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HandClens Alcohol Free 2 in 1 Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer & Lotion
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typehand sanitizer
Made by by
Data last updatedFebruary 2008
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HandClens Alcohol Free 2 in 1 Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer & Lotion

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

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 Ingredient; Benzalkonium Chloride (0.13%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cocamidoxpropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Centrimonium Chloride, Quaternium 12, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Diazolidinyl Urea, HPMC, Quaternium 15, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ext. D&C Violet 2, D&C Green 5, Fragrance, TEA, Citric Acid.
Directions from packaging:Apply as needed and rub into skin. No rinsing necessary.
Warnings from packaging:Do not use in eyes, ears or mouth. In case of eye contact, flush with water immediately. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation occurs or if condition persists. Keep out of reach of children under two years of age. Do not remove clip.

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
EXT D&C VIOLET 2Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
(Active Ingredient)		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions
Data: Good
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
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TRIETHANOLAMINE
TEA		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
COCAMIDOXPROPYL BETAINE		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
QUATERNIUM-12Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards
Data: Limited
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
CENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDEEcotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ALLANTOINNone Identified
Data: Fair
D&C GREEN 5None Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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 - limited evidence EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen TRIETHANOLAMINE

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)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TRIETHANOLAMINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-12, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Known human immune system toxicant QUATERNIUM-15, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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 a low human health priority COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER, QUATERNIUM-12, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C GREEN 5, COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE, CITRIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ALLANTOIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity 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 QUATERNIUM-12
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 QUATERNIUM-12
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, QUATERNIUM-15, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CITRIC ACID, D&C GREEN 5, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ALLANTOIN

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 high doses BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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 QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, QUATERNIUM-12, CITRIC ACID

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 QUATERNIUM-12

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-15, TRIETHANOLAMINE