| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | liquid hand soap |
| Made by | Good Home by Good Home Co. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water, Propylene Glycol Stearate, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerine, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Myristyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, PVP, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis (Leaf Juice), Retinyl Palmitate, D&C Red 33 |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings:Caution: This product is for external use only. Do not consume or reuse this bottle with another product. Please rinse and recycle when finished. Keep out of reach of children and pets. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| 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 |
| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, 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 |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 33 | Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PVP | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Good |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS (LEAF JUICE) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Possible carcinogen | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | PVP, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
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) |
| Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| 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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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 | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PVP, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C RED 33, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PVP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, 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) |
| 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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PVP, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, PVP, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID, CETEARETH-20 | |
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) | MYRISTYL 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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PVP, PANTHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARETH-20, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | D&C RED 33 |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CITRIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
