Philip B. Anti-Flake Relief Shampoo (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PHILIP B. ANTI-FLAKE RELIEF SHAMPOO (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Philip B. by Phillip B

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

81%

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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 1% PURE ZINC OMADINE, .525% PURE COALTAR INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: DEIONIZED WATER, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE DEA, LAURAMIDE OXIDE, PALM KERNELAMIDE DEA, DIMETHICONE, LAURETH 4, LAURETH 23, PURE PLANT EXTRACTS OF CRANE'S BILL, NETTLE, BURDOCK, CALENDULA, CHAMOMILE, SAGE, JUNIPER BERRY, ALOE VERA, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, AMODIMETHICONE, TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, NONOXYNOL 10, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, TEA TREE OIL, ALLANTOIN, DL PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B5), NATURAL FRAGRANCE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, LESS THAN 1% METHYLPARABEN (PRESERVATIVE), METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (PRESERVATIVE), METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (PRESERVATIVE)

Directions from packaging: Shake well. Use as a daily treatment shampoo for relief from oily or dry, flaky scalp. Apply a small amount of PHILIP B® Anti-Flake Relief Shampoo to hands and gently massage onto wet scalp. Leave shampoo on scalp for 2-3 minutes or longer. Gently drag lather through to the ends of hair and rinse well. You will see and feel the results immediately.

Warnings from packaging: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, DISCONTINUE USE. KEEP OUT OF EYE AREA. KEEP OUT OF OF CHILDREN'S REACH. CRUELTY FREE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE, PLEASE RECYCLE.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COAL TAR (Active Ingredient)	10	57%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (BENZO[A]PYRENE)
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURETH-23	5	83%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
NONOXYNOL-10	5	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE	4	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC PYRITHIONE PURE ZINC OMADINE (Active Ingredient)	5	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURETH-4	3	96%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
LAURAMINE OXIDE LAURAMIDE OXIDE	2	72%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL TEA TREE OIL	1	93%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	1	93%	none identified
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE)	1	91%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK)	0	100%	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER	0	100%	none identified
GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PALM KERNELAMIDE DEA	0	100%	none identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE)	0	100%	none identified
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) JUNIPER BERRY	0	100%	none identified
AMODIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	none identified
WATER (DEIONIZED)	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		TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), LAURETH-23, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		NONOXYNOL-10
Cancer - limited evidence		COCAMIDE DEA
Known human carcinogen		COAL TAR

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE

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 BROMIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LAURAMINE OXIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDE DEA
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		COAL TAR
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		COAL TAR, COAL TAR, 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 moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, NONOXYNOL-10, ZINC PYRITHIONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		LAURETH-23, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), LAURAMINE OXIDE

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, COAL TAR
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE DEA

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		COAL TAR
Not suspected to be persistent		LAURETH-23
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC PYRITHIONE, NONOXYNOL-10

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)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		COCAMIDE DEA, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), PANTHENOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TETRASODIUM EDTA, NONOXYNOL-10, LAURAMINE OXIDE, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, ZINC PYRITHIONE, LAURETH-23
Known human respiratory toxicant		COAL TAR, METHYLPARABEN

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		JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER), TETRASODIUM EDTA, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), METHYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LAURETH-23, DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDE DEA, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		ZINC PYRITHIONE, COAL TAR, LAURETH-23

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 low doses		METHYLPARABEN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), COAL TAR
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LAURAMINE OXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	LAURETH-23, LAURETH-4, AMMONIUM LAURETH 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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		COAL TAR
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		LAURETH-23, LAURETH-4, 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		POLYQUATERNIUM-10, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		NONOXYNOL-10
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		COAL TAR
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		PANTHENOL, NONOXYNOL-10, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-23, LAURETH-4, DIMETHICONE, AMODIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ALLANTOIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER, GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PALM KERNELAMIDE DEA, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE), ZINC PYRITHIONE, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER)
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		AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		LAURETH-23
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NONOXYNOL-10