Natrapel DEET-Free Insect Repellent for Children & Adults (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NATRAPEL DEET-FREE INSECT REPELLENT FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Natrapel by Tender Corporation

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

72%

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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CITRONELLA (10 %) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, VANILLIN, LAURYL SULFATE, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID

Directions from packaging: Please use this product in a manner consistent with its labeling. Read all directions before using this product. Apply to exposed skin every 2-3 hours or more often as needed. For added protection, apply to clothing. May be used on natural and synthetic fabric or materials. Store in original container in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Avoid excessive heat.

Warnings from packaging: May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. keep out of reach of children and pets. First Aid: In case of eye contact, wash eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. may cause skin reactions in rare cases. If so, wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Do not reuse empty container. Wrap container and put in trash collection. Makers of After Bite - America's favorite insect bite treatment.

user reviews & comments

katesmom

"Smelled decent. But it did not keep any mosquitos off my 18mth old daughter or her dad and I. Would not buy again, maybe it'd work for you though. ..."

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VANILLIN	2	82%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
CITRONELLA (Active Ingredient)	0	100%	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		VANILLIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE

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		VANILLIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID

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		POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		VANILLIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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 animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VANILLIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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		CITRIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VANILLIN
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		POTASSIUM SORBATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XANTHAN GUM, CITRONELLA, CITRIC ACID

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		CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE