Solbar Shield Sunscreen, SPF 40 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
BENZYL ALCOHOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
GLYCERYL STEARATE/ PEG-100 STEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE AND PEG-100 STEARATE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CITRIC ACID	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ISOBUTYL STEARATE	Data gaps, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: None
ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE	Data gaps, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: Limited
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE CETEARYL OCTANOATE	None Identified	Data: None
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (7.5%), Titanium Dioxide (5.0%). Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Isobutyl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Octanoate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate and Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer, PVP/Eicosene Copolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate Octyl Stearate, Vitamin E Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA.

Directions from packaging:

Apply a thin even layer of Solbar Shield to all sun exposed areas of dry skin 15-20 minutes before sun exposure and massage gently until clear sheen appears. Allow to dry. Avoid contact with clothing until sunscreen is dry. Reapply to dry skin after prolonged swimming, outdoors physical activity, excessive perspiration or towel drying. Dermatologists recommend reapplying sunscreen during prolonged sun exposure every 2 hours. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen may reduce the risk of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun. Avoid exposing product to extreme heat and/or cold conditions.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, rinse with water. Discontinue use and seek medical assistance if skin irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. For use on children under 6 months of age consult a doctor. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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