BRAND: Crest

Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

2 to 7

product count

153 (browse)

ingredient count

70

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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 153 products by Crest

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: breath fresheners (1), mouthwash (5), oral pain relief (1), tooth whitening (41), toothpaste (70)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM FLUORIDE963%66 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
POLYETHYLENE569%11 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-6474%29 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA169%5 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-12476%7 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
STANNOUS FLUORIDE669%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE665%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ETHANOL574%10 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
FLAVOR4100%75 productsMiscellaneous
BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE391%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE391%9 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
POLOXAMER 407282%27 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%61 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C GREEN 3173%1 productsnone identified
CI 42053473%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
FD&C YELLOW 6170%6 productsnone identified
BENZOIC ACID465%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%14 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
MENTHOL385%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C YELLOW 5282%11 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%19 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARRAGEENAN275%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MICA375%11 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL373%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
CITRIC ACID372%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE372%9 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (LEAD)
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE368%70 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
IRON OXIDES285%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C BLUE 1183%43 productsnone identified
ZINC LACTATE283%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM CARBONATE282%8 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE282%38 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-80280%9 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
SODIUM BICARBONATE280%11 productsnone identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN280%82 productsNeurotoxicity
HYDRATED SILICA279%65 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
CALCIUM PEROXIDE075%3 productsnone identified
GLYCERIN274%64 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE273%13 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%9 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SUCRALOSE195%12 productsnone identified
DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE189%28 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM GLUCONATE189%3 productsnone identified
SODIUM PHOSPHATE189%15 productsnone identified
DOMIPHEN BROMIDE188%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL188%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM STANNATE188%1 productsOccupational hazards
SORBITOL188%66 productsnone identified
TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE188%20 productsnone identified
TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE187%13 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 40184%4 productsnone identified
PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE183%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM NITRATE181%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CELLULOSE GUM180%36 productsnone identified
CARBOMER 9560100%48 productsnone identified
CARBOPOL 9560100%2 productsnone identified
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYETHELENE OXIDE0100%4 productsnone identified
PYRO PHOSPHATE0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CITRATE094%2 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%51 productsnone identified
CI 18965094%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%3 productsnone identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX093%17 productsnone identified
CELLULOSE00%5 productsinnocuous
WATER00%83 productsinnocuous

* 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C GREEN 3, FD&C YELLOW 6, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, CI 42053, HYDRATED SILICA
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   BENZOIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses   SODIUM FLUORIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL, SUCRALOSE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   DOMIPHEN BROMIDE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, POTASSIUM NITRATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   CELLULOSE GUM

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
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80, SODIUM CARBONATE
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   CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, FD&C YELLOW 6

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, CI 42053
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics product not intended as hair dye/bleach HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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 GREEN 3, FD&C YELLOW 6
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-12, PEG-6, POLYETHYLENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   BENZOIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM FLUORIDE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics products for use on the lips CALCIUM PEROXIDE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   BENZOIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PEG-12, PEG-6, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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   BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   BENZOIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, PEG-6, POLYETHYLENE, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, POLOXAMER 407
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL

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, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   SODIUM FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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   COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, POLOXAMER 407
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   ZINC LACTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses   MICA

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 and humans   MICA, IRON OXIDES, HYDRATED SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   ZINC LACTATE
Not suspected to be persistent   BENZOIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DOMIPHEN BROMIDE, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL
Not suspected to be persistent   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CARBOMER, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C GREEN 3, FD&C YELLOW 5, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, WATER, CI 18965, CI 42053, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLOXAMER 407

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
Known human respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   POLYETHYLENE, MICA
One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses   CARRAGEENAN, DOMIPHEN BROMIDE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5,
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 sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, MENTHOL, SODIUM CARBONATE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses   POTASSIUM NITRATE, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POLOXAMER 407, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, ZINC LACTATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-12, PEG-6, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, 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 respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
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 POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CELLULOSE GUM, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, SORBITOL, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, FD&C RED 40
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CARBOMER, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CELLULOSE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FD&C GREEN 3, SODIUM CITRATE, IRON OXIDES, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, CI 18965, CI 42053, HYDRATED SILICA

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   FLAVOR
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, 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, ETHANOL, MENTHOL, SODIUM FLUORIDE
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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOIC ACID, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, ETHANOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C GREEN 3, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-12, PEG-6, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM NITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL, SUCRALOSE, IRON OXIDES, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, CI 42053, POLOXAMER 407

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) POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, ETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, MENTHOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   SODIUM BENZOATE

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 very low doses   SODIUM FLUORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   MICA, SODIUM STANNATE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL,
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CARRAGEENAN, SILICA, SODIUM FLUORIDE,
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, STANNOUS FLUORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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