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BIENELLA, LLC BUG REPELLENT (OLD FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/13/09 brand: BienElla, LLC by BienElla, LLC

SCORE

1

low hazard (out of 10)

 

96%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance, but has not met all requirements: they have not yet fully listed all ingredients on product labels.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.


alternate formulation

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:
noCancer
noDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
noViolations, restrictions & warnings
noAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Endocrine disruption, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns


Ingredients from packaging: Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Neem Oil; Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon Tea Tree, Geranium, Eucalyuptus, Lavender, Catnip, Citronella, Lemongrass, Tea Tree and Cedarwood Essential Oils.

Directions from packaging: Shake well before using. Apply to skin as needed. Children under 6 months, consult a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. If swallowed get medical attention immediately of call Poison Control Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor, Do not use if pregnant or susceptible to seizures.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL275%Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL197%Endocrine disruption
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL196%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
CYMBOPOGON NARDUS (CITRONELLA) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII (LEMON TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) OIL0100%none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
PELARGONIUM CAPITATUM (GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
NEPETA CATARIA (CATNIP) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified


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   GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL

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   MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL

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) ESSENTIAL OIL

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)   COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL

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