Clairol Condition Clairol Conditioner-Rainwater Tea Tree Oil (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLAIROL CONDITION CLAIROL CONDITIONER-RAINWATER TEA TREE OIL (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Clairol by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

85%

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 conducts animal tests.

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

Ingredients from packaging: WATER EXTRACT OF MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE OIL), STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, SAFFLOWER OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, EXTRACTS OF COMFREY, GOLDENSEAL, ARNICA, BALM MINT, SOAP BARK, CHAMOMILE, NETTLES, ROSEMARY, HOPS AND WATERCRESS, PANTHENOL, NATURAL FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA.

Directions from packaging: Shampoo with Nature's Gate Tea Tree Oil Shampoo. After rinsing thoroughly, apply conditioner and massage into scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if desired.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)	2	89%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK)	0	90%	none identified
ARNICA MONTANA	2	90%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GOLDENSEAL	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT EXTRACTS OF COMFREY	1	95%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE	1	85%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL	1	84%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
BALM MINT	0	100%	none identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) NETTLES	0	100%	none identified
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) EXTRACT EXTRACT OF MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE OIL)	0	100%	none identified
ROSEMARY	0	100%	none identified
WATERCRESS	0	100%	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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYSORBATE-60, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		POLYSORBATE-60
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		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		GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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 immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ARNICA MONTANA
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CETYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-60
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		GOLDENSEAL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT

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		GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-60, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS), ROSEMARY, CETYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL

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		CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, STEARALKONIUM 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)
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		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE-60, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), BALM MINT, GLYCERIN, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK), URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE), SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT
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		CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)
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		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ROSEMARY, WATERCRESS
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) EXTRACT, GOLDENSEAL, ARNICA MONTANA

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		GLYCERIN

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		GLYCERIN