| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | antiperspirant / deodorant |
| Made by | FDS by Alberto-Culver |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Isobutane; Isopropyl Myristate; Corn Starch; Magnesium Stearate; Mineral Oil; Fragrance; Sodium Bicarbonate; Zinc Ricinoleate; Lanolin Alcohol; Oleyl Alcohol; Benzyl Alcohol; Laureth-3; Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine; Propylene Glycol. |
| Directions from packaging: | Spray it on: yourself; underwear; pads and pantyliners; pantyhose; workout wear. Spray at least 8 inches from skin. |
| Warnings from packaging: | FLAMMABLE. Do not use product near fire, flame or sparks. Do not puncture, incinerate or crush. Do not use if spray button is missing or defective. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Avoid spraying in eyes. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not apply to broken, irritated or itching skin. Persistent, unusual odor or discharge may indicate symptoms for which a physician should be consulted. Discontinue use immediately if rash, irritation or discomfort develops. |
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 |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) |  Data: Fair |
| LAURETH-3 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Fair |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC RICINOLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOBUTANE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZINC RICINOLEATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ZINC RICINOLEATE, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ISOBUTANE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOBUTANE | |
| 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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ISOBUTANE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | MINERAL OIL | |
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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | OLEYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZINC RICINOLEATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
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) | OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL 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) |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| 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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
| 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 | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
