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BANANA BOAT BABY MAGIC SUNBLOCK SPRAY, SPF 48 (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products

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This company conducts animal tests.


Sunscreens: What's Safe & What Works

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0UVB hazard/exposure score
6UVA hazard/exposure score
0sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
HOMOSALATE (10%) 
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%) 
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (6%) 
OCTISALATE (5%) 
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (2.14%) 

Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.


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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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


Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HOMOSALATE (10.0% - SUNSCREEN), OCTINOXATE (7.5% - SUNSCREEN), OXYBENZONE (6.0% - SUNSCREEN), OCTISALATE (5.0% - SUNSCREEN), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (2.14% - SUNSCREEN) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ADIPIC ACID/DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ALUMINA, ALUMINUM STEARATE, BUTYLPARABEN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, DI-C12-15 ALKYL FUMARATE, DICAPRYL MALEATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, PEG-4, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, WATER

Directions from packaging: Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (SUNSCREEN)
(Active Ingredient)
1087%Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
OXYBENZONE (SUNSCREEN)
(Active Ingredient)
955%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE873%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
OCTINOXATE (SUNSCREEN)
(Active Ingredient)
865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-4774%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ALUMINA685%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
BUTYLPARABEN679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE665%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ALUMINUM STEARATE583%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE488%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HOMOSALATE
(Active Ingredient)
474%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)
368%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
TOCOPHEROL287%Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
CETYL PHOSPHATE094%none identified
DICAPRYLYL MALEATE
DICAPRYL MALEATE
189%none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
172%none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
DI-C12-15 ALKYL FUMARATE0100%none identified
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%none identified
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE099%none identified
ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER094%none identified
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID094%none identified
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER094%none identified
WATER00%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, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   ALUMINA
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Cancer - limited evidence   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA

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   ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM STEARATE, ALUMINA

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-4, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, HOMOSALATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin PEG-4, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   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, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   METHYLPARABEN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ALUMINUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ALUMINA

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   TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   HOMOSALATE
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Known human immune system toxicant   TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALUMINA
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   DICAPRYLYL MALEATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTISALATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-4, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM STEARATE, ALUMINA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
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 respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant   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

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-4, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ALUMINUM STEARATE, BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   ALUMINUM STEARATE

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   ALUMINA
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   PROPYLPARABEN
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   GLYCERIN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Classified as irritant   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   SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ALUMINUM STEARATE
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   TOCOPHEROL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, PEG-4
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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   SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, ALUMINUM STEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, OCTISALATE, HOMOSALATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, DI-C12-15 ALKYL FUMARATE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALUMINA, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER

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, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALUMINA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   ALUMINUM STEARATE

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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE
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, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   GLYCERIN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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