| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | antiperspirant / deodorant; feminine powder / deodorant |
| Made by | Secret by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | March 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 Ingredients: Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (19%) (Anhydrous) (Antiperspirant)Inactive Ingredients: CyclopentaSiloxane, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Fragrance |
| Directions from packaging: | DirectionsDispense amount you need (average is 2 single clicks per arm) Apply to underarms only. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only.Do not use on broken skin. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY (19%) (ANHYDROUS) (ANTIPERSPIRANT) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| TRIBEHENIN | Enhanced skin absorption | 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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) |
| 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 | TRIBEHENIN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
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 | TRIBEHENIN, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX | |
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) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | TRIBEHENIN, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE | |
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 | TRIBEHENIN, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX | |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
