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Banana Boat Kids Protect and Play Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 85
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionMODERATE
UVA/UVB BalancePOOR
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byBanana Boat by Playtex Products, Inc.
Data last updatedApril 2010
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Report for Playtex Products, Inc. | Banana Boat | Banana Boat Kids Protect and Play Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 85

Banana Boat Kids Protect and Play Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 85

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

AVOBENZONE

3%

HOMOSALATE

15%

OCTOCRYLENE

10%

OXYBENZONE

6%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

company policies

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

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%). Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40-B, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethyl Capramide, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol

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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
OXYBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/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
HOMOSALATE
(Active Ingredient)		Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Limited
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
OCTOCRYLENE
(Active Ingredient)		Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
CYCLOHEXASILOXANEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
SD ALCOHOL 40BOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
AVOBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		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
C12-15 ALKYL LACTATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE (ALOE BARBADENSIS) LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICAPRYLATE/ TRICAPRATENone Identified
Data: None
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATENone Identified
Data: None
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
DECANAMIDE, N,N-DIMETHYL-
DIMETHYL CAPRAMIDE		None Identified
Data: None
CAPRYLYL GLYCOLNone Identified
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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OXYBENZONE

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)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 OXYBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
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 TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE, AVOBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent HOMOSALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife OCTOCRYLENE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OCTOCRYLENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE, AVOBENZONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HOMOSALATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity SD ALCOHOL 40B

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 40B
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40B

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 HOMOSALATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TOCOPHEROL, OXYBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, 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)
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 TOCOPHEROL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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 40B, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OXYBENZONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICAPRYLATE/ TRICAPRATE, OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE, FRAGRANCE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE, DECANAMIDE, N,N-DIMETHYL-, AVOBENZONE, ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OXYBENZONE
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, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)