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Secret Wide Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typeantiperspirant / deodorant
Made bySecret by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Secret Wide Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
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 PolicyUNKNOWN: 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: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CYCLOMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TALC, DIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, FRAGRANCE, POLYETHYLENE, SILICA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL.
Directions from packaging:+ Turn base to raise product. + Apply to underarms only. + Always replace cap tightly. + Use daily for best results. + Note: A blue plastic base will appear when canister is almost empty.
Warnings from packaging:Do not apply to broken skin. If rash or irritation develops, discontinue use. only as directed. Keep out of reach of children.

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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
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TALCOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS)
Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
POLYETHYLENECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
Data: Limited
SILICA, AMORPHOUSCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Good
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
BEHENYL ALCOHOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILData gaps
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYETHYLENE

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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX

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 products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX
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)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence POLYETHYLENE
Known human immune system toxicant 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TALC, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, DIMETHICONE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be persistent HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOMETHICONE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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 SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Classified as medium human health priority CYCLOMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful DIMETHICONE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TALC
Limited evidence of any toxicity ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX

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 DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TALC, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYETHYLENE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

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) STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review POLYETHYLENE
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 STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TALC, FRAGRANCE, ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX
Safety assessment was based on related chemical HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

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 DIMETHICONE