ReNu Multi Purpose Solution (Generic ReNu Multi Purpose Solution) (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

RENU MULTI PURPOSE SOLUTION (GENERIC RENU MULTI PURPOSE SOLUTION) (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: ReNu by Bausch & Lomb

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

62%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: POLOXAMINE - TIME-PROVEN CLEANER FOR CLEAR VISION AND COMFORTABLE LENSES. DYMED (POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE) 0.00005% - EFFECTIVELY DISINFECTS BY KILLING MICRO-ORGANISMS ON THE LENS BORIC ACID,EDETATE DISODIUM,SODIUM BORATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE - BALANCES SOLUTION FOR YOUR LENS WEARING COMFORT.

Directions from packaging: To thoroughly clean and disinfect your lenses, you must complete each of the following steps every time you remove them. Step 1: Place at least three drops of ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution on each side of contact lens and rub for 20 seconds. No separate daily cleaner needed. Step 2: Remove surface debris by rinsing thoroughly with ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution. Step 3: Place cleaned contacts in lens case and fill with fresh ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution. Soak for at least four hours. See inside of carton for complete cleaning, disinfection, and protein removal directions. To remove protein from your contacts: ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution may be used to dissolve Bausch & Lomb ReNu 1 Step or ReNu Effervescent Enzymatic Cleaners. The special combination of ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution and ReNu 1 Step Enzymatic Cleaning tablets provides simultaneous lens disinfection and protein removal.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BORIC ACID	9	65%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
SODIUM BORATE	6	51%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
DISODIUM EDTA DETATE DISODIUM	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLOXAMINE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	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		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

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 reproductive toxicity		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SODIUM BORATE

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		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		BORIC 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 BORATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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		DISODIUM EDTA
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM BORATE

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 sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BORATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BORIC ACID

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)
Prohibited for use in food		SODIUM BORATE

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 CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID

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		DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, POLOXAMINE

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		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID