BRAND: Right Guard
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble
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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 |
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Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: aerosols (1), antiperspirant/deodorant (8), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (17), body spray (1), body sprays (1), clinical strength (1), creams, wipes & tablets (1), gels (1), personal care (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 23 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILICA | 7 | 69% | 7 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRICLOSAN | 7 | 67% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN) |
| BUTANE | 6 | 79% | 8 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| ISOBUTANE | 6 | 79% | 7 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 75% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 71% | 6 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX | 0 | 91% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX | 1 | 91% | 8 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDREX GLY | 3 | 91% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | 4 | 89% | 5 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 89% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SD ALCOHOL 40B | 4 | 81% | 3 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| PROPANE | 4 | 77% | 5 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 | 4 | 77% | 3 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| D&C YELLOW 8 | 1 | 69% | 1 products | none identified |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 15 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 7 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| TRISILOXANE | 1 | 89% | 4 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| CALCIUM CHLORIDE | 2 | 83% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | 6 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | 1 products | none identified |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A | 1 | 93% | 7 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 88% | 3 products | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL | 1 | 85% | 3 products | none identified |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 84% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | 1 | 83% | 2 products | Occupational hazards |
| PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER | 1 | 71% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| C20-40 PARETH-10 | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| MIPA-BORATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| MEA-BORATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 8 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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, D&C YELLOW 8, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, TRICLOSAN | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | 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 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDREX GLY | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | D&C YELLOW 8, TRICLOSAN | |
| 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 - 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 YELLOW 8 |
| 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/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | TRICLOSAN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, 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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDREX GLY | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | D&C YELLOW 8, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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) |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED, DIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL |
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 | |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TRICLOSAN, TRISILOXANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | D&C YELLOW 8, DIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, DIMETHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, SODIUM STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, FD&C BLUE 1, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, MEA-BORATE, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ALCOHOL DENATURED, BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, TALC | |
| 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 respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, TRICLOSAN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDREX GLY |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C YELLOW 8, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM STEARATE, | |
| 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, PROPANE | |
| 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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, DIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, TRISILOXANE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | BUTANE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MEA-BORATE, 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, BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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, BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| 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, BUTANE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE, FD&C BLUE 1, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TALC, TETRASODIUM EDTA, 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 irritant | TRICLOSAN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, PROPANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, TALC, 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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TALC | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | SODIUM STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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