Manufacturer: Combe Inc.

Brands: Aqua Velva, Brylcreem, Cepacol, Grecian Formula, Johnson's Foot Soap, Just For Men, Lanacane, Maxim, Odor-Eaters, Scalpicin, Vagisil, Williams, Grecian, Gynecort, Just 5, Lanacort, Combe

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

3 to 10

product count

149

 

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ingredient count

162

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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 company -- 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 company:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this company:
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 149 products by Combe Inc.

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: after shave (3), after sun product (1), anti-itch/rash cream (7), conditioner (2), dandruff/scalp treatment (2), feminine moisturizer (1), foot odor control (2), fragrance for men (2), hair color and bleaching (25), hair growth inhibitor (1), lubricant/spermicide (2), pain relief (1), personal cleansing (1), shampoo (3), shaving cream (1), shaving cream (men's) (2), styling gel/lotion (3)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%11 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE1052%23 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RESORCINOL1052%22 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LEAD ACETATE1046%5 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DMDM HYDANTOIN771%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
OCTOXYNOL-40968%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, C9 PHENOLS, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, C9 PHENOLS)
P-AMINOPHENOL857%18 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%45 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20571%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-60569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTOXYNOL-9868%4 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (C9 PHENOLS, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, C9 PHENOLS)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE763%6 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
1-NAPHTHOL860%10 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-100 STEARATE769%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE766%12 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SALICYLIC ACID766%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
SULFURIC ACID565%2 productsCancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BENZOCAINE761%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM BORATE651%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
EXT D&C VIOLET 2673%2 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA673%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL473%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
4-CHLORORESORCINOL568%11 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE365%19 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
M-AMINOPHENOL665%21 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BHT661%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%5 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%5 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)282%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BENZOPHENONE-1579%3 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40577%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
D&C ORANGE 4572%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C VIOLET 2571%3 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%10 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITAMIN A570%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE568%10 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
RETINYL PALMITATE568%5 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
VITAMIN D2568%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BENZOPHENONE-2567%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC PYRITHIONE566%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40B481%6 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%31 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE479%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPANE477%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
COCAMIDE MEA275%6 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ACETIC ACID274%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FD&C RED 4473%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
MINERAL OIL473%7 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%5 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
VEGETABLE FATTY ACID472%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE470%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 6170%1 productsnone identified
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)366%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CHOLECALCIFEROL461%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%18 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ISOLAURETH-63100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OLETH-3399%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-4396%6 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLYQUATERNIUM-5394%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
LANOLIN ALCOHOL287%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM SULFITE387%24 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MENTHOL385%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C YELLOW 5282%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)380%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA378%6 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE377%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL373%2 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity
D&C YELLOW 10373%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE373%2 productsCancer, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRIC ACID272%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE369%15 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL288%28 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL287%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
2-METHYLRESORCINOL284%5 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE183%1 productsOccupational hazards
FD&C BLUE 1183%1 productsnone identified
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL282%17 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE281%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
SODIUM BICARBONATE280%3 productsnone identified
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL279%5 productsNeurotoxicity
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT276%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%12 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACETAMIDE MEA173%1 productsContamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%11 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT1100%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM TALLOWATE094%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ACETATE193%4 productsnone identified
LINOLEIC ACID193%5 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL193%2 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
CARAMEL192%6 productsnone identified
SORBITAN STEARATE192%3 productsnone identified
D&C GREEN 5191%2 productsnone identified
DENATONIUM BENZOATE190%3 productsnone identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL190%5 productsnone identified
ISOPROPYL STEARATE189%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE189%1 productsnone identified
VP/ VA COPOLYMER189%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%10 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE188%1 productsnone identified
C11-15 PARETH-3188%9 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE188%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%15 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ERYTHORBIC ACID187%23 productsnone identified
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLEYL ALCOHOL187%15 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%5 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SULFUR186%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRISODIUM EDTA186%23 productsEnhanced skin absorption
POTASSIUM STEARATE185%1 productsOccupational hazards
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
1-DODECANOL184%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%2 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-20184%2 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE183%1 productsOccupational hazards
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH183%3 productsOccupational hazards
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%2 productsnone identified
PVP181%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT180%9 productsEnhanced skin absorption
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT180%12 productsEnhanced skin absorption
ISOPROPYL ACETATE179%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE176%4 productsCancer
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE176%5 productsCancer
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT175%23 productsnone identified
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE074%1 productsnone identified
4-CHLORO-5 METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-PHENOL173%2 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)172%4 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%6 productsnone identified
CENTAUREA (MILLER)0100%1 productsnone identified
CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE0100%8 productsnone identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) EXRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
COCO-GLUCOSIDE0100%8 productsnone identified
HYDROCORTISONE ALCOHOL0100%1 productsnone identified
LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN0100%6 productsnone identified
MYRISTATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PANTHENYL HYDROXYPROPYL STEARDIMONIUM CHLORIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-220100%10 productsnone identified
STARCH/ ACRYLATES/ ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE0100%3 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLSILYLAMODIMETHICONE0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYCELLULOSE0100%1 productsnone identified
DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED ELASTIN094%2 productsnone identified
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER094%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM COCOATE094%1 productsnone identified
SULFATED CASTOR OIL094%2 productsnone identified
TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE094%3 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%11 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE093%2 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL093%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%2 productsnone identified
TRISODIUM HEDTA090%3 productsEnhanced skin absorption
WATER00%47 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company 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)
Known human carcinogen   SULFURIC ACID
Possible human carcinogen   LEAD ACETATE
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   BHT, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PVP, RESORCINOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Mutagen - limited evidence   M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   1-NAPHTHOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, D&C VIOLET 2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, VITAMIN A, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   SALICYLIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ACETIC ACID, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOPHENONE-2, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CARAMEL, D&C ORANGE 4, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTOXYNOL-9, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM SULFITE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE, OCTOXYNOL-40, PEG-60
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA, SODIUM BORATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   1-DODECANOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL

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)
Known human reproductive toxicant   LEAD ACETATE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SODIUM BORATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, POLYSORBATE-80, VITAMIN D2, PEG-60
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   D&C ORANGE 4, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   1-NAPHTHOL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, GLYCERIN, P-AMINOPHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZINC PYRITHIONE,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ACETIC ACID, BHT, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OCTOXYNOL-9, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, POLYSORBATE-20, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, OCTOXYNOL-40, PEG-100 STEARATE, 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
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 - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   BENZOCAINE, LEAD ACETATE
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 ORANGE 4, D&C VIOLET 2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4
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 D&C YELLOW 10, FD&C YELLOW 6, LEAD ACETATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) COCAMIDE MEA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on infant skin products for use on infant skin SODIUM BORATE
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 CETEARETH-20, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-60, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off products that are intended to be left on the skin ETHANOLAMINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   RESORCINOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ZINC PYRITHIONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RETINYL PALMITATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D2
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics products for use on the lips HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, 1-NAPHTHOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, DIMETHICONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, OCTOXYNOL-40
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any   1-NAPHTHOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, RESORCINOL, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products for use on damaged skin or infants PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel   OCTOXYNOL-9, 4-CHLORO-5 METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-PHENOL, ACETAMIDE MEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDE MEA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHANOLAMINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, OCTOXYNOL-40, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-60, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

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   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LEAD ACETATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   4-CHLORORESORCINOL, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM SULFITE, VITAMIN D2, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETEARETH-20, CHOLECALCIFEROL, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ZINC PYRITHIONE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   1-NAPHTHOL, 4-CHLORO-5 METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-PHENOL, ACETIC ACID, BENZOCAINE, BENZOPHENONE-1, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BORATE, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ISOPROPYL ACETATE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B

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   BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZOPHENONE-2, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Limited evidence of any disruption   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, OCTOXYNOL-9, OCTOXYNOL-40
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   1-NAPHTHOL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BHT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PVP, SODIUM BORATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
Associated with endocrine disruption   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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   BENZOCAINE, BHT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   PROPANE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   ACETIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), SULFURIC ACID
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   1-NAPHTHOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZOPHENONE-2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, METHYLPARABEN, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, OCTOXYNOL-9, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, PROPYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTOXYNOL-40
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   LEAD ACETATE, ZINC PYRITHIONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   SODIUM SULFITE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of any toxicity   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL

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   LEAD ACETATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   SALICYLIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC PYRITHIONE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent   1-NAPHTHOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-CHLORO-5 METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-PHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ACETAMIDE MEA, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BENZOCAINE, BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZOPHENONE-2, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ACETATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE MEA, D&C YELLOW 10, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ERYTHORBIC ACID, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINOLEIC ACID, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PANTHENOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, POTASSIUM STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM COCOATE, SODIUM TALLOWATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULFATED CASTOR OIL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, VITAMIN D2, C11-15 PARETH-3, DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRISODIUM HEDTA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
Not suspected to be persistent   1-DODECANOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, OCTOXYNOL-9, OCTOXYNOL-40
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM SULFITE, SULFUR, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, VP/ VA COPOLYMER, WATER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, D&C VIOLET 2, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA, POLYQUATERNIUM-5, PROPANE, PVP, SODIUM BORATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-60, SULFURIC ACID

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 lung and skin toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne); products for use on skin 1-NAPHTHOL
Known human respiratory toxicant   LEAD ACETATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ETHANOLAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM SULFITE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SULFUR, VITAMIN D2, PEG-60, ACETIC ACID, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARIC ACID, 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 ACETAMIDE MEA, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, MENTHOL, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA, RESORCINOL, SALICYLIC ACID, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, C11-15 PARETH-3, SULFURIC ACID
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses   BENZOCAINE, BENZOPHENONE-1, CHOLECALCIFEROL, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SODIUM BORATE, ZINC PYRITHIONE, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, OCTOXYNOL-40,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BENZOPHENONE-2, CETEARETH-20, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, MINERAL OIL, OCTOXYNOL-9, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   1-DODECANOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LINOLEIC ACID, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, PVP, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE, 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, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL,
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) AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
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 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, D&C GREEN 5, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, POLYSORBATE-80, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   D&C YELLOW 10, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ERYTHORBIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL STEARATE, PANTHENOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C YELLOW 6, POLYSORBATE-20, D&C ORANGE 4, MAGNESIUM STEARATE,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   VP/ VA COPOLYMER,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips D&C VIOLET 2, ISOPROPYL ACETATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   POLYQUATERNIUM-5
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   4-CHLORO-5 METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-PHENOL, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BEESWAX, CARAMEL, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ACETATE, COCAMIDE MEA, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POTASSIUM STEARATE, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM COCOATE, SODIUM TALLOWATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SULFATED CASTOR OIL, TOCOPHEROL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WATER, TRISODIUM HEDTA

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
Prohibited for use in food   SODIUM BORATE
Occupational hazards related to handling   ACETIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SULFURIC ACID
Occupational hazards related to handling products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin CHOLECALCIFEROL

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   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), MENTHOL, OCTOXYNOL-9, PANTHENOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-5, PROPANE, SALICYLIC ACID, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SODIUM BORATE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCTOXYNOL-40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   1-DODECANOL, ACETIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BEESWAX, BHT, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CARAMEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINOLEIC ACID, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM STEARATE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PVP, RESORCINOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM SULFITE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D2, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-60, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SULFURIC ACID

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   1-NAPHTHOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, SULFUR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL STEARATE, LAURETH-4, OCTOXYNOL-9, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), OCTOXYNOL-40
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   1-DODECANOL, ACETIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, PEG-100 STEARATE
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   BHT, CETEARETH-20, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINOLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ACETAMIDE MEA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOCAINE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, D&C GREEN 5, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, M-AMINOPHENOL, MENTHOL, MINERAL OIL, P-AMINOPHENOL, POLYSORBATE-20, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, VITAMIN A, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), C11-15 PARETH-3, PEG-60, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   SODIUM SULFITE

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   CHOLECALCIFEROL, VITAMIN D2
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses   LEAD ACETATE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SULFURIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), 1-NAPHTHOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT, SODIUM BORATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   PROPANE

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   HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE,
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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   P-AMINOPHENOL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BENZOPHENONE-2, CITRIC ACID, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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