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Data: Fair
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typehand sanitizer
Made byJason Natural Cosmetics by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Data last updatedDecember 2009
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Report for Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | Jason Natural Cosmetics | Jason Natural Cosmetics Family Hand Sanitizer Natural Gel (old formulation)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Family Hand Sanitizer Natural Gel (old formulation)

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsInnovator Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient: Alcohol 62% - topical antiseptic Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Citric Acid (1) Certified Organic Ingredient
Directions from packaging:Apply a small amount to hands. Rub hands together until dry. No need to rinse. Use between handwashings.
Warnings from packaging:Warnings: For external use only. Children under 6 use with adult supervision. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation occurs discontinue use and consult a doctor. Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.

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
ETHANOL
ALCOHOL
(Active Ingredient)
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
(ORGANIC)
Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Limited
WATER
AQUA
Innocuous
Data: Robust


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 any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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 GLYCERIN, WATER
Classified as medium human health priority ETHANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRIC ACID

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 HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available ETHANOL

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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

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)

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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT