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Ammens Medicated Powder Original Scent
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesanti-itch / rash cream; antiperspirant / deodorant; antiperspirant / deodorant (men's); diaper cream; foot odor control
Made byAmmens by Idelle Labs, Ltd.
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Ammens Medicated Powder Original Scent

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Miscellaneous, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

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 Ingredient: Zinc Oxide USP (9.1%). Inactive Ingredients: Corn Starch, Fragrance, 8-Hydroxyquinoline, 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate, Isostearic Acid, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Talc.
Directions from packaging:Store at room temperature.
Warnings from packaging:Keep out of reach of children.

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
ZINC OXIDE USP
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
OXYQUINOLINECancer, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATEMiscellaneous, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TALCOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS)
Data: Fair
ISOSTEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology, Data gaps
Data: Limited
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCHNone Identified
Data: Fair
PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHERNone Identified
Data: Limited


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)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen OXYQUINOLINE

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)
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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 ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, OXYQUINOLINE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TALC

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)
Prohibited for use in food 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
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 ISOSTEARIC ACID
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TALC, PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, OXYQUINOLINE, 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ISOSTEARIC ACID
Safety unknown for products left on skin products that are intended to be left on the skin 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE, OXYQUINOLINE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FRAGRANCE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, TALC
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 ISOSTEARIC ACID

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 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Moderate evidence of occupational hazards products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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.
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. ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications OXYQUINOLINE, 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel OXYQUINOLINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics OXYQUINOLINE