AVEENO BABY WASH & SHAMPOO, TEAR FREE
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Aveeno by Johnson & Johnson
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, OAT (AVENA SATIVA) EXTRACT, SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, FRAGRANCE.
Directions from packaging: Twist off cap, remove quality seal. Do not use if seal is broken. Pour onto a wet washcloth or hand and apply to hair and body. Or pour directly into bath water. Lather and rinse.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | 6 | 69% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-150 DISTEARATE | 4 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT OAT (AVENA SATIVA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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 | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
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-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE |
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) |
| 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-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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) |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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 |
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 low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| 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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE | |
| 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 | PEG-150 DISTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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