Nature's Gate Organics Raspberry Mint Mouthwash || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NATURE'S GATE ORGANICS RASPBERRY MINT MOUTHWASH

last updated: 10/26/07 brand: Nature's Gate Organics by Levlad

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

80%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
New Signer: This company has recently signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and is working toward compliance.

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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract (1), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (1), Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract (1), Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Polysorbate 80, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Fluoride, Flavor.

Directions from packaging: Use once daily after brushing your teeth with toothpaste. Vigorously swish 10 ml of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SODIUM FLUORIDE	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
FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT FICUS CARICA EXTRACT	8	59%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BENZOIC ACID	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARRAGEENAN CHONDRUS CRISPUS	2	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CYCLODEXTRIN	2	84%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM BICARBONATE	2	80%	none identified
HYDRATED SILICA	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL	1	93%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE	1	88%	none identified
GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT	1	85%	none identified
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	none identified
BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM EXTRACT BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT CITRUS GRANDIS FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE	0	100%	none identified
STEVIA REBAUDIANA (SWEETLEAF) EXTRACT STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE	0	94%	none identified
CALCIUM ASCORBATE	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		CARRAGEENAN, BENZOIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDRATED SILICA

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		CYCLODEXTRIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM BICARBONATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM

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		BENZOIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		BENZOIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT

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		GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, BENZOIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT
Limited evidence of any disruption		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
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)
Limited evidence of any toxicity		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Known human immune system toxicant		FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		HYDRATED SILICA

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)		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	BENZOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CYCLODEXTRIN
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Known human immune system toxicant		FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT

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		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FLAVOR

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		GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE, CALCIUM ASCORBATE, BENZOIC ACID
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM FLUORIDE, CYCLODEXTRIN

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 high doses		CYCLODEXTRIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BENZOIC ACID

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		SODIUM BICARBONATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CALCIUM ASCORBATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		BENZOIC ACID
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		CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDRATED SILICA, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, FLAVOR, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), STEVIA REBAUDIANA (SWEETLEAF) EXTRACT, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT, CYCLODEXTRIN, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARRAGEENAN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE, BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM EXTRACT

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 very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM FLUORIDE, CARRAGEENAN