Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Invisible Solid, Victory || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ARM & HAMMER ULTRA MAX ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT, INVISIBLE SOLID, VICTORY

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Arm & Hammer by Church & Dwight Co.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

86%

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

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient: Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY (19%). Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Talc, PEG-8 Distearate, Isostearyl Behenate, Fragrance, Polyethylene, PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide 3, Sphingolipids.

Directions from packaging: Apply a thin layer to underarms only.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Do not use on broken skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation occurs. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8 DISTEARATE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY (Active Ingredient)	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER	1	71%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CERAMIDE 3	0	100%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE	0	100%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL BEHENATE	0	100%	none identified
SPHINGOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYETHYLENE

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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY

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		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE

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		POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY

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 disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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		TALC
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SILICA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE

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

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		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, TALC, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY, TALC, SPHINGOLIPIDS, ISOSTEARYL BEHENATE, FRAGRANCE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE, CERAMIDE 3

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		TALC

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		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA