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NO-AD SUNPALS, SUNSCREEN TOWELETTE WIPES FOR KIDS, SPF 30

last updated: 06/17/07 brand: No-Ad by Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.

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Sunscreens: What's Safe & What Works

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

1UVB hazard/exposure score
4UVA hazard/exposure score
3sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (5%) 
OCTISALATE (3%) 
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (3%) 
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (2%) 

This product contains the following chemical(s) that may provide UV protection in addition to what is reflected above: NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE. We did not find relevant chemical absorption spectrum in the publicly available technical literature that would allow us to estimate the impacts of these chemicals. Therefore, our rating system may underestimate the effectiveness of this product.

Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.


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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes


Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Octinoxate (5%), Octisalate (3%), Oxybenzone (3%), Avobenzone (2%) (Sunscreens) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyethylene, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Picea Excelsa Extract (Spruce), Zea Mays Oil (Corn), Bentonite, Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT

Directions from packaging: Unfold towel and apply liberally to skin. Use one towel per application. Do not reuse. Apply generously 30 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or sweating.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep this and all drugs away from children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE287%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BHT761%Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
POLYETHYLENE670%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLPARABEN865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
(Active Ingredient)
854%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLENE GLYCOL458%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
(Active Ingredient)
466%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN579%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN482%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE473%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)
368%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL466%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BENZOIC ACID365%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYLPARABEN380%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENTONITE372%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
ZEA MAYS OIL (CORN)
279%Neurotoxicity
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
(Active Ingredient)
273%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
CHLORPHENESIN272%Violations, restrictions & warnings
PICEA EXCELSA (NORWAY SPRUCE) EXTRACT
PICEA EXCELSA EXTRACT (SPRUCE)
193%none identified
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE187%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
172%none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE0100%none identified
WATER00%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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, BENTONITE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Cancer - limited evidence   RETINYL PALMITATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   BENZOIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   POLYETHYLENE, BHT

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   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, ETHYLPARABEN, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN

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 POLYACRYLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, BENZOIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   BENTONITE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics   CHLORPHENESIN

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   RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CHLORPHENESIN, BENZOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   BHT

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   POLYETHYLENE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Known human immune system toxicant   BHT

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)   PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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 liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PICEA EXCELSA (NORWAY SPRUCE) EXTRACT, OCTISALATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, BENZOIC ACID, BHT
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Possible human respiratory toxicant   BENTONITE, POLYETHYLENE
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, BENZOIC ACID, BENTONITE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

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   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   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   BUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, BENZOIC ACID,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYETHYLENE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   POLYETHYLENE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, POLYETHYLENE
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   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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   BENTONITE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   GLYCERIN, OCTISALATE, PICEA EXCELSA (NORWAY SPRUCE) EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CHLORPHENESIN
Insufficient data to determine safety   BENZOIC ACID
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BENTONITE, GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

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