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Softsoap Hand Soap, Lavender & Chamomile (2006 formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typeliquid hand soap
Made bySoftsoap by Colgate-Palmolive Company
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Colgate-Palmolive Company | Softsoap | Softsoap Hand Soap, Lavender & Chamomile (2006 formulation)

Softsoap Hand Soap, Lavender & Chamomile (2006 formulation)

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM C 14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITIRC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, POLYQUATERNIUM 7, GLYCERIN, PEG-7, GLYCERYL COCOATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, SILK PEPTIDE, HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN, BENZOPHENONE 4, EXT. D&C VIOLET NO. 2
Directions from packaging:Easy Refill: For best results, refill only with Softsoap® Brand Lavender & Chamomile Liquid Hand Soap, available in convenient refill sizes.
Warnings from packaging:As with any soap, avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush with water.

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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
EXT D&C VIOLET 2
EXT. D&C VIOLET NO. 2		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
SULISOBENZONE
BENZOPHENONE 4
(Active Ingredient)		Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
POLYQUATERNIUM-7Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
Data: Limited
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACID
CITIRC ACID		Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LAURAMIDE DEAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEINNone Identified
Data: None
SILK PROTEIN
SILK PEPTIDE		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM CHLORIDEInnocuous
Data: Robust
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - limited evidence EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans SULISOBENZONE

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

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Associated with endocrine disruption SULISOBENZONE

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence EXT D&C VIOLET 2
One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects SULISOBENZONE
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence DMDM HYDANTOIN
Known human immune system toxicant COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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 EXT D&C VIOLET 2, SULISOBENZONE
Classified as a low human health priority WATER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, LAURAMIDE DEA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

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)
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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative POLYQUATERNIUM-7
Suspected to be an environmental toxin COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans SULISOBENZONE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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 POLYQUATERNIUM-7, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SULISOBENZONE, LAURAMIDE DEA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SILK PROTEIN
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 DMDM HYDANTOIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC 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 TETRASODIUM EDTA

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 SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics DMDM HYDANTOIN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID
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 - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) DMDM HYDANTOIN