Comodynes Make Up Remover Towels for Face & Eyes (Original (All Skin Types)) (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

COMODYNES MAKE UP REMOVER TOWELS FOR FACE & EYES (ORIGINAL (ALL SKIN TYPES)) (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Comodynes by Zephyr Pacific Distributors, Ltd.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

74%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: AQUA (WATER), PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE/LAURETH-23/LAURETH-2/SALICYLIC ACID, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PPG-20 METHYLGLUCOSE ETHER, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SORBIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

Directions from packaging: Reseal the pack after each use.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. As with all facial cleansers, if product gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep away from children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE	5	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM METHYLPARABEN	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE	8	60%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SORBIC ACID	3	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE	2	78%	Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM COCETH SULFATE	0	100%	none identified
DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE	0	94%	none identified
PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER	0	94%	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE

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		SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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		PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE

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 DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		SODIUM 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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SORBIC ACID, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
Known human any toxicant		SODIUM 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		GLYCERIN, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SORBIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		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		SORBIC ACID
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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		SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

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
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, 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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN