MASTIC SPA MOUTHWASH FOR SENSITIVE TEETH (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Mastic Spa by Mastic Spa
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, FDC YELLOW #6, SORBIC ACID, MENTHOL, DL-, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, FRAGRANCE, PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL, MASTIC GUM (PISTACIA LENTISCUS), SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ETHANOL ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SUNSET YELLOW FDC YELLOW #6 | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SORBIC ACID | 3 | 80% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, 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 |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| MENTHOL, DL- | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM PHOSPHATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL | 0 | 100% | 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, SORBITOL, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SUNSET YELLOW |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL |
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 - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | SUNSET YELLOW |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | SUNSET YELLOW, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, MENTHOL, DL- | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | DISODIUM PHOSPHATE |
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, SUNSET YELLOW, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
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 skin toxicant - strong evidence | SORBIC ACID | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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) |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, SORBITOL, SUNSET YELLOW, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL, DL-, ETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ETHANOL |
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) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID, SORBITOL, SUNSET YELLOW, MENTHOL, DL-, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ETHANOL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
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 | GLYCERIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
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 | SORBIC ACID | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM SACCHARIN, ANHYDROUS, PISTACHIO SEED (PISTACIA VERA) OIL, MENTHOL, DL-, SUNSET YELLOW, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM, SORBITOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE |
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 high doses | ETHANOL | |
| 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 | GLYCERIN, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
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