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Skin Shield Liquid Bandage
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typebandages
Made bySkin Shield by Del Laboratories, Inc.
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Del Laboratories, Inc. | Skin Shield | Skin Shield Liquid Bandage

Skin Shield Liquid Bandage

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.75%; BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 0.20%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ACETONE, AMYL ACETATE, CASTOR OIL, DROMETRIZOLE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, SD ALCOHOL 40.
Directions from packaging:Brush over clean, Dry bruised area. Let dry. For more protection, apply second coat. Hold knees, elbows, knuckles in bent position during application and drying. To remove: Peel off, or apply fresh layer of Skin Shield over dry Skin Shield. Rub off gently while still wet with gauze pad.
Warnings from packaging:Do not use in the eyes. Not for prolonged use. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases, discontinue use unless directed by a physician. Do not use, but consult a physician, for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns. For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire and flame. Cap bottle tightly and store at room temperature away from heat. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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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
ETHYL ACETATEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ACETONEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Good
SD ALCOHOL 40Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
Data: Limited
CASTOR OILDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
(Active Ingredient)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
DROMETRIZOLEUse restrictions
Data: Limited
NITROCELLULOSEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
AMYL ACETATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Limited


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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence ETHYL ACETATE, ACETONE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity CASTOR OIL

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study AMYL ACETATE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity ACETONE, ETHYL ACETATE

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AMYL ACETATE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CASTOR OIL, DROMETRIZOLE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity ETHYL ACETATE, SD ALCOHOL 40
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful NITROCELLULOSE
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food ETHYL ACETATE, CASTOR OIL, ACETONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative CASTOR OIL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DROMETRIZOLE, NITROCELLULOSE, ETHYL ACETATE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, AMYL ACETATE, ACETONE

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) CASTOR OIL
Classified as skin irritant products for use on skin AMYL ACETATE
Classified as irritant ETHYL ACETATE, 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical CASTOR OIL
Insufficient data to determine safety SD ALCOHOL 40
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 ETHYL ACETATE, CASTOR OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ACETONE, NITROCELLULOSE, DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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 AMYL ACETATE

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)

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, DROMETRIZOLE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE