | none identified |
| ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | 2 | 78% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ANISE ALCOHOL | 2 | 78% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 8 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE | 2 | 73% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | 0 | 93% | 5 products | none identified |
| CARAMEL | 1 | 92% | 1 products | none identified |
| KI203 | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| STEARETH-21 | 1 | 89% | 5 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| STEARETH-2 | 1 | 88% | 5 products | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | 5 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 85% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | 7 products | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | 4 products | none identified |
| SODIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 1 products | none identified |
| BISABOLOL | 1 | 80% | 4 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | 9 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PALMITIC ACID | 1 | 76% | 6 products | Neurotoxicity |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| DIMETHICONOL | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| SODIUM CARBOMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE | 0 | 100% | 15 products | none identified |
| METHYL CYCLODEXTRIN | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 99% | 4 products | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | 8 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 7 products | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | 0 | 93% | 7 products | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | 7 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 56 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | BHT, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PONCEAU SX, SUNSET YELLOW | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED, D&C VIOLET 2, ETHANOL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BENZOPHENONE-2, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CARAMEL, CINNAMAL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PALMITATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on microorganisms show positive mutation results | FARNESOL | |
| Possible carcinogen | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE |
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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ISOEUGENOL |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, PONCEAU SX, SUNSET YELLOW | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | D&C VIOLET 2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | FD&C YELLOW 6 |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | CITRAL, LIMONENE, FARNESOL, LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, LACTIC ACID, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LACTATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENOL, PALMITIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | BISABOLOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, ISOEUGENOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BENZYL CINNAMATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRAL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LACTATE, SUNSET YELLOW | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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) |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | BHT | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | BENZOPHENONE-2 | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CINNAMAL, SODIUM LACTATE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BISABOLOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, EUGENOL, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, ISOPENTANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SUNSET YELLOW |
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 | BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, EVERNIA FURFURACEA (OAKMOSS LICHEN), FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOEUGENOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ANISE ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CITRONELLOL, FARNESOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL | |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | ISOBUTANE, ISOPENTANE, BENZOPHENONE-2, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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.
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) |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CITRIC ACID, EUGENOL, STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BENZOPHENONE-2, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 1, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRAL, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, ISOEUGENOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARETH-2, STEARETH-21, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BISABOLOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, SODIUM LACTATE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE |
| Classified as potentially toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips | ISOPENTANE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, KI203, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, FD&C YELLOW 6, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, SORBITOL, SUNSET YELLOW, FARNESOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | D&C VIOLET 2 |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ANISE ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CARAMEL, CARBOMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, PALMITIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM PALMITATE, WATER, PONCEAU SX, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE, ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPENTANE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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.
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.
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 low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ISOPENTANE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, SODIUM STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes 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 biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CINNAMAL, COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOPHENONE-2, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, FARNESOL, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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