AMERICAN GIRL FOAM SWEET FOAM BODY WASH, APPLE BLOSSOM (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AMERICAN GIRL FOAM SWEET FOAM BODY WASH, APPLE BLOSSOM (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: American Girl by Bath & Body Works

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

72%

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 does not test on animals.

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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

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

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FDC RED #40, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DC RED #33, FDC YELLOW #5, CITRIC ACID, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ISOBUTANE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, PROPANE, AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
ISOBUTANE	6	79%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
TARTRAZINE FDC YELLOW #5	5	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPANE	4	77%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
D&C RED 33	4	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C RED 40	1	84%	none identified
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE	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		D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TARTRAZINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C RED 40

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		TARTRAZINE, FD&C RED 40
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	D&C RED 33
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		TARTRAZINE

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		PROPANE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		TARTRAZINE

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE
Human any toxicant - strong evidence		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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)		FD&C RED 40
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		ISOBUTANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPANE
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		TARTRAZINE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TARTRAZINE, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, FD&C RED 40, CITRIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PROPANE, PANTHENOL, ISOBUTANE

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		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPANE, ISOBUTANE

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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		PROPANE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, ISOBUTANE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, TARTRAZINE, FRAGRANCE, 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 high doses		ISOBUTANE, PROPANE

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		CITRIC ACID