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Score
Data: Good
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typespain relief; muscle / joint soreness
Made byCVS by CVS Corporation
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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CVS Instant Cold Pain Relief Pack

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: 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: Ammonium Nitrate; Water
Directions from packaging:1. Locate inner liquid bag; squeeze firmly to rupture. 2. Shake contents briefly to activate. 3. Wrap with a light towel or cloth; then apply to injured area.
Warnings from packaging:ALWAYS USE TOWEL AROUND PACK. Remove cold pack if skin feels too cold or if you feel uncomfortable. Extreme cold can cause frostbite or burns. Use with towel or other insulating material. Do not use for more than 10-15 minutes in the same location. Keep out of reach of children. Supervise children when pack is used on them. Unless prescribed by a physician, cold therapy should not be used by individuals with circulatory problems. If solution contacts eyes, skin or open wounds, flush liberally with water. If solution is swallowed, give one or two glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting. Contact poison control immediately. For single use only. For external use only. Failure to follow instructions or warnings could result in serious injuries such as frostbite.

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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
AMMONIUM NITRATEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans AMMONIUM NITRATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER

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 WATER
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful AMMONIUM NITRATE

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 AMMONIUM NITRATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel AMMONIUM NITRATE