Alfred Dunhill Dunhill Deodorant (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ALFRED DUNHILL DUNHILL DEODORANT (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Alfred Dunhill by Alfred Dunhill

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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: WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM STEARATE, SORBETH-30, ALCOHOL, SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLORHYDROXY LACTATE, FRAGRANCE, PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL CINNAMAL, FARNESOL, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, TRICLOSAN, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, SODIUM THIASULFATE, BHT, METHYL LACTATECITRAL, COUMARIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, AMYL CINNAMAL, GERANOIL, RED NO. 4, YELLOW NO. 5, BLUE NO. 1.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL	5	62%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL GERANOIL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRAL	6	57%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHANOL ALCOHOL	5	74%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDROXY LACTATE SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLORHYDROXY LACTATE	3	89%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
FD&C RED 4 RED NO. 4	1	73%	none identified
METHYL LACTATE	4	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW NO. 5	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FARNESOL	3	75%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE NO. 1	1	83%	none identified
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM THIOSULFATE SODIUM THIASULFATE	1	86%	none identified
SODIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE	1	75%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL CINNAMAL	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN	0	100%	none identified
SORBETH-30	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 on microorganisms show positive mutation results		FARNESOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CITRAL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRICLOSAN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM THIOSULFATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FD&C YELLOW 5
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		METHYL LACTATE
Cancer - limited evidence		ETHANOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C RED 4, FD&C BLUE 1, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BHT

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		TRICLOSAN, FD&C YELLOW 5, COUMARIN, CITRAL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDROXY LACTATE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ETHANOL

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		PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, METHYL LACTATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, CITRAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LIMONENE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		METHYL LACTATE

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM THIOSULFATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, CITRAL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL, GERANIOL, FARNESOL, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDROXY LACTATE

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 endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT

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)
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, FARNESOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRAL, BHT, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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		ETHANOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRICLOSAN

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)		FARNESOL, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM STEARATE, CITRAL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL, ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		TRICLOSAN, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, BHT
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN

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		METHYL LACTATE, ETHANOL, LIMONENE
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
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		SODIUM THIOSULFATE, LINALOOL, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL, SODIUM STEARATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, FARNESOL, ETHANOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ETHANOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ETHANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TRICLOSAN, LIMONENE

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
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ETHANOL, BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, GERANIOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant		TRICLOSAN, METHYL LACTATE, LIMONENE, CITRAL

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 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		SODIUM STEARATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
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		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRICLOSAN, SORBETH-30, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDROXY LACTATE, PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, FARNESOL, ETHYLHEXYL CINNAMAL, ETHANOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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 low doses		BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM 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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		FARNESOL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, CITRAL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT