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Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typebaby oil
Made byJohnson & Johnson by Johnson & Johnson
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water; Mineral Oil; PPG-15 Stearyl Ether; Steareth-2; PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate; Dimethicone; Carbomer; Methylparaben; Fragrance; Isoceteth-20; Propylparaben; Disodium EDTA; Quaternium-15; Sodium Hydroxide
Directions from packaging:Close tightly after use, and keep out of reach of children. This product is not a toy.
Warnings from packaging:SAFETY TIP: Close tightly after use and keep out of reach of children. This product is not a toy.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
STEARETH-2Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
QUATERNIUM-15Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
ISOCETETH-20Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PPG-15 STEARYL ETHEREcotoxicology, Data gaps
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATENone Identified
Data: None
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL
Known human immune system toxicant QUATERNIUM-15, FRAGRANCE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as medium human health priority SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, WATER, ISOCETETH-20, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL, DIMETHICONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity STEARETH-2, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, QUATERNIUM-15

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ISOCETETH-20, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARETH-2
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CARBOMER, DISODIUM EDTA

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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 STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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 CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, MINERAL OIL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ISOCETETH-20, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARETH-2

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion METHYLPARABEN

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications QUATERNIUM-15