| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Type | antiperspirant / deodorant |
| Made by | Tom's of Maine by Colgate-Palmolive Company |
| Data last updated | March 2011 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Innovator Status |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Ingredients: propylene glycol, water, sodium stearate, organic Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, zinc ricinoleate, glyceryl laurate, natural fragrance, Humulus lupulus (hops) [CO2] extract, organic Helianthus annuus (sunfower) seed oil, ascorbic acid, organic Cymbopogon flexuosus oil. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| GLYCERYL LAURATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM STEARATE | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL LAVENDER OIL (LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA) | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE VERA LEAF JUICE (ALOE BARBADENSIS) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | Data gaps | Data: Fair |
| WATER | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERYL LAURATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZINC RICINOLEATE, WATER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SODIUM STEARATE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ZINC RICINOLEATE, SODIUM STEARATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM STEARATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZINC RICINOLEATE, WATER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
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. |
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| 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 LAURATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM STEARATE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, ZINC RICINOLEATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| 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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERYL LAURATE, SODIUM STEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) 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. |
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| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LAURATE | |
