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Sally Hansen Extra Strength Cream Hair Bleach for Face, Arms & Legs
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesfacial hair bleach; hair color and bleaching
Made bySally Hansen by Del Laboratories, Inc.
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Report for Del Laboratories, Inc. | Sally Hansen | Sally Hansen Extra Strength Cream Hair Bleach for Face, Arms & Legs

Sally Hansen Extra Strength Cream Hair Bleach for Face, Arms & Legs

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, 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: Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Witch Hazel, Water, Urea, Soluble Collage, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Mineral Oil, Laneth-16, Ceteth-16, Oleth-16, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lanolin Alcohol, Steareth-16, Phosphoric Acid, Fragrance, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Zeolite, Silica, Zea Mays Starch Corn, Sodium Bicarbonate
Warnings from packaging:Read enclosed instructions and cautions carefully before usingDo not use cream bleach around eyes or vaginal areaFor external use onlyKeep out of reach of children

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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
STEARETH-16Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HYDROGEN PEROXIDECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
OLETH-16Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
CETETH-16Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
LANOLIN ALCOHOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
AMMONIUM BICARBONATEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
ZEOLITECancer, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
STEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
PHOSPHORIC ACIDOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT WITCH HAZEL		None Identified
Data: Limited
SOLUBLE COLLAGENNone Identified
Data: Limited
DISODIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
ZEA MAYS STARCH CORN		None Identified
Data: Fair
LANETH-16Data gaps
Data: Limited
SODIUM BICARBONATENone 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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Cancer - moderate evidence - respiratory ZEOLITE

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 any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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 LANOLIN ALCOHOL, 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans AMMONIUM BICARBONATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative CETETH-16, WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Not suspected to be persistent STEARETH-16, UREA, OLETH-16

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 ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE
Classified as medium human health priority LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful STEARETH-16, CETETH-16, UREA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, OLETH-16, LANETH-16, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) PHOSPHORIC ACID

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 PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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 STEARETH-16, CETETH-16, STEARYL ALCOHOL, OLETH-16, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, WATER, UREA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHOSPHORIC ACID, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, LANETH-16, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARYL ALCOHOL

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 CETETH-16, OLETH-16, ZEOLITE, CETETH-16
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 CETETH-16
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review LANETH-16
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 UREA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, OLETH-16
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN
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 LANETH-16, LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PHOSPHORIC ACID, MINERAL OIL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE

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 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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 UREA
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA