| Score |  Data: Fair |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | bandages; wound treatment |
| Made by | by |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredient: 8-Hydroxyquinoline (1%). Inactive Ingredients: Acetone, Alcohol (4.2%), Isobutane-Propane (Propellant), Oil of Cloves, Pyroxylin Solution. |
| Directions from packaging: | Clean affected area. Spray a small amount on the area 1-3 times daily. Let dry. A second coating may be applied for extra protection. To remove, apply more New-Skin and quickly wipe off. Fingernail polish remover may dissolve New-Skin. Store at room temperature away from heat. May temporarily sting upon application. Do not allow to come into contact with floors, countertops or other finished surfaces - will stain. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use in the eyes; over large areas of the body; longer than one week unless directed by a doctor; on infected areas or wounds that are draining; with other first aid products such as lotions and creams; over sutures; on mucous membranes. Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds; deep cuts; animal bites; serious bleeding; diabetes; poor circulation; serious burns. When using this product do not puncture or incinerate, contents under pressure; do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F; intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse; infection occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or call a poison control center right away. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL OIL OF CLOVES | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PROPANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Fair |
| OXYQUINOLINE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ACETONE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Good |
| ETHANOL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| COLLODION PYROXYLIN SOLUTION | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL, ACETONE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | OXYQUINOLINE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ACETONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPANE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ACETONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | PROPANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | OXYQUINOLINE, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | COLLODION | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPANE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ETHANOL | |
| Possible human cardiovascular toxicant | ACETONE | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PROPANE, ETHANOL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL, ACETONE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PROPANE, ETHANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPANE |
| Classified as irritant | ACETONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | COLLODION | |
| 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 | PROPANE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ETHANOL, ACETONE, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL | |
| Safety unknown for products left on skin | products that are intended to be left on the skin | OXYQUINOLINE |
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. |
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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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | OXYQUINOLINE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL, OXYQUINOLINE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | OXYQUINOLINE | |
