Bull Frog || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Bull Frog

Manufacturer: Chattem

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	4	to	6
product count	24 (browse)
ingredient count	41
(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

See all 24 products by Bull Frog

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: insect/pest repellant (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (1), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (16)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)	9	55%	17 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	17 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)	8	65%	14 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA	1	69%	3 products	Biochemical or cellular level changes
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	11 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	16 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
HOMOSALATE	4	74%	3 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
OCTISALATE	3	68%	14 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
OCTOCRYLENE	3	71%	17 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	3 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)	2	73%	3 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	11 products	none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	3 products	none identified
ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	5 products	none identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)	1	93%	2 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE	1	92%	3 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE	1	92%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SORBITAN STEARATE	1	92%	1 products	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	2 products	none identified
PHENYLETHYL BENZOATE	1	89%	3 products	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE	1	88%	4 products	none identified
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	12 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	1	86%	12 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER	1	81%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	13 products	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT	1	73%	2 products	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL	1	73%	1 products	none identified
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER	0	100%	12 products	none identified
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE	0	100%	2 products	none identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIOCTANOATE/ DIISOSTEARATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
SUCROSE COCOATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
POLYESTER	0	100%	3 products	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	0	94%	1 products	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	1 products	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	2 products	none identified
WATER	0	0%	1 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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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		SD ALCOHOL 40
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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 industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PROPYLENE GLYCOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any toxicant - strong evidence		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife		OCTOCRYLENE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent		C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, HOMOSALATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE, OCTISALATE, PHENYLETHYL BENZOATE, SORBITAN STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER, PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, OCTISALATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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	CYCLOMETHICONE, OZOKERITE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PHENYLETHYL BENZOATE, OCTOCRYLENE,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		HOMOSALATE, MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BEESWAX, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM

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
Occupational hazards related to handling		SD ALCOHOL 40, PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

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		SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BEESWAX, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PHENYLETHYL BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

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 skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, OCTISALATE, PROPIONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE, OZOKERITE, SORBITAN STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA,
One or more animal studies show respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOMETHICONE, 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.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTOCRYLENE
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE