A-200 LICE TREATMENT KIT (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: A-200 by HOGIL PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
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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, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SHAMPOO: PYRETHRUM EXTRACT EQUIVALENT TO 0.33% PYRETHRINS, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE 4.0%. LICE SPRAY: PERMETHRIN 0.50%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SHAMPOO: BENZYL ALCOHOL, C13-C14 ISOPARAFFIN, FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, OCTOXYNOL-9, WATER.
Directions from packaging: SHAMPOO: + First: Shampoo: 1. Apply to affected area until all the hair is thoroughly wet. 2. Allow affected area to soak for 10 minutes but no longer. 3. Add sufficient warm water forming a lather. Continue shampooing as usual. 4. Rinse affected area thoroughly as to remove the product. + Second: Comb Hair With The A200 Comb: 1. After rinsing thoroughly, comb hair using the special A200 Lice/Nit Comb supplied to remove dead lice and their eggs (nits). 2. Check for nits and recomb if necessary. 3. Wait 7 to 10 days and repeat this process as to kill any newly hatched lice. + To Prevent Reoccurence: Disinfect all personal items by machine washing in very hot water. When drying personal items use the hot cycle for a minimum of 20 minutes. Other items that cannot be washed should be treated with A200 Spray. Carpeting, sofas etc. can be sprayed and vacuumed thoroughly. LICE CONTROL SPRAY: Shake well before using. TO KILL LICE AND THEIR EGGS: Spray in an inconspicuous area to test for possible staining or discoloration. Inspect again after drying, then proceed to spray entire area to be treated. Hold container upright with nozzle away from you. Depress valve and spray from a distance of 8 to 10 inches. Spray each square foot for 3 seconds. Spray only those garments and parts of bedding, including mattresses and furniture that cannot be either laundered or dry cleaned. Allow all sprayed articles to dry thoroughly before use. Infected upholstered furniture may also be treated with this product. It is in violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not use in food areas of food handling establishments, restaurants or other areas where food is commercially prepared or processed. Do not use in serving areas while food is exposed or facility is in operation. Serving areas are areas where prepared foods are served such as dining rooms but excluding areas where food may be prepared or held. In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food should be covered or removed. Do not use this product in or on electrical equipment due to the possibility of shock hazards.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTOXYNOL-9 | 8 | 68% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (C9 PHENOLS, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, C9 PHENOLS) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PERMETHRIN (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 75% | Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | 2 | 77% | Cancer, Endocrine disruption |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN C13-C14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| TANACETUM COCCINEUM (PYRETHRUM) EXTRACT PYRETHRUM EXTRACT EQUIVALENT TO PYRETHRINS (Active Ingredient) | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OCTOXYNOL-9, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | PERMETHRIN, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | OCTOXYNOL-9, PERMETHRIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | OCTOXYNOL-9 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | PERMETHRIN, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| Limited evidence of wildlife and the environment disruption | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, OCTOXYNOL-9 | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | PERMETHRIN |
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 immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | PERMETHRIN |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | OCTOXYNOL-9 | |
| 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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PERMETHRIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | OCTOXYNOL-9 |
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 | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | OCTOXYNOL-9 |
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 | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | OCTOXYNOL-9 | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PERMETHRIN |
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 | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PERMETHRIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as irritant | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OCTOXYNOL-9 |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | OCTOXYNOL-9 | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TANACETUM COCCINEUM (PYRETHRUM) EXTRACT, PERMETHRIN | |
| 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 | OCTOXYNOL-9 |
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 | PERMETHRIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
| Single case study detailing occupational hazards | PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | PERMETHRIN, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE |
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