Neutrogena T-Gel Therapeutic Hair Conditioner || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NEUTROGENA T-GEL THERAPEUTIC HAIR CONDITIONER

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Neutrogena by Johnson & Johnson

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

84%

data gap

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66% of conditioners have lower concerns
73% of dandruff/scalp treatments have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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, 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: Active Ingredients:Salicylic Acid (2%). Inactive Ingredients:Water (Purified), PPG 14 Butyl Ether, Glycerin, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycol Stearate, Ceteth 2, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG 1 Trideceth 6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth 20, Linoleamidopropyl PG Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.

Directions from packaging: For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a physician. After shampooing with T/Gel Shampoo, apply T/Gel Conditioner Evenly through the hair and massage into scalp. Wait several minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Dry hair normally, comb, brush and style as desired.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of the product as directed, consult a physician. If condition covers a large portion of the body, consult your physician before using this product. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison control Center immediately.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
CETETH-2	3	99%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYQUATERNIUM-37	0	94%	none identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE	0	90%	Enhanced skin absorption
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE	1	87%	none identified
PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER	1	71%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONOL	0	100%	none identified
DIPALMITOYLETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE	0	100%	none identified
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6	0	100%	none identified
TRIMETHYLSILYLAMODIMETHICONE	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		GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID

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 moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		CETEARETH-20, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, SALICYLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC 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 low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CETEARETH-20, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
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)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN

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)
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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE

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 kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCOL STEARATE, CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE

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

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		SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCERIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		CETYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL

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		SALICYLIC ACID, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, CETETH-2, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
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		CETETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIMETHYLSILYLAMODIMETHICONE
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		CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIPALMITOYLETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE, DIMETHICONOL

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

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		CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN