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Blairex Hemspray Hemorrhoid Relief
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typehemorrhoids
Made byBlairex by Blairex Laboratories, Inc.
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Blairex Hemspray Hemorrhoid Relief

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

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: WITCH HAZEL USP (50%); GLYCERIN USP (20%); PHENYLEPHRINE HCL USP (0.25%); CAMPHOR USP (0.15%). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFIED WATER; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; METHYLPARABEN; ALOE VERA (ACTIVE ALOE).
Directions from packaging:Adults: Spray rectal area until thoroughly moist. Wipe off excess with tissue. Use up to 5 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. When using this product: do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor; do not spray this product into the rectum; if condition worsens or does not improve after 7 days consult a doctor. Do not use: in the eyes or nose; if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes or difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate gland. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contents under pressure; do not puncture or incinerate; avoid excessive heat.

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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
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CAMPHOR
(Active Ingredient)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)
WITCH HAZEL USP
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PHENYLEPHRINE HCL
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERIN
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Fair
WATER
(PURIFIED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust


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)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN

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)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 WATER, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CAMPHOR
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity METHYLPARABEN

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)
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), PHENYLEPHRINE HCL
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 METHYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel GLYCERIN, CAMPHOR

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)
Interferes with gene expresion METHYLPARABEN

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 CAMPHOR
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications PROPYLENE GLYCOL