Coppertone Dry Oil Tanning Spray Sunscreen, SPF 4 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

COPPERTONE DRY OIL TANNING SPRAY SUNSCREEN, SPF 4

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Coppertone by Schering-Plough

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

85%

data gap

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94% of sunscreen: SPF less than 15s have lower concerns
83% of tanning oils have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

10	UVB hazard/exposure score
8	UVA hazard/exposure score
1	sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

HOMOSALATE ( 10.0? %)

OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 2.0? %)

We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.

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

Note from EWG: This product provides limited protection from the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. Health officials recommend using sunscreens with an SPF protection factor of at least 15. (browse sunscreens spf 15 and above)

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Homosalate, Oxybenzone. Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, SD Alcohol 40 (39.5% V/V), Mineral Oil, Octadecene/MA Copolymer, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Cocoa Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Extract, Lanolin, Matricaria Extract, Octyl Palmitate, Palm Kernel Oil, Guava Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate).

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally to all exposed areas before sun exposure. Do not spray directly on face. Spray into hand and apply to face. Reapply after prolonged swimming, excessive perspiration, vigorous activity or toweling.

Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes. If skin irritation or rash develops, discontinue use. For children under 6 months of age, consult a doctor. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Flammable: Do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking. Avoid long term storage above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F).

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
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)
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient)	4	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
MINERAL OIL	4	73%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE	1	92%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) LEAF EXTRACT EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT MATRICARIA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA L. (GUAVA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT COCOA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
OCTADECENE/ MA COPOLYMER	0	94%	none identified
PALM KERNEL OIL	0	93%	none identified

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40, RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - limited evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	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)
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE
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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), HOMOSALATE

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE

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 - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		HOMOSALATE

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)
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MINERAL OIL

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
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE, MINERAL OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		LANOLIN

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MINERAL OIL
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40
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, RETINYL PALMITATE, PALM KERNEL OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), LANOLIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PSIDIUM GUAJAVA L. (GUAVA) EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) LEAF EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, HOMOSALATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT, OCTADECENE/ MA COPOLYMER, MINERAL OIL

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

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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE