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Gehwol Balm, Refreshing
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesfoot moisturizer; foot odor control
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Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Gehwol Balm, Refreshing

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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 (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Glycol Stearate SE, Cyclomethicone, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Menthyl Acetate, Urea, Acetamide MEA, Triceteareth 4 Phosphate, Menthol, Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), Parfum (Fragrance), Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Climbazole, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
Directions from packaging:Fresh foot and leg care: Apply a thin film of Gehwol Refreshing Balm and gently massage into skin. Absorbs rapidly and doesn't leave any greasy residue. Do not store above 25° C!

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
TRICETEARETH 4 PHOSPHATEEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZYL SALICYLATEEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
EUGENOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LIMONENEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
COUMARINCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LILIAL
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL		Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZYL BENZOATEEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
GERANIOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
CITRONELLOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LINALOOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
SD ALCOHOL 1
ALCOHOL DENAT.		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
MENTHOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
ACETAMIDE MEAContamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)		Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CLIMBAZOLENone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCOL STEARATE SENone Identified
Data: None
MENTHYL ACETATENone Identified
Data: Limited
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
ISOPROPYL PALMITATENone Identified
Data: Fair
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)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans LIMONENE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen COUMARIN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans EUGENOL

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 LIMONENE

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

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Associated with endocrine disruption BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN

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
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity products for use on skin LIMONENE
Possible human immune system toxicant LINALOOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant LILIAL, CITRONELLOL
Known human immune system toxicant GERANIOL
Possible human immune system toxicant BENZYL BENZOATE
Known human immune system toxicant EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN

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 LILIAL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, LIMONENE, MENTHYL ACETATE, COUMARIN, CARBOMER, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Not suspected to be persistent UREA, STEARIC ACID, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ACETAMIDE MEA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOMETHICONE

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, BENZYL BENZOATE
Classified as medium human health priority CYCLOMETHICONE, LILIAL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful UREA, STEARIC ACID, MENTHYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CARBOMER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ACETAMIDE MEA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL, EUGENOL
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity SD ALCOHOL 1

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 SD ALCOHOL 1, LIMONENE
Prohibited for use in food COUMARIN
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food UREA, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MENTHYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available MENTHOL, SD ALCOHOL 1

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 STEARIC ACID, GERANIOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, UREA, MENTHYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ETHYLPARABEN, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CARBOMER, LILIAL, ACETAMIDE MEA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity LIMONENE, BENZYL BENZOATE

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, LIMONENE

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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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 SD ALCOHOL 1, UREA, STEARIC ACID, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCOL STEARATE SE, ETHYLPARABEN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CARBOMER, ACETAMIDE MEA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TRICETEARETH 4 PHOSPHATE, MENTHYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CLIMBAZOLE, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE

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 BENZYL BENZOATE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics UREA
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ACETAMIDE MEA, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICETEARETH 4 PHOSPHATE