BRAND: ChapStick
Manufacturer: Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
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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), 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 ChapStick
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: lip balm (22), sunscreen: lip balm (12), sunscreen: SPF less than 15 (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 2 | 87% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 17 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PHENOL | 9 | 61% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | 9 | 55% | 7 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% | 13 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 8 | 65% | 7 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 |
| ALUMINA | 6 | 85% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | 6 | 72% | 10 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 17 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 4 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED WAXES | 4 | 100% | 11 products | Miscellaneous |
| FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 3 products | Miscellaneous |
| D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | 3 | 91% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | 4 | 91% | 4 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | 4 | 91% | 5 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE | 4 | 90% | 5 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 10 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 15 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | 17 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCTISALATE | 3 | 68% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MENTHOL | 3 | 85% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | 3 | 84% | 14 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| SACCHARIN | 3 | 84% | 9 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| OCTOCRYLENE | 3 | 71% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| WHITE PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 16 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 3 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| TRIACETIN | 2 | 85% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | 2 | 71% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | 1 | 93% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | 3 products | none identified |
| MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL | 1 | 88% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 16 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MALTOL | 1 | 87% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | 13 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 5 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOCETYL STEARATE | 1 | 86% | 6 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | 16 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 6 products | none identified |
| ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 1 products | none identified |
| BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| C8-C10 TRIGLYCERIDES | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LIPIDS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERS | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) BUTTER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PHENYL METHICONE | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE/ OLEATE | 0 | 99% | 4 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE | 0 | 93% | 11 products | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 7 products | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 3 products | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 7 products | none identified |
* 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), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | BHT, PHENOL, SACCHARIN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | CAMPHOR, MALTOL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIACETIN, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | ALUMINA, PARAFFIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL 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 | ALUMINA, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, PHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), SACCHARIN | |
| 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 | BHT |
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, PHENOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | OCTOCRYLENE, PHENOL, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| 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 | CAMPHOR | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, 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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINA, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, PHENOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT, CAMPHOR | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, TRIACETIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BHT |
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 | BHT, FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
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, PHENOL | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | TRIACETIN, | |
| 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 | CAMPHOR, MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINA, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MALTOL, 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), SACCHARIN | |
| 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, ISOCETYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PARAFFIN |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, OCTOCRYLENE, | |
| 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 | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM, WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE, BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL |
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, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR, UNSPECIFIED WAXES, FLAVOR | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | PHENOL |
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, MENTHOL, SACCHARIN | |
| 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, BHT, CAMPHOR, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CETYL ALCOHOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, MALTOL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, PETROLATUM, PHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SACCHARIN, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIACETIN, WHITE PETROLATUM, ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOCETYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHENOL | |
| 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 significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT, MALTOL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, MENTHOL, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN | |
| 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), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, PARAFFIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | ALUMINA, CAMPHOR, MINERAL OIL |
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, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, | |
| 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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| 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, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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