Adidas Deodorant Clear Stick, Dynamic Pulse || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ADIDAS DEODORANT CLEAR STICK, DYNAMIC PULSE

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Adidas by Coty, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

75%

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, 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: Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Aqua/Water, Isosteareth 20, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Palmitate, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Arachidate, Steareth 2, Sodium Behenate, Triclosan, Sodium Myristate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Coumarin, Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Ext D&C Violet 2, FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Directions from packaging: Turn dial to raise product. Apply to underarms.

Warnings from packaging: WarningsDo not apply to broken skin. If a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2	5	73%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM MYRISTATE	2	92%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM PALMITATE	2	92%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM LAURATE	2	87%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
ISOSTEARETH-20	0	94%	none identified
STEARETH-2	1	88%	none identified
SODIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BEHENATE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM ARACHIDATE	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRICLOSAN, LINALOOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURATE, SODIUM MYRISTATE, SODIUM PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1, LIMONENE, COUMARIN

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		TRICLOSAN, COUMARIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, LIMONENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN

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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		HEXYL CINNAMAL, FD&C BLUE 1, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		COUMARIN
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		BENZYL BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN

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 skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN

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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRICLOSAN

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARETH-2, SODIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		TRICLOSAN, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIMONENE
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		SODIUM STEARATE, SODIUM PALMITATE, SODIUM MYRISTATE, SODIUM LAURATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FD&C BLUE 1, LIMONENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM PALMITATE, SODIUM MYRISTATE, SODIUM LAURATE

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		TRICLOSAN
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE

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 very low doses		SODIUM LAURATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL
Classified as irritant		TRICLOSAN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		HEXYL CINNAMAL
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE

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		STEARETH-2
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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM STEARATE, STEARETH-2
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		SODIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM ARACHIDATE, ISOSTEARETH-20, TRICLOSAN, SODIUM PALMITATE, SODIUM MYRISTATE, SODIUM LAURATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BEHENATE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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 BENZOATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		SODIUM STEARATE
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL