Citrus Magic Citrus II Instant Hand Sanitizing Lotion (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CITRUS MAGIC CITRUS II INSTANT HAND SANITIZING LOTION (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Citrus Magic by Beaumont Products, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

75%

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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ETHYL ALCOHOL 62%, PLUS WATER, EMOLLIENTS, THICKENER, AND CITRUS OILS

Directions from packaging: Apply lotion liberally to hands and spread thoroughly. Allow to dry without wiping or rinsing. Do not use near open flames.

Warnings from packaging: Precautions: Eye Irritant. Use only as instructed. For external use only. Keep out of eyes, in case of eye contact immediately flush eye with water, contact physician. If swallowed, contact physician. Flammable: Keep away from flame. Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children..

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ETHANOL ETHYL ALCOHOL (Active Ingredient)	5	74%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CITRUS OIL	4	100%	Miscellaneous
UNSPECIFIED THICKENER	4	100%	Miscellaneous
UNSPECIFIED EMOLLIENTS	4	100%	Miscellaneous
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)
Cancer - limited evidence		ETHANOL

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ETHANOL

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)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		ETHANOL

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		ETHANOL
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		UNSPECIFIED EMOLLIENTS, UNSPECIFIED THICKENER, CITRUS OIL

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		ETHANOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ETHANOL

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		ETHANOL

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		UNSPECIFIED THICKENER, ETHANOL, CITRUS OIL, UNSPECIFIED EMOLLIENTS

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 high doses		ETHANOL

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		ETHANOL