Mill Creek Biotene H-24 Shampoo-Dandruff (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MILL CREEK BIOTENE H-24 SHAMPOO-DANDRUFF (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Mill Creek by U.S. International Trading Corporation

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

75%

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 does not test on animals.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: COAL TAR, DEIONIZED WATER, SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDE DEA, DISODIUM UNDECYLENAMIDO MEA SULFOSUCCINATE, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ALLANTOIN, BIOTIN, PANTHENOL (PROVITAMIN B5), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), HYDROLYZED KERATIN, CYSTEINE HCI, HYDROLYZED RNA, HYDROLYZED DNA, ALOE VERA GEL, COMFREY EXTRACT, JUNIPER EXTRACT, NETTLE EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CORN OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE. PH BALANCED.

Directions from packaging: Apply one capful to wet hair and gently massage. Rinse. For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes - if this happens, rinse thoroughly with water. If condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed, consult a doctor. Keep this and all medications out of reach from children. Use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COAL TAR	10	57%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (BENZO[A]PYRENE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CHOLECALCIFEROL	4	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
BIOTIN	2	82%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL	2	79%	Neurotoxicity
HYDROLYZED KERATIN	2	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT	2	75%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT	1	95%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	0	88%	none identified
SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	none identified
CYSTEINE HCL CYSTEINE HCI	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED RNA	0	100%	none identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED DNA	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
DISODIUM UNDECYLENAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
WATER (DEIONIZED)	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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE, COCAMIDE DEA
Known human carcinogen		COAL TAR

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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		BIOTIN, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		CHOLECALCIFEROL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, COCAMIDE DEA, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, RETINYL PALMITATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		COAL TAR
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		COAL TAR, COAL TAR, METHYLPARABEN

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		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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 low doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CHOLECALCIFEROL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BIOTIN

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 LAURYL SULFATE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		COAL TAR
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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 suspected to be bioaccumulative		COAL TAR
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL
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, CITRIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, BIOTIN
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT
Known human respiratory toxicant		COAL TAR, METHYLPARABEN

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	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin	CHOLECALCIFEROL
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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CYSTEINE HCL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE DEA, BIOTIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COAL TAR

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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, COAL TAR, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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		SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE
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		RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, COAL TAR
Insufficient data to determine safety		COAL TAR, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, BIOTIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDROLYZED DNA, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED RNA, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM UNDECYLENAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE, CYSTEINE HCL, CITRIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, ALLANTOIN

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 very low doses		CHOLECALCIFEROL
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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID