Calgon || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Calgon

Manufacturer: Coty, Inc.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	4	to	9
product count	35 (browse)
ingredient count	43
(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 35 products by Calgon

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: bath oil/salts/soak (1), body spray (5), fragrance for women (4), moisturizer (1)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	7 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)	6	65%	2 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
EXT D&C VIOLET 2	6	73%	4 products	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ALCOHOL DENATURED	5	71%	3 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
D&C VIOLET 2	2	71%	2 products	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZOPHENONE-2	5	67%	2 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE	4	91%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE	4	91%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE	1	89%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	2 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SD ALCOHOL 39C	4	77%	3 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
D&C RED 33	4	75%	4 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
FD&C RED 4	1	73%	1 products	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 6	1	70%	1 products	none identified
OCTISALATE	3	68%	2 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)	3	66%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	3 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	4 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE	3	72%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (LEAD)
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	1 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	3 products	none identified
SODIUM CARBONATE	2	82%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BICARBONATE	2	80%	1 products	none identified
MYRISTIC ACID	2	74%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)	2	73%	2 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	1	88%	1 products	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	2 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX	1	87%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE	1	83%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	1 products	none identified
PALMITIC ACID	1	76%	1 products	Neurotoxicity
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	2 products	none identified
C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	1 products	none identified
WATER	0	0%	7 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		FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence		ALCOHOL DENATURED, D&C VIOLET 2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BENZOPHENONE-2, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		D&C RED 33
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYSORBATE-60, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Possible carcinogen		MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

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 39C
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		SODIUM CARBONATE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE,
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, FD&C YELLOW 5, POLYSORBATE-60, FD&C YELLOW 6
Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin		MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

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
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	D&C RED 33, FD&C YELLOW 6
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)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), DMDM HYDANTOIN, OCTISALATE
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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE

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		D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 39C

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		BENZOPHENONE-2, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED, DISODIUM EDTA, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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		DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BENZOPHENONE-2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		CYCLOMETHICONE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent		BENZOPHENONE-2, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, OCTISALATE, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), CARBOMER, D&C RED 33, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		ALCOHOL DENATURED, D&C VIOLET 2, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans		MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

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
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	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, SODIUM CARBONATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	BENZOPHENONE-2, MINERAL OIL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
Limited evidence of any toxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OCTISALATE, POLYSORBATE-60, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE,
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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, MYRISTIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C YELLOW 6,
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		MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), CARBOMER, D&C RED 33, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, PALMITIC ACID, WATER

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED, SD ALCOHOL 39C
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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		SODIUM CARBONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, OCTISALATE, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, STEARIC ACID, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, PALMITIC ACID, 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		MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
No workplace limits set		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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOPHENONE-2, CYCLOMETHICONE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, 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		METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE