CHAPSTICK MEDICATED LIP BALM
last updated: 06/18/09 brand: ChapStick by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
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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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CAMPHOR 1% (EXTERNAL ANALGESIC), MENTHOL 0.6% (EXTERNAL ANALGESIC), PETROLATUM 41% (SKIN PROTECTANT), PHENOL 0.5% (EXTERNAL ANALGESIC) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, COCOA BUTTER, FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LANOLIN, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL METHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, WAXES
Directions from packaging: adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to lips not more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Other information: store at 20-25?C (68-77? F)
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PHENOL (Active Ingredient) | 9 | 61% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| UNSPECIFIED WAXES | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CAMPHOR (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PETROLATUM (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 92% | Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| MENTHOL (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | 3 | 84% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHENYL METHICONE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER COCOA BUTTER | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE | 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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, CAMPHOR | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | PHENOL |
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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | PHENOL |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CAMPHOR, PHENOL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN, PHENOL |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | PHENOL |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LANOLIN, FRAGRANCE |
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 | PHENOL |
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) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | OLEYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, CETYL ALCOHOL |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL, CAMPHOR |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | PHENOL, METHYLPARABEN |
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 | PHENOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED WAXES, 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 | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOL, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, LANOLIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL |
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 | PHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PHENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
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) |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, OLEYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, UNSPECIFIED WAXES | |
| 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 | ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PHENYL METHICONE, PHENOL, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL, FRAGRANCE, CAMPHOR | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | PHENOL |
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, CAMPHOR | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOL |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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