SKEDATTLE INSECT REPELLENT
last updated: 04/30/08 brand: Skedattle by Mexitan Products
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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: Deionized Water, Ethyl Vanillin, Citronella Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Peppermint Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Directions from packaging: Shake well before applying. Apply liberally, as needed.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 71% | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| CITRONELLA OIL | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 67% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ETHYL VANILLIN | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL LEMONGRASS OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 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 | CITRONELLA OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ETHYL VANILLIN |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
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 | POTASSIUM SORBATE, ETHYL VANILLIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRONELLA OIL | |
| 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) | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POTASSIUM SORBATE, ETHYL VANILLIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE |
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 high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRONELLA OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ETHYL VANILLIN |
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 unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM BENZOATE |
| 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 | POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ETHYL VANILLIN, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRONELLA OIL |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE |
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