Tecnu Original Outdoor Oak & Ivy Skin Cleanser (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
OCTOXYNOL-3 OCTYLPHENOXY-POLYETHOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, C9 PHENOLS), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: None
MINERAL SPIRITS	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS MIXED FATTY ACID SOAP	Cancer, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Deodorized Mineral Spirits; Water; Propylene Glycol; Octylphenoxy-Polyethoxyethanol; Mixed Fatty Acid Soap; Fragrance.

Directions from packaging:

Tecnu is most effective when used within the first 2 hours after exposure or as soon as rash appears. When exposed to poison plants or outdoors cutting firewood, camping or gardening, clean up with Tecnu every few hours to significantly reduce the effects of exposure. Tecnu should be used with free-flowing water. Tub baths may spread the oils that cause the rash. BEFORE RASH HAS STARTED: Apply Tecnu to exposed unwetted skin within 2 to 8 hours after exposure to poison plants. Rub vigorously for 2 minutes to remove oils and other contaminants from skin. If hyper-sensitive, wash entire body with Tecnu. Rinse skin clean with cool running water or wipe off with a cloth. Repeat. AS SOON AS RASH APPEARS: Apply Tecnu to affected skin and surrounding areas. For best results apply to entire body. Rub in for 2 minutes but avoid breaking skin. Rinse with cool running water to remove Tecnu and poison oils. If itching persists, reapply Tecnu, then rinse in very warm shower (not a bath). Towel dry gently. Repeat as needed and before retiring. To Clean Clothing and Equipment: Saturate contaminated, unwetted clothing with Tecnu. (First check for color fastness by testing a concealed corner of the fabric. ) Let soak for several minutes. Launder clothing by itself as usual with detergent and hot water. Equipment and tools should be wiped down with a clean cloth saturated with Tecnu. Wipe clean or rinse off with running water. Clean hands with Tecnu after handling contaminated items.

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