Sunbow Dora the Explorer Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
BUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
TRIETHANOLAMINE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ETHYLPARABEN	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-60	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ZINC GLUCONATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
COPPER GLUCONATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
CYCLOMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
FD&C RED 40	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
AVOBENZONE BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE (Active Ingredient)	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOL CETREARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ISOHEXADECANE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ VP COPOLYMER ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
ANHYDROXYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Limited
C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: None
C20-22 ALCOHOLS	None Identified	Data: None
COCO-GLUCOSIDE	None Identified	Data: None
DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE	None Identified	Data: None
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE SODIUM	None Identified	Data: None
MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
XYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
BISABOLOL	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (2%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%)Inactive Ingredients: Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Butylparaben, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, C20 22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20 22 Alcohols, Cetrearyl Alcohol, Coco Glucoside, Copper Gluconate, Cyclomethicone, Diethylhexyl 2, Diethylhexyl Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone, Ethylparaben, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium, Isohexadecane, Magnesium Aspartate, Methylparaben, 6 Naphthalate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate

Directions from packaging:

Apply liberally to cool dry skin before sun exposure.  Reapply frequently after towel drying, swimming, or vigorous activity.  Spread outward until no color is visible.  Move to the next area and repeat the process.  Be thorough, a missed spot can cause sunburn. For babies less than 6 months of age consult a doctor before use.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsKeep out of reach of small children.  If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.  When using this product avoid contact with eyes, rinse with water to remove.  Always apply a test patch of the product to a small area of the skin.  Stop use and ask a doctor if skin becomes irritated or a rash develops, persists, or worsens.  Protect from heat, light, and moisture.  Do not purchase if seal is broken.  Store at 15-30°C (59-86°F).

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