Bausch & Lomb Soothing Eye Wash (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BAUSCH & LOMB SOOTHING EYE WASH (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Bausch & Lomb by Bausch & Lomb

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

48%

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

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS BORIC ACID, PURIFIED WATER, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE INGREDIENTS HYDROCHLORIC ACID MAY BE USED TO ADJUST PH, SODIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE USED TO ADJUST PH, EDETATE DISODIUM PRESERVATIVE ADDED: 0.025%, SORBIC ACID PRESERVATIVE ADDED: 0.1%

Directions from packaging: + Convenient bottle tip permits use with or without cup. + Flush the affected eye-s as needed. + Control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle. + When using eye cup: + rinse the cup with Bausch & Lomb Eye Wash immediately before each use + avoid contamination of the rim and inside surfaces of the cup + fill the cup half full with Bausch & Lomb Eye Wash Solution and apply the cup to the affected eye-s, pressing tightly to prevent spillage + tilt the head backward. Open eyelids wide and rotate eyeball to thoroughly wash the eye + rinse cup with clean water after each use + replace cap after use + Store at 15-30 degrees C - 59-86 degrees F. + Keep tightly closed.

Warnings from packaging: + Do not use: + if you have open wounds in or near the eyes, and get medical help right away + if solution changes color or becomes cloudy + When using this product: + remove contact lenses before using + do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination + replace cap after use + Stop use and ask a doctor if: + you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye + condition worsens or persists + Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. + Do not use if Bausch & Lomb neckband on bottle is broken or missing.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BORIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	9	65%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
SODIUM BORATE (Active Ingredient)	6	51%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROCHLORIC ACID	2	65%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SODIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient)	0	0%	innocuous
WATER (PURIFIED)	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		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDROCHLORIC ACID

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		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID

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 BORATE, BORIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		BORIC ACID

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 low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM BORATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 BORATE, DISODIUM EDTA
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BORIC ACID

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 sense organ toxicity		HYDROCHLORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BORATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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		HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Prohibited for use in food		SODIUM BORATE

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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM BORATE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BORIC ACID

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 very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BORIC ACID, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE

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		HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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		DISODIUM EDTA

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)
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		HYDROCHLORIC ACID