| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | insect / pest repellant |
| Made by | Bull Frog by Chattem |
| Data last updated | November 1999 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| 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 Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, C 12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) |
| Directions from packaging: | It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Apply liberally and evenly over dry, exposed skin. Do not spray directly on face. Spray on palm of hand and apply to face. An adult must apply this product to children under 10. For continued protection from mosquitoes, reapply after 8 hours. For sunscreen protection, reapply after toweling off or as needed. Do not exceed 7 applications per day for adults, 3 applications per day for children. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Disposal: If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash, or offer for recycling. If partly filled: Call you local solid waste agency or 1-800-Cleanup for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsKeep out of reach of children. Hazards to Humans: For external use only. Causes moderate eye irritation. Do not get in eyes. Use on children under 6 months of age only with the advice of a physician. Physical or Chemical Hazards: Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. Contains alcohol. Avoid contact with plastics. First Aid: If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing the eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-222-1222 for emergency medical treatment information. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, 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 ACETATE | Cancer, 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 BENZOATE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ETHYL BUTYLACETYLAMINOPROPIONATE 3 N BUTYL N ACETYL AMINO | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE | |
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) |
| 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. |
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| 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 | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| 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 | OXYBENZONE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) 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, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | OCTOCRYLENE, FRAGRANCE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ETHYL BUTYLACETYLAMINOPROPIONATE, 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | 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. | OCTINOXATE, OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OXYBENZONE | |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | |
