Opti-Free Express Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution, Lasting Comfort No Rub Formula (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

OPTI-FREE EXPRESS MULTI-PURPOSE DISINFECTING SOLUTION, LASTING COMFORT NO RUB FORMULA (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Opti-Free by Alcon Laboratories

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

74%

data gap

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contact lens all-in-1 clean & rinse

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: CITRATE,TETRONIC-1304,AMP-95 -GENTLE CLEANERS WORK TOGETHER WHILE LENSES SOAK TO REMOVE DAILY PROTEIN DEPOSITS,DIRT,AND SHIELD LENSES AGAINST BUILD UP.PROVIDES FRESH,COMFORTABLE LENS-WEAR EVERY DAY. TETRONIC-1304,SODIUM CHLORIDE,BORIC ACID,SORBITOL,AMP-95 AND EDETATE DISODIUM - UNIQUE COMFORT FORMULA ADJUSTS SOLUTION TO MORE CLOSELY MATCH YOUR EYE'S NATURAL TEARS.PROVIDES LSASTING COMFORT FOR ALL DAY WEAR,EVEN FOR SENSITIVE EYES. POLYQUAD(POLYQUATERNIUM-1)0.001% AND ALDOX(MYRISTAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE)0.0005% - ENHANCED DISINFECTION FORMULA.KILLS BACTERIA(GERMS) THAT CAN CAUSE EYE INFECTIONS.

Directions from packaging: To clean,disinfect and remove protein form your contact lenses: 1.Thoroughly rinse each side of the lens(5 seconds) with Opti-Free Express 2.Fill your Alcon Lens Case with enough fresh Opti-Free Express to cover the lenses.Store lenses in the closed lens case overnight or at least 6 hours.After soaking,lenses are ready to wear. You may leave your lenses in the unopened lens case for up to 30 days prior to wear. Fill your case with fresh solution every time you store your lenses.Never reuse solution.Store at room temperature.

Warnings from packaging: Tamper Evident:For your protection, this bottle has an imprinted seal around the neck.Do not use if seal is damaged or missing at time of purchase.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BORIC ACID	9	65%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
POLYQUATERNIUM-1	0	94%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
MYRISTAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE	0	100%	none identified
POLOXAMINE 1304 TETRONIC-1304	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	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		SORBITOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BORIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

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		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		BORIC ACID

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		BORIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		BORIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		BORIC ACID

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		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		BORIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE

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		SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BORIC ACID

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC 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		DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLOXAMINE 1304, SORBITOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-1, MYRISTAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

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		BORIC ACID