BRAND: Tiger Balm
Manufacturer: Haw Par Corporation Limited
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 30 products by Tiger Balm
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: muscle/joint soreness (2), pain relief (5)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-12 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | 5 | 58% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| METHYL SALICYLATE | 4 | 71% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | 6 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MENTHOL | 2 | 85% | 6 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON (CAJUPUT) OIL | 2 | 87% | 5 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CHONDROITIN SULFATE | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM NEES (CASSIA) OIL | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| DEMENTHOLIZED MINT OIL | 0 | 100% | 5 products | none identified |
| GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 1 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.
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | METHYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | |
| 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 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CAMPHOR, METHYL SALICYLATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYL SALICYLATE, PEG-12 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, 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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHONDROITIN SULFATE, MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON (CAJUPUT) OIL |
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 animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
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 | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CAMPHOR |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-12 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | PARAFFIN |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CHONDROITIN SULFATE, MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON (CAJUPUT) OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER |
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 | MENTHOL, MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON (CAJUPUT) OIL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | CAMPHOR, MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE, METHYLPARABEN, PARAFFIN, PEG-12 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | METHYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | MENTHOL, PARAFFIN |
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 | PARAFFIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CAMPHOR |
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | METHYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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