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Desitin Multi-Purpose Ointment, Clear
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesdiaper cream; moisturizer; wound treatment
Made byDesitin by Pfizer
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Desitin Multi-Purpose Ointment, Clear

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, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: White Petrolatum (60.4%) (Skin protectant)Inactive Ingredients: Cholecalciferol, Cocoa Butter, Fragrance, Light Mineral Oil, Mineral Oil, Modified Lanolin, Paraffin, Sodium Pyruvate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin E (Dl Alpha Tocopherol, Dl Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)
Directions from packaging:For Diaper Rash: Change wet and soiled diapers promptly Cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry Apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. For Other Uses: Apply as needed Store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)
Warnings from packaging:WarningsFor external use only. Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns. When using this product do not get in eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, symptoms last more than 7 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.

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
LANOLINAllergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
CHOLECALCIFEROLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
WHITE PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
PARAFFINOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL		None Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM PYRUVATENone Identified
Data: Limited
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER
COCOA BUTTER		None Identified
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 high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MINERAL OIL
Known human immune system toxicant LANOLIN, 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 high human health priority WHITE PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM PYRUVATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LANOLIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CHOLECALCIFEROL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PARAFFIN, MINERAL OIL

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin CHOLECALCIFEROL
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
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LANOLIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WHITE PETROLATUM, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM PYRUVATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL

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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PARAFFIN, LANOLIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel WHITE PETROLATUM, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM PYRUVATE, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, CHOLECALCIFEROL

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 very low doses CHOLECALCIFEROL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CHOLECALCIFEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)