GILLETTE MACH3 COMFORT GEL REFRESHING
last updated: 08/15/07 brand: Gillette by Procter & Gamble
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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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: 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 |
Ingredients from packaging: Aqua; Palmitic Acid; Triethanolamine; Isopentane; Glyceryl Oleate; Stearic Acid; Parfum; Isobutane; Sorbitol; Hydroxyethylcellulose; PTFE; PEG-90M; PEG-23M; Tocopheryl Acetate; Propylene Glycol; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Silica; BHT; Benzyl Salicylate; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Linalool; CI 59040; CI 42090
Warnings from packaging: Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 degrees C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Keep out of the reach of children. 7.1% by mass of the contents are flammable.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| BHT | 9 | 61% | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE PARFUM | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-23M | 6 | 68% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-90M | 6 | 68% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 7 | 72% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 7 | 58% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOBUTANE | 5 | 79% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | 5 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ISOPENTANE | 3 | 74% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CI 59040 | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 4 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | 3 | 75% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARIC ACID | 3 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PTFE (TEFLON) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID) |
| CI 42090 | 2 | 83% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | none identified |
| PALMITIC ACID | 1 | 76% | Neurotoxicity |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | LINALOOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PTFE (TEFLON) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PEG-90M, PEG-23M, CI 42090, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, LIMONENE, BHT | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 high doses | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BHT, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| 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 very low doses | PEG-90M, PEG-23M |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-90M, PEG-23M, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | CI 59040 |
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 high doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HEXYL CINNAMAL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | PALMITIC ACID, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CI 42090, STEARIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | PEG-90M, PEG-23M, TRIETHANOLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPENTANE | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | BHT |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, BHT, BENZYL SALICYLATE |
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 |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPENTANE, SORBITOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| 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) | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CI 59040, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CI 42090, STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | PEG-90M, PEG-23M | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PTFE (TEFLON), SILICA |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, LIMONENE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-90M, PEG-23M, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PALMITIC ACID, LINALOOL, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, LIMONENE, BHT, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ISOBUTANE |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | ISOPENTANE, LIMONENE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PEG-90M, PEG-23M, PALMITIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOBUTANE, GLYCERYL OLEATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | ISOPENTANE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LIMONENE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PTFE (TEFLON), PEG-23M, CI 59040, CI 42090, SORBITOL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOBUTANE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ISOPENTANE |
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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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