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Bull frog mosquito coast bug spray SPF 30, Insect repellant
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typeinsect / pest repellant
Made byBull Frog by Chattem
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Report for Chattem | Bull Frog | Bull frog mosquito coast bug spray SPF 30, Insect repellant

Bull frog mosquito coast bug spray SPF 30, Insect repellant

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

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: 3 N Butyl N Acetyl Amino (propionic acid ethyl ester 20%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5.0%), Octocrylene (10.0%), Oxybenzone (6.0%) Inactive Ingredients: Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, SD Alcohol 40 (49.08% w/w), Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate

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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
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
OCTINOXATE
(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
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
SD ALCOHOL 40
(Active Ingredient)		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
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
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT
ALOE LEAF EXTRACT		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
ETHYL BUTYLACETYLAMINOPROPIONATE
3 N BUTYL N ACETYL AMINO		None Identified
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL PALMITATENone Identified
Data: Fair


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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE

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 developmental effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses OCTINOXATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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 OXYBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption OCTINOXATE

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)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Not suspected to be persistent OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife OCTOCRYLENE

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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity SD ALCOHOL 40

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 40
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40

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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin OCTISALATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin OXYBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

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 OXYBENZONE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

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 SD ALCOHOL 40
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER 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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OXYBENZONE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel OCTOCRYLENE, FRAGRANCE, ETHYL BUTYLACETYLAMINOPROPIONATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, 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, OCTISALATE
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, OCTINOXATE

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) FLOWER EXTRACT