OFF! SKINTASTIC INSECT REPELLANT SPRAY, SUMMER SPLASH
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Off! by S.C. 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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: DEET (7%), INERT INGREDIENTS (93.00%). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ETHYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, ALOE.
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Warnings from packaging: Precautionary statements: Hazards to humans-Caution: Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and lips. Use sparingly on small children. Do not allow use by small children without close adult supervision. Do not apply to excessively sunburned or damaged skin. May cause skin reaction in rare cases. First Aid: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. + If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. + Skin: If your or your child react to this product, wash treated skin and call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Physical and chemical hazards-flammable: Do not use near heat or open flames. Keep treated surfaces away from fire, sparks, or flame until dry. Search Terms: Off! Skintastic Insect Repellant Spray,insect repellant,off insect repellant,Deet Insect Repellant,Mosquito Repellant,Insect Repellant Recipe,Off Insect Repellant,Off! Skintastic Insect Repellant Spray Summer Splash,DEET Off! Skintastic Insect Repellant Spray,Off! Skintastic.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE DEET (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOL ETHYL ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS INERT (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL |
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 | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL |
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 | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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 moderate doses | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL |
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 | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE |
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 | FRAGRANCE |
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 cardiovascular effects at very low doses | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | ETHANOL |
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 | ETHANOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, 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 | ETHANOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ETHANOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE |
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 | ETHANOL | |
| Classified as irritant | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE, FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL |
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 | N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ETHANOL |
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