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Betadine Solution, Antiseptic
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typewound treatment
Made byBetadine by Purdue FredericK Co.
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Report for Purdue FredericK Co. | Betadine | Betadine Solution, Antiseptic

Betadine Solution, Antiseptic

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)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Occupational hazards

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: Active Ingredients: Povidone Iodine (10%) (First Aid Antiseptic)Inactive Ingredients: Pareth 25-9, Water Purified, Sodium Hydroxide
Directions from packaging:clean the affected area apply a small amount of product to the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first. Store at 25°C (77°F)
Warnings from packaging:WarningsFor external use only. Do not use in eyes, over large areas of the bodyAsk a doctor before use in case of deep or puncture wounds, animals bites, or serious burns.Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse, you need to use this product for more than 1 week.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
C12-15 PARETH-9
PARETH 25-9		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PVP
POVIDONE IODINE (10%) (FIRST AID ANTISEPTIC)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Good
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen PVP

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 medium human health priority C12-15 PARETH-9, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PVP

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 C12-15 PARETH-9
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PVP

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)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 PVP
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE