| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | diaper cream |
| Made by | Palmer's by E.T. Browne Drug Co |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Petrolatum (30%), Dimethicone (1%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Mineral Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG 30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Fragrance, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Panthenol, Beta Carotene, Vegetable Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea |
| Directions from packaging: | Safety sealed for your protection. Remove cap, peel off seal, replace cap. apply liberally as often as necessary change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry apply cream liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only.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.When using this product: avoid contact with eyes.Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, 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 |
| PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (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 |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BETA CAROTENE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Fair |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) | Data: Fair |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| VEGETABLE OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, MINERAL OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | BETA CAROTENE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, VEGETABLE OIL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), BETA CAROTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| 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 | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, BETA CAROTENE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CHOLECALCIFEROL, BETA CAROTENE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PANTHENOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
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) | STEARYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) |
| 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PANTHENOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VEGETABLE OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PETROLATUM, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, BETA CAROTENE | |
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 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. |
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| 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) | |
| 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHOLECALCIFEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| 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-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
