CHAPSTICK LIP BALM, SPF 4, SPEARMINT
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: ChapStick by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| LOW | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*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 |
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (1.5%) |
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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: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, 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 |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Padimate O, White Petrolatum (44%) (Skin Protectant)Inactive Ingredients: Arachadyl Propionate, Camphor, Cetyl Alcohol, FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, Fragrance, Isopropyl Lanolate, Isopropyl Myristate, Lanolin, Light Mineral Oil, Maltol, Menthol, Methylparaben, Octyldodecanol, Phenyl Methicone, Propylparaben, Saccharin, Spearmint Oil, Waxes
Directions from packaging: Directions apply liberally before sun exposure and as needed children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor Other information: store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.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 | |
| 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 |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| UNSPECIFIED WAXES | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| MENTHOL | 3 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | 3 | 84% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| SACCHARIN | 3 | 84% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| WHITE PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MALTOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHENYL METHICONE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE ARACHADYL PROPIONATE | 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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MALTOL, CAMPHOR | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SACCHARIN |
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 | SACCHARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE |
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 | CAMPHOR, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| 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 moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LANOLIN, 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) |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MALTOL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SACCHARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CAMPHOR |
| Known human any toxicant | 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED WAXES, 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 | WHITE PETROLATUM, SACCHARIN, PROPYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, MALTOL, LANOLIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SACCHARIN, MENTHOL |
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 | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| 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 | MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, MALTOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ALCOHOL |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN, LANOLIN, OCTYLDODECANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | WHITE PETROLATUM, UNSPECIFIED WAXES, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), PHENYL METHICONE, SACCHARIN, MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, MALTOL, FRAGRANCE, CAMPHOR |
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 | CAMPHOR, 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. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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