Dr. Wieder's Original Tung-Gel, Fresh Mint (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DR. WIEDER'S ORIGINAL TUNG-GEL, FRESH MINT (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Dr. Wieder's by Peak Enterprises, Inc.

SCORE

moderate 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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: SORBITOL, XYLITOL, HYDRATED SILICA, WATER, PEG-12, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM SACCHARIN, ZYLAN (ZINC CHLORIDE), FD&C BLUE 1

Directions from packaging: Twist off cap and remove foil seal. Do not use if seal is missing or broken. For best results, place a small amount of gel on Dr. Wieder's Original Tung-Brush®. Extend tongue and gently brush from the back of the tongue forward to the tip (for approx. 10 seconds). Brush your tongue each time you brush your teeth, and whenever you want to freshen your breath. Avoid swallowing. In case of accidental ingestion beyond normal use quantities, consult a physician.

Warnings from packaging: Not intended for use by children under age ten

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PEG-12	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ZINC CHLORIDE	5	67%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR FLAVORS (NATURAL)	4	100%	Miscellaneous
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
HYDRATED SILICA	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses		ZINC CHLORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDRATED SILICA, FD&C BLUE 1

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		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		ZINC CHLORIDE

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, PEG-12

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		XYLITOL, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ZINC CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN

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, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ZINC CHLORIDE

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 immune system toxicity		ZINC CHLORIDE

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 persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		HYDRATED SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC CHLORIDE

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, CELLULOSE GUM
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
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-12
Classified as toxic or harmful	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips	ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN

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
Occupational hazards related to handling		ZINC CHLORIDE

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
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC CHLORIDE

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		ZINC CHLORIDE, 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)
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		CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDRATED SILICA, ZINC CHLORIDE, XYLITOL, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, PEG-12, GLYCERIN

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		ZINC CHLORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, XYLITOL