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OLD SPICE BODY WASH - CLASSIC
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesbody wash / cleanser; fragrance for men
Made byOld Spice by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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OLD SPICE BODY WASH - CLASSIC

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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: WATER, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, FDC GREEN #3, DC RED #33, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10

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About the ratings

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
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
D&C RED 33Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATEAllergies/immunotoxicity
Data: None
MIDORI3
FDC GREEN #3		Cancer
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SODIUM SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
SODIUM BENZOATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYQUATERNIUM-10None 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen MIDORI3

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)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA

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)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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 equivocal skin effects SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human immune system toxicant 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 SODIUM SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful MIDORI3, WATER, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DISODIUM EDTA, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

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)
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 COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative POLYQUATERNIUM-10
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM SULFATE, WATER, MIDORI3, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DISODIUM EDTA, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID

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) SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

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)
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 SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, MIDORI3
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 DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CITRIC ACID

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 when combined with certain other ingredients METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics D&C RED 33, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM SULFATE