| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | pain relief; wound treatment |
| Made by | Unguentine by Lee Pharmaceuticals |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Benzocaine (5%) (Anesthetic), Resorcinol (2%) (Antiseptic). Inactive Ingredients: Aloe, Carbomer 940, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Stearate, Lanolin Alcohol, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, PEG 100 Stearate, Sodium Sulfite, Triethanolamine, Trisodium HEDTA, Water. |
| Directions from packaging: | Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor. Store at room temperature . |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Do not use over deep or puncture wounds, infections or lacerations over large areas of the body. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than days, or clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| RESORCINOL | Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| BENZOCAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL STEARATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM SULFITE | Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRISODIUM HEDTA | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RESORCINOL | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
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) |
| endocrine - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | RESORCINOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | RESORCINOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, BENZOCAINE | |
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, SODIUM SULFITE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TRISODIUM HEDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, BENZOCAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, MINERAL OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL | |
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 | |
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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRISODIUM HEDTA, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM SULFITE, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CARBOMER, BENZOCAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | RESORCINOL | |
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) | ISOPROPYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as irritant | RESORCINOL | |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| 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 | TRISODIUM HEDTA | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ISOPROPYL STEARATE | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM SULFITE, RESORCINOL, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, BENZOCAINE | |
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) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | RESORCINOL | |
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 | |
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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | BENZOCAINE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-100 STEARATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | RESORCINOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | RESORCINOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
