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CVS Cleansing Cloths
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typespersonal cleansing; personal cleansing (men's)
Made byCVS by CVS Corporation
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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CVS Cleansing Cloths

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

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: Water; Propylene Glycol; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Tocopheryl Acetate; PEG-75 Lanolin; Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate; Polysorbate 20; Fragrance; Citric Acid; Disodium Phosphate; Disodium EDTA; 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Directions from packaging:Keep lid closed when not in use. Store at room temperature.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Do not apply to broken, irritated or itchy skin. Keep out of reach of children, except under adult supervision.

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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
2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE, NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
PEG-75 LANOLINOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DISODIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATENone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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 a low human health priority WATER, POLYSORBATE-20
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CITRIC ACID
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-75 LANOLIN, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

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)
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 IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CITRIC ACID
Wildlife and environmental toxicity 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

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)
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as lung and skin irritant products that may be aerosolized (airborne); products for use on skin 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PEG-75 LANOLIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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-75 LANOLIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID

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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL