Back to Basics Green Tea Firm Hold Gel, Green Tea (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BACK TO BASICS GREEN TEA FIRM HOLD GEL, GREEN TEA (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Back to Basics by Graham Webb International

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

78%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), PVP/VA COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, SORIBITOL, CARBOMER, PVP/DIMETHICONYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER, POLYSORBATE 20, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, BENZOPHENONE-4, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), GREEN 5 (CI 61570)

Directions from packaging: Apply from scalp to ends for firm styling support when sculpting or molding wet or dry hair.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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
D&C GREEN 5	1	91%	none identified
VP/ VA COPOLYMER	1	89%	none identified
SORBITOL SORIBITOL	1	88%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT	0	100%	none identified
PVP/ DIMETHICONYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, FD&C YELLOW 5, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		FD&C YELLOW 5, POLYSORBATE-20
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT

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 skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VP/ VA COPOLYMER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, SORBITOL, PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C GREEN 5
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
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, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5

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		FRAGRANCE

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		POLYSORBATE-20, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		POLYSORBATE-20, D&C GREEN 5, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		TETRASODIUM EDTA, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PANTHENOL, CARBOMER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VP/ VA COPOLYMER, SORBITOL, PVP/ DIMETHICONYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER, FRAGRANCE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT

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 moderate doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		D&C GREEN 5, PROPYLENE GLYCOL