SURE INVISIBLE SOLID ANTIPERSPIRANT & DEODORANT, UNSCENTED
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Sure 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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY (ANHYDROUS) 19% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SILICA, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PENTADECALACTONE
Directions from packaging: Turn base to raise product. Apply a thin, even layer to underarm. To ensure product appears clear on skin, do not over-apply. Apply to underarms only. NOTE : Do not over-apply. Product will appear clear on skin when applied as directed.
Warnings from packaging: + For external use only. + If rash or irritation develops, discontinue use. + Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops. + Do not use on broken skin. + Keep out of reach of children. + In case of ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY (ANHYDROUS) (Active Ingredient) | 0 | 74% | none identified |
| SILICA | 1 | 72% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 1 | 73% | Occupational hazards |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PENTADECALACTONE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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 any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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 disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PENTADECALACTONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SILICA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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) | SILICA, PENTADECALACTONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL |
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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PENTADECALACTONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not known to be a wildlife or environmental toxin | SILICA |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, MINERAL OIL |
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 | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | |
| 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, MINERAL OIL, PENTADECALACTONE | |
| 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 | BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS |
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 moderate doses | MINERAL OIL |
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