TCB LITE HAIR & SCALP CONDITIONER (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

TCB LITE HAIR & SCALP CONDITIONER (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: TCB by Alberto-Culver

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

81%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LANETH-15, YUCCA EXTRACT, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM ROOT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MINERAL OIL, HEAVY, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OLETH-5, DEA-OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE, BHT, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE

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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
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE	6	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
OLETH-5	3	99%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DEA-OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE	3	94%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) LEAF EXTRACT CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (BUTTERFLY GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
YUCCA VERA (YUCCA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) LEAF EXTRACT PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
LANETH-15	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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, TOCOPHEROL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL

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 BENZOATE, BHT
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-12 DIMETHICONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT

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, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant		BHT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE

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)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT, SODIUM BENZOATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		FRAGRANCE

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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 low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BHT
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		OLETH-5
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		TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, OLETH-5, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) LEAF EXTRACT, YUCCA VERA (YUCCA) EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, LANETH-15, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (BUTTERFLY GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, DEA-OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) LEAF EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) 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		METHYLPARABEN

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		BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL

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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL