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Right Guard Sport Fresh Aerosol Deodorant by Gillette
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typeantiperspirant / deodorant (men's)
Made byRight Guard by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Right Guard Sport Fresh Aerosol Deodorant by Gillette

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption
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: Alcohol Denat, Isobutane, Propane, Propylene Glycol, Butane, Fragrance, Triclosan.
Directions from packaging:Hold can 6 from underarms, point arrow and spray.
Warnings from packaging:Flammable. Do not spray near flame or while smoking. Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Keep from extreme cold. Do not store at temperature above 120 F. Keep out of reach of children. Do not apply to broken skin. If rash develops. discontinue use. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.

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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
TRICLOSANEndocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
BUTANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE)
Data: Good
ISOBUTANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE)
Data: Fair
PROPANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
ALCOHOL DENATUREDOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair


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 PROPANE
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 endocrine disruption at very low doses TRICLOSAN

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)
Human any toxicant - strong evidence ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Human any toxicant - strong evidence BUTANE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, BUTANE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife TRICLOSAN
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE, ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative TRICLOSAN
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE, ALCOHOL DENATURED

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) PROPANE, ISOBUTANE, BUTANE
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN

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 ISOBUTANE
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 PROPANE, BUTANE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, TRICLOSAN

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 - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications PROPYLENE GLYCOL