Manufacturer: Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brands: Auro, Baby Orajel, Stye, Stygiene, Tanac, Del Pharmaceuticals
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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 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: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 19 products by Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: baby toothpaste (2), diaper cream (1), ear wax removal (1), eye drops/artificial tears (1), eye makeup remover (1), oral pain relief (13), pain relief (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-400 | 8 | 69% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | 8 | 69% | 7 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | 7 | 62% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BENZOCAINE | 7 | 61% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 7 products | Miscellaneous |
| TANNIC ACID | 3 | 79% | 2 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 33 | 1 | 75% | 2 products | none identified |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SORBIC ACID | 3 | 80% | 5 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PERHYDROL UREA | 3 | 76% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | 2 products | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| WHITE PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| SODIUM SACCHARIN | 2 | 80% | 9 products | Neurotoxicity |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 6 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | 2 | 67% | 2 products | none identified |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 5 products | none identified |
| FD&C RED 40 | 1 | 84% | 5 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 7 products | innocuous |
* 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TANNIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, FD&C RED 40, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBIC ACID, SORBITOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | D&C RED 33, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM 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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | PEG-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | TANNIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, FD&C RED 40, SODIUM SACCHARIN |
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, BENZOCAINE, PERHYDROL UREA | |
| 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 RED 33 |
| 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-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PERHYDROL UREA | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PEG-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, 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 very low doses | SODIUM SACCHARIN, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, TANNIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZOCAINE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, GLYCERIN |
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 | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOCAINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TANNIC 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 | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | PEG-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | TANNIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | BENZOCAINE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, | |
| 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) | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
| 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 | 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) | SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL, FD&C RED 40 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | D&C RED 33, 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 | FLAVOR |
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 | SORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BENZOCAINE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL |
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 | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, TANNIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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