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Secret Aerosol Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesantiperspirant / deodorant; feminine powder / deodorant
Made bySecret by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Report for Procter & Gamble | Secret | Secret Aerosol Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh

Secret Aerosol Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, 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: Active Ingredients: Aluminum Chlorohydrate 10% - Anhydrous, Other Ingredients: Butane, Hydrofluorocarbon 152A, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myistate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:Shake well before use.Hold can about 6 inches away from underarm and spray.Apply to underarms only.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only.Flammable.Do not spray near flame or while smoking.Contents under pressure.Do not crush, puncture or incinerate.Do not store at temperature above 120 degrees F.Do not use on broken skin.Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease.When using this product:keep away from face and mouth to avoid breathing itavoid spraying in eyesuse only as directed; intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatalStop use if rash or irritation occurs.Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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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
BUTANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE)
Data: Good
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152AOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
ISOPROPYL MYISTATE		Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE CARBONATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITENone Identified
Data: None


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 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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 BUTANE, DIMETHICONE, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful DIMETHICONE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful BUTANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 BUTANE
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 ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, BUTANE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available BUTANE

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 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, BUTANE

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) ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, BUTANE
Classified as irritant PROPYLENE CARBONATE

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 PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, BUTANE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, FRAGRANCE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE