MASTIC SPA MASTICDENT WHITENING TOOTHPASTE (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MASTIC SPA MASTICDENT WHITENING TOOTHPASTE (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Mastic Spa by Mastic Spa

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

81%

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's animal testing policy is unknown.

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

Ingredients from packaging: PEG-8, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, MENTHOL, DL-, HYDRATED SILICA, PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL, MASTIC GUM (PISTACIA LENTISCUS), FRAGRANCE, BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, TEA EXTRACT (CAMELLIA SINENSIS EXTRACT), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ALLANTOIN, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS

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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
SODIUM FLUORIDE	9	63%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-8	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM MASTIC GUM (PISTACIA LENTISCUS)	2	89%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
HYDRATED SILICA	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT TEA EXTRACT (CAMELLIA SINENSIS EXTRACT)	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
MENTHOL, DL-	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID	1	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDRATED SILICA

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 high doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, PEG-8
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics		SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

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		MENTHOL, DL-
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		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)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		HYDRATED SILICA

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)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-8, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MENTHOL, DL-
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		XANTHAN GUM, MENTHOL, DL-, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		GLYCYRRHETINIC 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		METHYLPARABEN, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL, MENTHOL, DL-, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), XANTHAN GUM, HYDRATED SILICA, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM FLUORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN