| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | liquid hand soap |
| Made by | Dial by Henkel KGaA |
| Data last updated | April 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:Triclosan. Inactive Ingredients:Water (aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Panthenol, PEG-200 ((Mineral Oil), Retinyl Palmitate, Agar, Algin, Chitosan, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylene Glycol), Sodium Propylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Cocamide MEA, DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 4 (CI 14700), Mica (77019), Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxide (77491). |
| Directions from packaging: | Use as you would any other liquid hand soap. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TRICLOSAN (Active Ingredient) | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-200 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDE MEA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| GLYCOLIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| FD&C RED 4 RED 4 (CI 14700) | Cancer | Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 YELLOW 6 (CI 15985) | Cancer | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| IRON OXIDES IRON OXIDE (77491) | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CHITOSAN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| AGAR | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ALGIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | IRON OXIDES | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6 | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, 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 | WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FD&C YELLOW 6 | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, FD&C RED 4, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDE MEA | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN, MICA | |
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 a low human health priority | WATER, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALGIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PANTHENOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 4, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDE MEA, BUTYLPARABEN, AGAR | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRICLOSAN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-200, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-200, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, BUTYLPARABEN, ALGIN, AGAR | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | TRICLOSAN | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, MICA, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 4, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDE MEA, BUTYLPARABEN, ALGIN, AGAR | |
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. |
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| 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 SULFATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRICLOSAN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CHITOSAN, ALGIN, AGAR | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| No workplace limits set | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCOLIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | TRICLOSAN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
