ReNu MultiPlus Lubricating & Rewetting Drops (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

RENU MULTIPLUS LUBRICATING & REWETTING DROPS (2006 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

60%

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: INGREDIENTS STERILE SOLUTION, ISOTONIC SOLUTION, POVIDONE, BORIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, EDETATE DISODIUM PRESERVED WITH - 0.1%, SORBIC ACID PRESERVED WITH - 0.1%

Directions from packaging: + During wear, put two or three drops on contact lens whenever needed. Blink several times. + If the lens still does not feel comfortable, add another drop. + If discomfort persists, immediately remove lens and contact your eye care professional. + See inside of carton for complete information on indications - uses - and actions.

Warnings from packaging: + Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. + Store solution at room temperature. + Use before expiration date marked on the carton and bottle. + Keep out of the reach of children. + If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product, do not use. + See inside of carton for important safety information. + Do not use if Bausch & Lomb neckband on bottle is broken or missing.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BORIC ACID	9	65%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
SODIUM BORATE	6	51%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
SORBIC ACID	3	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM PRESERVED	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PVP POVIDONE	1	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOTONIC SOLUTION	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
WATER INGREDIENTS STERILE SOLUTION	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		SODIUM BORATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BORIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		PVP

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		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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		BORIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		BORIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM BORATE

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		SODIUM BORATE
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 low doses		POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

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, PVP, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SORBIC 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)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PVP
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		SORBIC 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, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, BORIC ACID

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)
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		SORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PVP, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BORIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE

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

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		PVP, SORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ISOTONIC SOLUTION

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		SODIUM BORATE, BORIC ACID