BUZZ AWAY INSECT REPELLENT TOWELETTES
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Buzz Away by Quantum, Inc.
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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Soybean Oil (3.0%), Geranium Oil (6.0%), Castor Oil (8.0%), Cedarwood Oil (1.5%), Citronella Oil (1.0%), Peppermint Oil (0.5%), Lemongrass Oil (0.25%)Inactive Ingredients: Water (Purified), Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Wintergreen Oil (petented base bite blocker formula)
Directions from packaging: DirectionsFor best results, apply to skin every 3.5 hours or more often as needed. For added protection apply to clothing. For protection against ticks, reapply every 2 hours.
Warnings from packaging: Warnings Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands with soap and water after handling. Use restrictions: avoid contact with eyes and lips First Aid:If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advise.If on skin: May cause skin reaction in rare cases. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or a doctor for treatment advise.If swallowed: Call a poison control center or a doctor immediately for treatment advise. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BENZOIC ACID | 3 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF OIL WINTERGREEN OIL (PETENTED BASE BITE BLOCKER FORMULA) | 2 | 97% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CITRONELLA OIL | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 2 | 80% | none identified |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL | 1 | 94% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CEDARWOOD OIL | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL | 0 | 100% | 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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC ACID |
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 | SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF OIL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
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 | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LECITHIN, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, BENZOIC 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 high doses | SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LECITHIN, CITRONELLA OIL, BENZOIC ACID |
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 |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | SODIUM BICARBONATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL, CITRIC ACID, CASTOR OIL, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF OIL, LECITHIN |
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 high doses | CITRONELLA OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CEDARWOOD OIL, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
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 | CASTOR OIL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | BENZOIC ACID | |
| 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 BICARBONATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL, CITRIC ACID, CEDARWOOD 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 | GLYCERIN |
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 | SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID |
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