Manufacturer: Novartis

Brands: Aosept, CIBA Vision, Eye, Gerber, Lamisil, Miraflow, Pure Eyes, Aquify, Desenex, Eye Scrub, GenTeal, Hypo Tears, Hypotears, Nupercainal, Boost, Cruex, Novartis, Novartis Consumer Health, Novartis Medical Health, Lamisilk

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

1 to 8

product count

64

 

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ingredient count

94

   

(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 64 products by Novartis

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: anti-fungal treatment (6), anti-itch/rash cream (2), athlete's foot treatment (3), baby bubble bath (1), baby shampoo (4), baby soap (3), body wash/cleanser (1), contact lens cleaners (1), eye drops/artificial tears (9), foot moisturizer (3), foot odor control (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE974%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
BORIC ACID965%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%7 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20571%1 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-80 SORBITAN LAURATE670%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-400569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA769%1 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE762%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOBUTANE679%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
PEG-150 DISTEARATE473%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL666%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
QUATERNIUM-15665%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ETHANOL574%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
D&C VIOLET 2571%2 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS4100%1 productsMiscellaneous
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX489%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETETH-20484%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLOXAMER 407282%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40B481%3 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPANE477%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
D&C RED 33475%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
MINERAL OIL273%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
TOLNAFTATE471%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM PERBORATE369%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
UREA467%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CHOLECALCIFEROL461%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE3100%4 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TALC386%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
MENTHOL285%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
DAIDAI205283%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
DISODIUM EDTA378%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%5 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRIC ACID372%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
WHITE PETROLATUM294%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL288%4 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
CALCIUM CHLORIDE283%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE282%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PHOSPHORIC ACID279%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
MICONAZOLE NITRATE278%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN274%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE094%2 productsnone identified
STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE193%2 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, FREE AMINES)
CETYL PALMITATE192%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN STEARATE192%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL OLEATE190%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
KI203189%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE188%7 productsnone identified
SOAP188%1 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%5 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE187%1 productsnone identified
TARTARIC ACID187%1 productsnone identified
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%6 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN OLEATE186%2 productsnone identified
PROPYLENE CARBONATE185%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%3 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-60181%2 productsnone identified
CELLULOSE GUM180%1 productsnone identified
PHOSPHONIC ACID180%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL179%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%4 productsnone identified
AMPHOTERIC-100100%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CARBOPOL 9800100%3 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%4 productsnone identified
COCO-GLUCOSIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
CORN STARCH/ ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE0100%2 productsnone identified
DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE0100%4 productsnone identified
EMULSIFYING WAX0100%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED OATS0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN0100%4 productsnone identified
IPOMOEA PURPUREA (MORNING GLORY) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM TRIDECETH-3 SULFATE0100%2 productsnone identified
WHEAT AMINO ACIDS0100%1 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE0100%4 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE094%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE094%2 productsnone identified
TRIDECYL STEARATE094%2 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%7 productsinnocuous
WATER00%21 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)
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   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   D&C VIOLET 2, ETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 40B
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-400, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UREA, DAIDAI205
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BORIC ACID, D&C RED 33, QUATERNIUM-15, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   CELLULOSE GUM, POLYSORBATE-60, 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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   BORIC ACID, ETHANOL, SD ALCOHOL 40B
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   PEG-400
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE, DAIDAI205
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   CELLULOSE GUM, CHOLECALCIFEROL, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOLNAFTATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, MICONAZOLE NITRATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-15, SOAP, UREA

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, BORIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics product not intended as hair dye/bleach SODIUM PERBORATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   TOLNAFTATE
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 VIOLET 2
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 infant skin products for use on infant skin BORIC ACID
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-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-400, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, UREA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics products for use on the lips SODIUM PERBORATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   BENZYL ALCOHOL
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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BORIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-400, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL

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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-20, CHOLECALCIFEROL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, MICONAZOLE NITRATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, TARTARIC ACID, UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   CETETH-20, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-15, RETINYL PALMITATE, POLOXAMER 407
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL, PROPANE, 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   BORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, MICONAZOLE NITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-15

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, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, QUATERNIUM-15
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, POLOXAMER 407
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL

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   MICONAZOLE NITRATE
Not suspected to be persistent   BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-20, CETETH-20, CETYL PALMITATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE, PANTHENOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SOAP, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TARTARIC ACID, TOLNAFTATE, TRIDECYL STEARATE, UREA, KI203
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, D&C RED 33, PHOSPHONIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PERBORATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, WATER, DAIDAI205, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   D&C VIOLET 2, ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PEG-400, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PROPANE, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TALC, WHITE PETROLATUM, POLOXAMER 407

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 respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
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   MICONAZOLE NITRATE, PEG-400, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, MENTHOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   BORIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, DISODIUM EDTA, QUATERNIUM-15, TOLNAFTATE, POLOXAMER 407,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CETEARETH-20, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips PHOSPHONIC ACID
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX
Limited evidence of any toxicity   ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, SD ALCOHOL 40B
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TALC
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TARTARIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, POLYSORBATE-60, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   PROPANE
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) UREA
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 CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CELLULOSE GUM, CETETH-20, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PANTHENOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, KI203, SORBITOL, SORBITAN OLEATE, DAIDAI205,
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
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   ISOBUTANE, WHITE PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   CETYL PALMITATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, D&C RED 33, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SOAP, SODIUM PERBORATE, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, TRIDECYL STEARATE, 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, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
Occupational hazards related to handling   ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PHOSPHONIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PERBORATE
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   BORIC ACID, ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, MENTHOL, PANTHENOL, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40B
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   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CELLULOSE GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-400, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TALC, TARTARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UREA, WHITE PETROLATUM, POLOXAMER 407

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   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
Classified as lung irritant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SODIUM PERBORATE
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) CETYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PROPANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, ETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, UREA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, GLYCERIN, MENTHOL, MINERAL OIL, PEG-400, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, TALC
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   CETETH-20

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
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHOSPHONIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BORIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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   CELLULOSE GUM, CETETH-20, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, MICONAZOLE NITRATE, PHOSPHONIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, DAIDAI205, 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
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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