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Method Baby Squeaky Green Hair and Body Wash, Rice milk and Mallow
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesbaby shampoo; baby soap
Made by.method by method products
Data last updatedJune 2010
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Method Baby Squeaky Green Hair and Body Wash, Rice milk and Mallow

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Fragrance(Parfum).
Directions from packaging:Ensure that pump is securely fastened to the bottle. Turn nozzle clockwise to unlock. Lather and rub all over baby's body, hair and scalp, making sure to steer clear of eyes. Use overcap to rinse baby.

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACTContamination concerns (PESTICIDES), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAROrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
GLYCOL DISTEARATEMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL OLEATEEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DEHYDROACETIC ACIDOccupational hazards
Data: Fair
LAURYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
COCO-GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: None
ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL		None Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, BENZYL ALCOHOL

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

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 GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative GLYCOL DISTEARATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, WATER, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, 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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) GLYCERYL OLEATE

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN 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 GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, 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 DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL