Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray, Mild Mint || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

OASIS MOISTURIZING MOUTH SPRAY, MILD MINT

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

71%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Glycerin (35%) (prediluted) (Oral Demulcent)Inactive Ingredients: Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Copovidone, Flavor, Methylparaben, PEG 60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin, Water, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol

Directions from packaging: Use as required up to a maximum of 30 times or 60 sprays a day. Adults and children 2 years and older: Hold bottle upright, spray 1-2 times into the affected areas of your mouth, do not rinse out. Children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor. Store below 30° C (86°F) Do not refrigerate. Do not use if tamper-evident tab on carton, printed "Sealed for Your Protection", is broken or missing.

Warnings from packaging: WarningsKeep out of reach of children. If an excessive amount of product is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Sore throat warning: severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore throat does not improve in 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COPOVIDONE	8	62%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	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		SODIUM SACCHARIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity		COPOVIDONE

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		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM BENZOATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		COPOVIDONE, METHYLPARABEN

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 very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, XYLITOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		COPOVIDONE

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN

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 skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		XYLITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BENZOATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Known human respiratory toxicant		COPOVIDONE, METHYLPARABEN

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		COPOVIDONE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FLAVOR

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		XANTHAN GUM, XYLITOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COPOVIDONE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		COPOVIDONE

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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)
Classified as irritant		COPOVIDONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE

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 unknown for products that may be inhaled	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM BENZOATE
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		PROPYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		COPOVIDONE
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		METHYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XYLITOL, FLAVOR, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM SACCHARIN, GLYCERIN, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

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 low doses		COPOVIDONE

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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		XYLITOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN