BETADINE SKIN CLEANSER
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Betadine by Purdue FredericK Co.
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: POVIDONE-IODINE 7.5% (EQUAL TO 0.75% AVAILABLE IODINE). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4 SULFATE; LAURAMIDE DEA.
Directions from packaging: Wet skin and apply a sufficient amount to work up a rich, golden lather. Allow lather to remain for about 3 minutes and rinse off. Repeat 2-3 times a day or as directed by physician.
Warnings from packaging: For External Use Only. In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult a physician. If redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases, or if infection occurs, discontinue use and consult physician. Keep out of the reach of children.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4-SULFATE | 4 | 86% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LAURAMIDE DEA | 2 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| PVP POVIDONE-IODINE (EQUAL TO AVAILABLE IODINE) (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 81% | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | PVP | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | LAURAMIDE DEA |
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 | LAURAMIDE DEA |
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 | PVP |
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 | AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4-SULFATE |
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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PVP | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | LAURAMIDE DEA |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4-SULFATE |
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 very low doses | LAURAMIDE DEA |
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 | PVP, LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4-SULFATE |
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | LAURAMIDE DEA |
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