Polish Off Nail Polish Remover Pads, Regular || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

POLISH OFF NAIL POLISH REMOVER PADS, REGULAR

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

69%

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

Ingredients from packaging: Ethyl Acetate, SD 35A, Water, Propylene Glycol & Triclosan, Glycerin, Fragrance, Vitamin E Acetate, D&C Red 33, Benzophenone 4, Denatonium Benzoate.

Directions from packaging: Use saturated pad to gently rub polish from all nails. Pad will absorb color while special Polish Off formula conditions cuticle and nails. For home use, try Polish Off pads in a jar. Wash hands after use.

Warnings from packaging: Flammable. Keep away from heat or flame. Keep away from children. Exposed pad may damage furniture or clothing.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
ETHYL ACETATE	4	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ALCOHOL DENATURED SD 35A	5	71%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
D&C RED 33	1	75%	none identified
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DENATONIUM BENZOATE	1	90%	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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRICLOSAN, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ETHYL ACETATE
Cancer - limited evidence		ALCOHOL DENATURED

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		TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ETHYL ACETATE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		DENATONIUM BENZOATE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ETHYL ACETATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
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		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRICLOSAN

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)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		TRICLOSAN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		ETHYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
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, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ALCOHOL DENATURED

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TRICLOSAN

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
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, ETHYL ACETATE

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRICLOSAN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DENATONIUM BENZOATE

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		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ETHYL ACETATE

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL