BreathRx Introductory Kit (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BREATHRX INTRODUCTORY KIT (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/15/07 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

76%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Purifying Toothpaste: Sodium Fluoride 0.243%. Anti-Bacterial Tongue Spray: Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.09%. Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse: Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.075% ; Inactive Ingredients: Purifying Toothpaste: Carboxymethyl Cellulose; FD&C Blue No. 1; Glycerin; Mica; Mint Flavor; PEG-12; Silicon Dioxide; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate; Sodium Saccharin; Sorbitol; Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate; Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate; Titanium Dioxide; Water; Xanthan Gum; Xylitol; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate). Anti-Bacterial Tongue Spray: Dimethicone; FD&C Blue No. 1; Mint Flavor; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Saccharin; Water; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate). Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse: Citric Acid; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; FD&C Blue No. 1; Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolyslate; Mint Flavor; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Poloxamer 407; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Saccharin; Water; Xylitol; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate)

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SODIUM FLUORIDE (Active Ingredient)	9	63%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-12	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
QUARTZ SILICON DIOXIDE	3	64%	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
THYMOL	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
POLOXAMER 407	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZYTEX	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ZINC GLUCONATE	3	78%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C BLUE 1 FD&C BLUE NO 1	1	83%	none identified
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	1	87%	none identified
CELLULOSE GUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE	1	80%	none identified
HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSLATE	0	100%	none identified
MENTHA (MINT) FLAVOR	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE	0	100%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		THYMOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, QUARTZ, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1

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 SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ZINC GLUCONATE, THYMOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, THYMOL, ZYTEX, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-12
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, SODIUM FLUORIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		THYMOL, ZYTEX, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

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		POLOXAMER 407, XYLITOL, GLYCERIN, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		THYMOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SODIUM FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

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 LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		THYMOL
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC GLUCONATE

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		POLOXAMER 407, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), QUARTZ
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC GLUCONATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		QUARTZ
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, XYLITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, CELLULOSE GUM
Classified as toxic or harmful	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips	ZYTEX
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	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-12
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, POLOXAMER 407, THYMOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC GLUCONATE
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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		ZYTEX, POLOXAMER 407, ZINC GLUCONATE, XYLITOL, XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), THYMOL, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM FLUORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, PEG-12, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CELLULOSE GUM
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLOXAMER 407, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), QUARTZ
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZYTEX, THYMOL

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), THYMOL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLOXAMER 407, ZYTEX
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		POLOXAMER 407
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		THYMOL
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		POLOXAMER 407, DIMETHICONE, CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZINC GLUCONATE, XYLITOL, XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, QUARTZ, PEG-12, MENTHA (MINT) FLAVOR, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), THYMOL, ZYTEX
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		QUARTZ

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		GLYCERIN, XYLITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM FLUORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)