BRAND: FDS
Manufacturer: Alberto-Culver
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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, 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 |
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: antiperspirant/deodorant (1), feminine powder/deodorant (3)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 4 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| ISOBUTANE | 6 | 79% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 4 | 73% | 4 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-3 | 3 | 95% | 4 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | 2 | 87% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 3 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | 2 | 82% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 2 | 80% | 4 products | none identified |
| TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | 1 | 89% | 4 products | none identified |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | 4 products | Occupational hazards |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | 1 | 83% | 4 products | Occupational hazards |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 2 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 4 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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BENZYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-3, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, 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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE |
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 | FRAGRANCE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | ISOBUTANE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC RICINOLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ISOBUTANE |
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) |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| 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) | ZINC RICINOLEATE |
| 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, | |
| 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 | OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ISOBUTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), LANOLIN ALCOHOL, 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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOBUTANE |
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 | ISOBUTANE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
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) | ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | MINERAL OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOBUTANE |
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