BANANA BOAT ULTRAMOIST DARK TANNING LOTION, SPF 4 (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| 10 | UVB hazard/exposure score |
| 9 | UVA hazard/exposure score |
| 0 | sunscreen 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 |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (2.5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (1.5%) |
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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 |
Note from EWG: This product provides limited protection from the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. Health officials recommend using sunscreens with an SPF protection factor of at least 15. (browse sunscreens spf 15 and above)
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OCTINOXATE 2.5%, OCTISALATE 1.5%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, PEG-7 METHYL ETHER, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL, DIMETHYLCARBONATE, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL COCONUT, BUTYROSPERMIUM PARKII SHEA BUTTER, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER COCOA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ALOE VERA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, LECITHIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, FRAGRANCE. DIRECTIONS: + APPLY GENEROUSLY AND EVENLY TO ALL AREAS 15 MINUTES BEFORE SUN EXPOSURE. + SPRAY ON HANDS TO APPLY TO FACE. + USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. + REAPPLY AT FREQUENT INTERVALS AND AFTER SWIMMING OR TOWEL DRYING. + ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE ON CHILDREN UNDER SIX MONTHS OF AGE.
Directions from packaging: + Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure. + Spray on hands to apply to face. + Use in well-ventilated area. + 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. + Do not spray directly into face. + Contents under pressure. + Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. + 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. + When using this product: avoid spraying in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. do not puncture or incinerate.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE | 8 | 60% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-7 METHYL ETHER | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LECITHIN | 6 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL COCONUT | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | 1 | 84% | Occupational hazards |
| CELLULOSE GUM | 1 | 80% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ALOE VERA | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) BUTYROSPERMIUM PARKII SHEA BUTTER | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER COCOA | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CELLULOSE GUM | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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 | METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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-7 METHYL ETHER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, LECITHIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, OCTISALATE | |
| 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) | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN |
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, BHT | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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 | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, BHT |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-7 METHYL ETHER, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE | |
| 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, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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 | PEG-7 METHYL ETHER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CELLULOSE GUM, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BHT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, BHT | |
| 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) |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE |
| 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 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| 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 | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCERIN, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, OCTISALATE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PEG-7 METHYL ETHER, HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FRAGRANCE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN |
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