Coppertone ultraGUARD Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 70+ (2010 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
ALCOHOL DENATURED ALCOHOL DENAT (63.7% V/V)	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Limited
OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
AVOBENZONE (Active Ingredient)	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%). Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat. (63.7% v/v), Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Fragrance, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

Directions from packaging:

Adults and Children 6 Months of Age and Older: Apply evenly and liberally to all exposed areas before sun exposure. Ensure complete coverage. Do not spray directly on face. Spray into hands and apply to face. Use in well-ventilated areas. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, perspiring, or vigorous activity. Children Under 2 Years of Age: Should use sunscreen products with a minimum SPF of 15. Children Under 6 Months of Age: Ask a doctor. Avoid long term storage above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F).

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Flammable: Do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking. When using this product avoid spraying in eyes. Rinse well with water to remove; do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops or lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. May stain some fabrics. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.

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