| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | foot moisturizer |
| Made by | Gold Bond by Chattem |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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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: | WATER, UREA, DIMETHICONE, PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, JOJOBA ESTERS, CETYL ESTERS, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE 60, STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, METHYL GLUCETH 20, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, PEPPERMINT OIL, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, MENTHOL, EUCALYPTOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN (245-020). |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply liberally as often as needed. Reapply to extremely dry, rough or problem skin areas to help promote speed of healing and to increase level of moisturiSation. Heals - Moisturizes - Softens - Refreshes - Deodorizes. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If swallowed, get medical help or contact the Poison Control Center immediately. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, 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 |
| STEARETH-21 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| METHYL GLUCETH-20 | None Identified | Data: None |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| EUCALYPTOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CETYL ESTERS | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| DIPOTASSIUM EDTA | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as a low human health priority | POLYSORBATE-60, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, EUCALYPTOL, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETYL ESTERS | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | STEARETH-21, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | STEARETH-21, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE-60, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTOL, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL | |
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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARETH-21, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, UREA, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE-60, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTOL, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETYL ESTERS | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ESTERS, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| 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 | UREA | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-60, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ESTERS, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | METHYL GLUCETH-20, STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PETROLATUM, MENTHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, EUCALYPTOL, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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. |
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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 | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| 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 | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
