Hands2GO Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HANDS2GO FOAMING INSTANT HAND SANITIZER (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/15/07 brand: by

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

70%

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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.15% (Antibacterial Agent) ; Inactive Ingredients: Extracts (Aloe; Chamomile; Lavender); Preservative (DMDM Hydantoin); Purified Water

Warnings from packaging: For external use only.

user reviews & comments

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"i love this product for my son who seems to have issues with all other hand sanitizers burning when he uses them. this one doesnt burn ..."

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE	7	62%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS PRESERVATIVE (DMDM HYDANTOIN)	4	100%	Miscellaneous
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT ALOE EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
LAVENDER	0	100%	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		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZALKONIUM 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 moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Possible human immune system toxicant		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS

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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT, LAVENDER

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, LAVENDER
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE ANDONGENSIS EXTRACT
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)