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AUSSIE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER, HAIR INSURANCE

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Aussie by Procter & Gamble

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, 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, Biochemical or cellular level changes


Ingredients from packaging: WATER, AMODIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, TEA TREE OIL (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACIN, SIMETHICONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT, SOYETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, FRAGRANCE, BENZOPHENONE-4, TRIDECETH-12, TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN

Directions from packaging: After shampooing, towel dry hair. Spray evenly to condition & detangle, and comb through. Do not rinse out. Style as usual.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
DMDM HYDANTOIN761%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
METHYLPARABEN865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA180%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FOLIC ACID479%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID472%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
(Active Ingredient)
369%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PYRIDOXINE HCL379%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
BIOTIN282%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE282%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT281%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SOYAETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE
SOYETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE
094%none identified
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
TEA TREE OIL (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA)
193%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
TRIDECETH-12188%none identified
NIACIN185%none identified
POLYSORBATE-20181%none identified
LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE0100%none identified
SIMETHICONE0100%none identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%none identified
WATER00%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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FOLIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - limited evidence   RETINYL PALMITATE

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   POLYSORBATE-20, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE, BIOTIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   PYRIDOXINE HCL, FOLIC ACID

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   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   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 high doses   RETINYL PALMITATE, NIACIN, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BIOTIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID
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)
Associated with endocrine disruption   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses   FOLIC ACID

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 any toxicity   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), METHYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Known human immune system toxicant   FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN

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   SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TRIDECETH-12, POLYSORBATE-20, PANTHENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   PYRIDOXINE HCL, TETRASODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BIOTIN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, FOLIC ACID
Known human any toxicant   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)
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   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, RETINYL PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, NIACIN, METHYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, FOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, BIOTIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   PANTHENOL

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   TRIDECETH-12, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), DMDM HYDANTOIN

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   AMODIMETHICONE
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   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), RETINYL PALMITATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PANTHENOL, NIACIN, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BIOTIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), AMODIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   TRIDECETH-12, SOYAETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE, SIMETHICONE, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, FOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID

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   TETRASODIUM EDTA

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   NIACIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, FOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   PYRIDOXINE HCL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   RETINYL PALMITATE
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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