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Secret Antiperspirant & Deodorant Invisible Solid, Sheer Clean
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typeantiperspirant / deodorant
Made bySecret by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedApril 2008
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Secret Antiperspirant & Deodorant Invisible Solid, Sheer Clean

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

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 Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY 16% - Anhydrous, Other Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Fragrance, Mineral Oil, Ozokerite, Behenyl Alcohol
Directions from packaging:Apply to underarms only.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only.Do not use on broken skin.Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease.Stop use if rash or irritations 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
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY 16% - ANHYDROUS		None Identified
Data: Limited
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
TALCOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS)
Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PHENYL TRIMETHICONEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
PPG-14 BUTYL ETHERUse restrictions
Data: Limited
OZOKERITENone Identified
Data: Limited
BEHENYL ALCOHOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILData gaps
Data: Limited


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

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 animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 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)
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL
Known human immune system toxicant 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TALC, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PETROLATUM
Not suspected to be persistent STEARYL ALCOHOL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 STEARYL ALCOHOL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TALC, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, 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)
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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TALC, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, PETROLATUM

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) STEARYL ALCOHOL

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 STEARYL ALCOHOL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
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 BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, OZOKERITE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TALC, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX, ANHYDROUS

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 PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER