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Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typetanning oil
Made byHawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Report for Tanning Research Labs | Hawaiian Tropic | Hawaiian Tropic golden tanning dry oil continuous spray

Hawaiian Tropic golden tanning dry oil continuous spray

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation
Other LOW concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns

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: Avobenzone (0.5%), Octocrylene (1%), Oxybenzone (0.5%) (Sunscreen).
Directions from packaging:Shake Well. Do not spray directly on face. Apply generously and evenly before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Flammable: do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking. Avoid long term storage above 40 Degrees C (104 Degrees F).When using this product - keep out of eyes. Rinse 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 irritation or rash develops and lasts.Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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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
OXYBENZONEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
OCTOCRYLENEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
AVOBENZONECancer, 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


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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE

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 developmental effects at high doses OXYBENZONE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption 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)
Associated with endocrine disruption OXYBENZONE

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity AVOBENZONE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative AVOBENZONE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife OCTOCRYLENE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful OCTOCRYLENE, AVOBENZONE
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin OXYBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE, AVOBENZONE

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel AVOBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE
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 OXYBENZONE

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. OCTOCRYLENE
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OXYBENZONE