Breath Rx Anti-Bacterial Breath Spray, Clean Mint || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BREATH RX ANTI-BACTERIAL BREATH SPRAY, CLEAN MINT

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Breath Remedy by U.S. DenTek Corporation

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

74%

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

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Cetylpyridinium (Anti-Bacterial), Chloride (0.075%) (Mouth Rinse)Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, FD&C Blue 1, Flavor (Mint, Thymol & Eucalyptus Oil), Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Poloxamer 407, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol, Water, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate

Directions from packaging: Adults and children 12 years and older: Spritz twice in the mouth. Instruct children under age 12 in good rinsing habits. Children under age 6: consult a dentist or doctor.

Warnings from packaging: WarningsIf you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not administer to children under age six. Supervise use for children between ages six and twelve.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BASIC VIOLET 3 CHLORIDE (0.075%) (MOUTH RINSE)	8	61%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR FLAVOR (MINT	4	100%	Miscellaneous
POLOXAMER 407	4	82%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ZINC GLUCONATE	3	78%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE CETYLPYRIDINIUM (ANTI-BACTERIAL)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN
Possible human carcinogen		BASIC VIOLET 3
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		ZINC GLUCONATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		BASIC VIOLET 3

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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		BASIC VIOLET 3, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		BASIC VIOLET 3

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		POLOXAMER 407, XYLITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1
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 low doses		BASIC VIOLET 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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC GLUCONATE
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLOXAMER 407
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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		POLOXAMER 407
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC GLUCONATE

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITOL, XYLITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN
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)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		BASIC VIOLET 3
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		POLOXAMER 407
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		ZINC GLUCONATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR

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		POLOXAMER 407
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		BASIC VIOLET 3

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 skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Classified as irritant		BASIC VIOLET 3

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)
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		POLOXAMER 407
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		POLOXAMER 407, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLOXAMER 407
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BASIC VIOLET 3, ZINC GLUCONATE, XYLITOL, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, CITRIC ACID, 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 low doses		BASIC VIOLET 3

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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, XYLITOL