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Peterson's Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typehemorrhoids
Made byPeterson's by Lee Pharmaceuticals
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Lee Pharmaceuticals | Peterson's | Peterson's Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Peterson's Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ZINC OXIDE 6.62%; CAMPHOR 3.00%; CARBOLIC ACID 2.52%; TANNIC ACID 2.21%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PETROLATUM; BEES WAX; LAVENDER OIL.
Directions from packaging:For external use only. When using this product: Do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If applied to fingers and toes, do not bandage. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if: the condition persists or gets worse; the condition does not improve within 7 days; you experience rectal bleeding or persistent constipation. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Warnings from packaging:FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep puncture wounds, serious burns or cuts or animal bites, consult a physician. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center.

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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
PHENOL
CARBOLIC ACID
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Good
ZINC OXIDE
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Good
PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
TANNIC ACID
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
CAMPHOR
(Active Ingredient)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LAVENDER OIL *Endocrine disruption
Data: None
BEESWAXNone Identified
Data: Limited


Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer 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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen TANNIC ACID, PHENOL

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 ZINC OXIDE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence PHENOL

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity PHENOL

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption LAVENDER OIL *

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 animal studies show any effects at very low doses ZINC OXIDE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ZINC OXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent CAMPHOR
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative PETROLATUM
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife PHENOL

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 TANNIC ACID
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CAMPHOR, BEESWAX
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PETROLATUM
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity PHENOL
Possible human respiratory toxicant ZINC OXIDE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TANNIC ACID, PETROLATUM, CAMPHOR, BEESWAX
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC OXIDE, PHENOL

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PETROLATUM, PHENOL, TANNIC ACID, LAVENDER OIL *
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 BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CAMPHOR
Insufficient data to determine safety PHENOL

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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses PHENOL

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)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics PHENOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOL, CAMPHOR