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EO Hand Sanitizing Spray, Organic Peppermint
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typehand sanitizer
Made byEO by EO Products
Data last updatedMarch 2008
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EO Hand Sanitizing Spray, Organic Peppermint

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: 62% Organic ethanol (non-GMO), purified water, organic peppermint essential oil, organic thyme extract, vegetable glycerin, vitamin E
Directions from packaging:Spray onto palm. Rub hands together.

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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
TOCOPHEROL
VITAMIN E		Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
ETHANOL
(ORGANIC)		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
(ORGANIC)		Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL

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 WATER, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority ETHANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHEROL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL

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 TOCOPHEROL, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT, ETHANOL

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT
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 TOCOPHEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel GLYCERIN, ETHANOL

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL