COPPERTONE KIDS SUNSCREEN LOTION, SPF 70+
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Coppertone by Schering-Plough
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sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGHEST | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| HIGH | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
Active ingredient UV |
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (3%) |
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| HOMOSALATE (15%) |
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| OCTISALATE (5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (10%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (6%) |
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidene-Malonate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Cellulose Gum, Butylated PVP, Disodium EDTA
Directions from packaging: Adults and children 6 months of age and older - Apply evenly and liberally to all exposed areas before sun exposure. Ensure complete coverage. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, perspiring, or vigorous activity. Children under 3 years of age - Should use sunscreen products with a minimum SPF of 15. Children under 6 months of age - Ask a doctor. Other Information May stain some fabrics Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away,
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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 |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 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) |
| CHLORPHENESIN | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 1-DODECANOL LAURYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | 1 | 84% | Occupational hazards |
| MYRISTYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CELLULOSE GUM | 1 | 80% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PALMITIC ACID | 1 | 76% | Neurotoxicity |
| BUTYLATED PVP | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 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 | MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM, 1-DODECANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC 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 high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LECITHIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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), CHLORPHENESIN, OCTISALATE, CHLORPHENESIN, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CHLORPHENESIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | PALMITIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | HOMOSALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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) |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTISALATE | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
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 persistent | MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, 1-DODECANOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE |
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 | MYRISTYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, OCTOCRYLENE, STEARIC ACID | |
| 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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTISALATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, 1-DODECANOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PALMITIC ACID, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | 1-DODECANOL |
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 | MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, 1-DODECANOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTOCRYLENE |
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 | STEARIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PALMITIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | 1-DODECANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE 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 | SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTISALATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, HOMOSALATE, CHLORPHENESIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYLATED PVP, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), 1-DODECANOL |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE |
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 | CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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