Almay Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fragrance Free (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ALMAY SOLID ANTIPERSPIRANT & DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE FREE (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Almay by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

83%

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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX 20% GLY INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CYCLOMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, TALC, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PEG-20, POLYETHELENE

Directions from packaging: Remove cap. Turn dial to raise stick slightly. Smooth on underarm area. Replace cap tightly.

Warnings from packaging: Do not apply to broken skin. If rash or irritation develops, discontinue use. Keep away from the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
POLYETHYLENE POLYETHELENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-20	5	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX (Active Ingredient)	1	91%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	none identified
OCTYLDODECANOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	0	93%	none identified

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		STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PEG-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYETHYLENE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PEG-20

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		PEG-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE

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, POLYETHYLENE

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)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PEG-20, TALC
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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CYCLOMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity		ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		PEG-20
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE

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
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PEG-20, TALC

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		TALC, PEG-20
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE, OCTYLDODECANOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
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		STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-25 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, TALC, PEG-20
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		CYCLOMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, OCTYLDODECANOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX

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		TALC

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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE