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Stiefel Polytar Bar Soap
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesbar soap; eczema / damaged skin treatment
Made byStiefel by Stiefel Laboratories
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Stiefel Polytar Bar Soap

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

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: ETHYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, IRON OXIDES, PEANUT OIL, POLYSORBATE 80, POVIDONE, PURIFIED WATER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TRISODIUM HEDTA. DIRECTIONS: USE ON AFFECTED AREAS IN PLACE OF REGULAR SOAP. WORK UP A LATHER USING WARM WATER AND MASSAGE SOAP BRISKLY ONTO SKIN. RINSE WELL AND REPEAT.
Directions from packaging:Use on affected areas in place of regular soap. Work up a lather using warm water and massage soap briskly onto skin. Rinse well and repeat.

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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
POLYSORBATE-80Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
IRON OXIDESCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
ETHANOL
ETHYL ALCOHOL		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
PVP
POVIDONE		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Good
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
SODIUM PALM KERNELATENone Identified
Data: None
SODIUM PALMATENone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATENone Identified
Data: Limited
ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OILEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
TRISODIUM HEDTAEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
SODIUM CHLORIDEInnocuous
Data: Robust
WATER
(PURIFIED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust


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 PVP, IRON OXIDES

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

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)
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 WATER, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PVP, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL
Not suspected to be persistent TRISODIUM HEDTA

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, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL
Classified as medium human health priority SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TRISODIUM HEDTA
Classified as medium human health priority ETHANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, POLYSORBATE-80
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, PVP

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 SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ETHANOL
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 TETRASODIUM EDTA, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PVP, POLYSORBATE-80, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available ETHANOL

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)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 TETRASODIUM EDTA, POLYSORBATE-80, TRISODIUM HEDTA, PVP, ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL

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)
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses TETRASODIUM EDTA

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)
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin POLYSORBATE-80