DSquared2 He Wood Natural Spray Deodorant

Score	Data: Limited
Health Concern	HIGH
Product Type	antiperspirant / deodorant (men's)
Made by	by
Data last updated	February 2010
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DSquared2 He Wood Natural Spray Deodorant

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazard
Cancer
Developmental & reproductive toxicity
Allergies & immunotoxicity
Use restrictions
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

company policies
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
Ingredients from packaging:	SD Alcohol 39C, Water, Fragrance, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Tris Citrate (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol), Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Yellow 5, Red 33, Blue 1, Red 4
Warnings from packaging:	Warnings:For external use only.

Where to purchase
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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
FRAGRANCE	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
OCTINOXATE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes	Data: Fair
COUMARIN	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3 CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
D&C RED 33	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
FD&C RED 4	Cancer	Data: Limited
OCTISALATE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1	Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SD ALCOHOL 39C	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
AVOBENZONE BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE	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
FD&C YELLOW 5	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE TRIS CITRATE (TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL)	None Identified	Data: None
WATER	Innocuous	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.
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C RED 4, COUMARIN, FD&C BLUE 1

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

AVOBENZONE

Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen

FD&C RED 4, COUMARIN, FD&C BLUE 1

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.
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE

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 reproductive effects at moderate doses

OCTINOXATE

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.
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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

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.
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		OCTINOXATE

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)

One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption

OCTINOXATE

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		COUMARIN
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
Possible human immune system toxicant		ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		LYRAL, 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.
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		WATER, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, D&C RED 33, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, LYRAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, FD&C RED 4

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

WATER, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, D&C RED 33, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE

Not suspected to be persistent

OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, LYRAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, FD&C RED 4

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		WATER
Classified as medium human health priority		FD&C YELLOW 5
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, FD&C RED 4, LYRAL, D&C RED 33, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C

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		SD ALCOHOL 39C
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
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.
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 39C

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food

FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available

SD ALCOHOL 39C

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		OCTISALATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		WATER, OCTINOXATE, LYRAL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 4, FD&C BLUE 1, D&C RED 33, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C

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.
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		SD ALCOHOL 39C
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, LYRAL, FRAGRANCE, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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)

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

SD ALCOHOL 39C

Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel

TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, LYRAL, FRAGRANCE, COUMARIN, AVOBENZONE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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)

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.
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE

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.

OCTINOXATE

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

OCTISALATE

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.
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		LYRAL, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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 - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics

D&C RED 33

Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)

LYRAL, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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