Cepacol Antebacterial Mouthwash (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CEPACOL ANTEBACTERIAL MOUTHWASH (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Cepacol by Combe Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

73%

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

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER; ALCOHOL DENAT. 14.5%; GLYCERIN; CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (CEEPRYN) 0.05%; SODIUM GLUCONATE; SODIUM SACCHARIN; POLOXAMER 407; GLUCONOLACTONE; FLAVOR; FD&C GREEN NO. 3; D&C YELLOW NO. 10.

Directions from packaging: TO OPEN SAFETY CAP: Remove printed seal. Squeeze both raised finger pads to continue to squeeze while turning. TO CLOSE: Turn cap until it locks completely. Rinse or gargle full strength before or after brushing or as directed by physician or dentist.

Warnings from packaging: In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Do not use in children under 6 years of age. Children over 6 should be supervised when using Cepacol. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ALCOHOL DENATURED	5	71%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
POLOXAMER 407	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C GREEN 3 FD&C GREEN NO. 3	1	73%	none identified
D&C YELLOW 10 D&C YELLOW NO. 10	1	73%	none identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLUCONOLACTONE	1	93%	none identified
SODIUM GLUCONATE	1	89%	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		GLUCONOLACTONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM SACCHARIN, GLYCERIN
Cancer - limited evidence		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C GREEN 3

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

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		POLOXAMER 407
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN

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		ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN

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		POLOXAMER 407, ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM GLUCONATE, D&C YELLOW 10
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		POLOXAMER 407
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		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		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FLAVOR

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		POLOXAMER 407, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM GLUCONATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, FD&C GREEN 3, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALCOHOL DENATURED

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		POLOXAMER 407
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ALCOHOL DENATURED

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		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, ALCOHOL DENATURED

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		POLOXAMER 407
Insufficient data to determine safety		ALCOHOL DENATURED
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLOXAMER 407
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM SACCHARIN, FLAVOR
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		POLOXAMER 407
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM GLUCONATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

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 high doses		ALCOHOL DENATURED
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		ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN