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Sunbow Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF 15-30
Made bySunbow by Off Beat LLC
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Report for Off Beat LLC | Sunbow | Sunbow Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30

Sunbow Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

21%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

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: Zinc Oxide (21%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Methylcellulose, Cocoyl Alcohol, C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside, VP Eicosene Copolymer, Dehydroacetate Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Magnesium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum , Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Tetrasodium EDTA, Panthenol, Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally to cool dry skin Reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming, or vigorous activity Spread outward until whiteness is barely visible Move to the next area and repeat the process Be thorough, a missed spot may cause sunburn
Warnings from packaging:Warnings For external use only Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. When using this product avoid contact with eyes, always apply a test patch of the product to a small area on the skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin becomes irritated or a rash develops, persists or worsens. For babies less than 6 months of age, consult a doctor before use Protect from heat, light and moisture Do not purchase if seal is broken Store at 15-30�C (59-86�F) Sun Alert Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen may reduce the risk of premature skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.

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
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE
RED 40 LAKE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
ZINC OXIDE (SUNSCREEN GRADE > 100NM)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
ARACHIDYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
DEHYDROACETIC ACID
DEHYDROACETATE ACID		Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATENone Identified
Data: None
C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: None
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: None
BLUE 1None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
COCONUT ALCOHOL
COCOYL ALCOHOL		None Identified
Data: Limited
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM SULFATENone Identified
Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
METHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
BEHENYL ALCOHOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)
Not likely to be a reproductive toxicant in humans ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE

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 D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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 XANTHAN GUM, WATER, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, METHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, COCONUT ALCOHOL, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), METHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL

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
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin XANTHAN GUM, WATER, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, METHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, COCONUT ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID

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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PANTHENOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, METHYLCELLULOSE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel BLUE 1, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE, CITRIC ACID, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL

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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses DEHYDROACETIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID