Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Toilette Spray for Men || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CALVIN KLEIN OBSESSION EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY FOR MEN

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Calvin Klein by Coty, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

68%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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: Alcohol Denat., Water - Aqua, Fragrance - Parfum, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzophenone-3, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Treemoss Extract - Evernia Furfuraceae, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Limonene, Linalool, Ext. Violet 2 - CI 60730, Red 4 - CI 14700, Yellow 5 - CI 19140

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient)	6	65%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
EUGENOL	7	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET 2 - CI 60730	5	73%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL	6	60%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRAL	6	57%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALCOHOL DENATURED	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
BENZYL BENZOATE	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C RED 4 RED 4 - CI 14700	1	73%	none identified
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
OCTISALATE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE (Active Ingredient)	3	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
BENZYL CINNAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 - CI 19140	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS	0	100%	none identified
TREE MOSS OIL TREEMOSS EXTRACT - EVERNIA FURFURACEAE	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CITRAL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), LINALOOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GERANIOL, FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		EUGENOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C RED 4, LIMONENE, COUMARIN

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		FD&C YELLOW 5, COUMARIN, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ALCOHOL DENATURED, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		EUGENOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), OCTISALATE

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		HEXYL CINNAMAL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GERANIOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), CITRAL, BENZYL CINNAMATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		EUGENOL
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		BENZYL BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		OCTISALATE
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL

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
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BENZYL CINNAMATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTISALATE, CITRAL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	EUGENOL
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5

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		COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling		ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE
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		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		LIMONENE, BENZYL BENZOATE

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 low doses		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BENZYL CINNAMATE
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE, CITRAL

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
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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TREE MOSS OIL, OCTISALATE, LINALOOL, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BENZYL BENZOATE, ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BENZYL BENZOATE

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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN