BRAND: Sure
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, 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 |
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: antiperspirant/deodorant (11), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (5)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 8 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 69% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS | 0 | 74% | 2 products | none identified |
| SILICA | 7 | 69% | 3 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BUTANE | 6 | 79% | 5 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY | 3 | 91% | 6 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | 4 | 89% | 5 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 13 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 2 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A | 1 | 93% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | 1 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| PENTADECALACTONE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE | 1 | 88% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | 5 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRIBEHENIN | 1 | 86% | 3 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| PROPYLENE CARBONATE | 1 | 85% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 84% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER | 1 | 71% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| C20-40 ALCOHOLS | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| C20-40 PARETH-10 | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| C20-40 PARETH-40 | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE | 0 | 99% | 3 products | none identified |
| C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 3 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS |
| 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 | POLYETHYLENE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Restricted in EU cosmetics (mandatory manufacturing or structural specifications) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS |
| 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 | POLYETHYLENE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER |
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 GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 | PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE |
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 | BUTANE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE |
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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PENTADECALACTONE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIBEHENIN | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYETHYLENE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BUTANE, PETROLATUM, TALC |
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 |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | POLYETHYLENE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, | |
| 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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, 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, TRIBEHENIN, PENTADECALACTONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | BUTANE, PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE |
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 | BUTANE |
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 | BUTANE | |
| 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 | BUTANE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MINERAL OIL, PENTADECALACTONE, PETROLATUM, POLYETHYLENE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TALC |
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 | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, POLYETHYLENE, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, MINERAL OIL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, TALC |
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 | TALC | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | BUTANE |
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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYETHYLENE |
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