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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionMODERATE
UVA/UVB BalanceMODERATE
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byHawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs
Data last updatedJune 2011
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Report for Tanning Research Labs | Hawaiian Tropic | Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

AVOBENZONE

3%

OCTOCRYLENE

10%

OXYBENZONE

5%

 

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: Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 5% Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40-B, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia (Plumeria) Flower Extract, Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract, Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passionflower) Fruit Extract, Mineral Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure. Spray on hands to apply to face. Use in well-ventilated area. Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Do not spray directly into face. Flammable: do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking. When using this product avoid spraying in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120 F. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
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
PEG-8 DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
MINERAL OILCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
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
SD ALCOHOL 40BOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
SILICA, AMORPHOUSCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Good
AVOBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Limited
OCTYLDODECANOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICANone Identified
Data: None
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PLUMERIA) FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: None
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (PASSIONFLOWER) FRUIT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
CAPRYLYL GLYCOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
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
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL

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 reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OXYBENZONE

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

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 AVOBENZONE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
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, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), AVOBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife OCTOCRYLENE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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 SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, AVOBENZONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity SD ALCOHOL 40B

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling SD ALCOHOL 40B

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, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40B

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 RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, OCTOCRYLENE, AVOBENZONE, 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.
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) OCTYLDODECANOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF 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 SD ALCOHOL 40B, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICA, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCTOCRYLENE, MINERAL OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, AVOBENZONE, 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)
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
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OXYBENZONE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT