Ogilvie Home Perm, Regular (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

OGILVIE HOME PERM, REGULAR (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Ogilvie by Playtex Products, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-18, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, WATER, AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, POTASSIUM OLEATE, LANOLIN, GLYCOL, LANOLIN OIL, LAURETH-23, WATER, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, QUATERNIUM-52, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, WATER, SD ALCOHOL 40, VA/CROTONATES COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, PEG-20, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZOPHENONE-4, OLETH-20, BLUE 1, RED 33 .

Directions from packaging: + Read enclosed instructions carefully before using this product. + Follow these easy steps to get the results you want. We recommend for: + Soft Body & Waves + Large benders or rods on longer & medium-length hair. About 20-30 large benders or rods (7/16 or 9/16 inch). + Medium Wave & Curl + Medium benders or rods on medium & shorter hair. About 20-30 medium benders or rods (5/16 inch). + Mostly Curls + Small benders or rods on medium & shorter hair. Use about 20-30 small benders or rods (1/4 inch). (Use a few smaller benders or rods where your hair is shorter for more curls in these areas). + Note: Perm rods are sold separately and sizes may vary according to manufacturer.

Warnings from packaging: + Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if swallowed. If ingested, immediately drink several glasses of water to dilute the material. Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician or poison control center immediately. + Avoid getting Curling Lotion in eyes. If it does, immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water, remove any contact lenses, and continue to flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Search Terms: OGILVIE,OGILVIE HOME PERM REGULAR,oglive,Ogilvie,Home Perm, Regular,Ogilvie Home Perm,perm rods .

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-20	5	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-12 DISTEARATE	4	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	6	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LAURETH-23	5	83%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
ETHYLENE GLYCOL	5	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHOXYETHANOL, METHOXYETHANOL), Occupational hazards
AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE	5	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OLETH-20	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-20	3	84%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C RED 33	1	75%	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	2	88%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
POTASSIUM OLEATE	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM PHOSPHATE	1	86%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-18	1	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE	1	85%	none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-52	0	100%	none identified
PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER	0	94%	none identified
LANOLIN OIL	0	93%	none identified
VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LAURETH-23, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		D&C RED 33, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PEG-20, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 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 LAURYL SULFATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ETHYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PEG-20
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40

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-20, PEG-12 DISTEARATE
Recommendation to minimize use in cosmetics - Hairdressers should avoid or minimize consumer skin exposure		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, D&C RED 33, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s)		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics	product not intended as hair dye/bleach	HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		CETETH-20, FD&C BLUE 1, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		LAURETH-23, AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

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		PEG-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PHOSPHORIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent		LAURETH-23, QUATERNIUM-18, CETYL ALCOHOL

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 cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL, CETETH-20, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		QUATERNIUM-18,
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
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLETH-20, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-12 DISTEARATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-23, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PEG-20
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human respiratory toxicant		ETHYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN

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		SD ALCOHOL 40, PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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		PEG-20, POTASSIUM OLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-23, LANOLIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		POTASSIUM OLEATE, SD ALCOHOL 40, PANTHENOL

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, QUATERNIUM-18
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-20
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-23
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		PEG-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		QUATERNIUM-18, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		POTASSIUM OLEATE, OLETH-20, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-23
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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		PEG-12 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OLETH-20, CETETH-20
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETETH-20
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		OLETH-20
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		LAURETH-23
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		VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-18, PANTHENOL, LAURETH-23, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, LANOLIN OIL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LANOLIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETETH-20
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PEG-20
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		CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POTASSIUM OLEATE, QUATERNIUM-52, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MINERAL OIL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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 moderate doses		MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL

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		CETETH-20, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-23