| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | foot odor control |
| Made by | Desenex by Novartis |
| 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: | Isobutane, SD Alcohol 40-B, Talc, Aluminum Chlorohydrex, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Diisopropyl Adipate, Fragrance, Menthol, Tartaric Acid. |
| Directions from packaging: | Shake well, hold 6 inches from area and spray onto soles of your feet and between your toes daily. Also, spray liberally over entire area of shoes or sneakers before wearing. Note: Occasionally, powder clogs the nozzle and fails to spray with force. To cl |
| Warnings from packaging: | Avoid spraying in eyes or other mucous membranes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Flammable mixture, do not use near fire or flame. Do not expose to heat or temperatures above 49 degrees C (120 degrees F). Use only as directed. Int |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) |  Data: Fair |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| TALC | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS) |  Data: Fair |
| SD ALCOHOL 40B | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Good |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| TARTARIC ACID | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | None 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX | |
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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | ISOBUTANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TARTARIC ACID, TALC, ISOBUTANE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | MENTHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
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 a low human health priority | SILICA, AMORPHOUS | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TARTARIC ACID, MENTHOL, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTANE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40B | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40B, ISOBUTANE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | TARTARIC ACID, TALC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MENTHOL, ISOBUTANE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40B, MENTHOL, ISOBUTANE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TARTARIC ACID | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TALC, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, MENTHOL, ISOBUTANE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
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) |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOBUTANE |
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) |
| 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 | ISOBUTANE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX, FRAGRANCE, MENTHOL, TALC, TARTARIC ACID | |
| 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 | SD ALCOHOL 40B | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
