VASELINE 100% PURE PETROLEUM JELLY (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Vaseline by Unilever
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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: Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS WHITE PETROLATUM USP 100%
Directions from packaging: + Apply as needed.
Warnings from packaging: + For external use only. + When using this product do not get into eyes. + See a doctor if condition lasts more than 7 days. + Do not use on: + deep or puncture wounds + animal bites + serious burns + Keep out of reach of children. + If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
user reviews & comments
| BlondPhD | "The discrepancy may be attributed to a scoring difference between the hazard ratings and the ingredient ratings. The hazard ratings may be based on h ..." | Read more. | ||
| anonymous 52366 | "The purpose of this website, I believe, is to inform the public about the safety/danger of products. Is vaseline really safe to use? Some studies ha ..." | Read more. | ||
| anonymous 9773 | "Why is the product hazard score 0 when the only ingredient it contains is scored a 2? ..." | Read more. | ||
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| WHITE PETROLATUM (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
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 | WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| High human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | WHITE PETROLATUM |
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 | WHITE PETROLATUM |
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