Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Sunscreen
Brands: Rocky Mountain Sunscreen
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
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Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (4)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 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 |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 71% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | 9 | 55% | 4 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 69% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 6 | 65% | 4 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | 4 | 65% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 4 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| HOMOSALATE | 4 | 74% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL) |
| OCTISALATE | 3 | 68% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | 4 | 61% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OCTOCRYLENE | 3 | 71% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-37 | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED POLYBUTENE | 1 | 93% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE | 0 | 90% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| DICAPRYLYL MALEATE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 4 products | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISOSTEARATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6 | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 3 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 1 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) |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| 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 | CHOLECALCIFEROL, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | ETHYLPARABEN |
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 in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE |
| 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-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| 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 | CHOLECALCIFEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYETHYLENE, RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | HOMOSALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | DMDM HYDANTOIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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) |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | BUTYLPARABEN, CHOLECALCIFEROL, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLPARABEN, HOMOSALATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | CARBOMER, POLYETHYLENE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | HYDROGENATED POLYBUTENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, OCTISALATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, OCTOCRYLENE, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | HOMOSALATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | HYDROGENATED POLYBUTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CARBOMER, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, POLYETHYLENE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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