MATRIX MEN ACTIVE CONTROL ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MATRIX MEN ACTIVE CONTROL ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Matrix by L'Oréal

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

74%

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, 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: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CARBOMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOPROPANOLAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE MIPA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ZINC PYRITHIONE

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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
SODIUM METHYLPARABEN	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC PYRITHIONE	5	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOPROPANOLAMINE	4	67%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT	2	97%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT	1	91%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDE MIPA	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER	0	100%	none identified
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLPARABEN

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 moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		ISOPROPANOLAMINE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPANOLAMINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		ZINC PYRITHIONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics		DMDM HYDANTOIN

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPANOLAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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 system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC PYRITHIONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Not suspected to be persistent		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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPANOLAMINE, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Known human any toxicant		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, 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		ISOPROPANOLAMINE
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		ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT, ISOPROPANOLAMINE

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		ZINC PYRITHIONE, CETYL ALCOHOL
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 moderate doses		SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZINC PYRITHIONE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT 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		BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT, COCAMIDE MIPA, CITRIC ACID

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		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL

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		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID