| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-fungal treatment; athlete's foot treatment |
| Made by | Lamisil by Novartis |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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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: | Active Ingredients: Tolnaftate 1% ; Inactive Ingredients: Aluminum Starch Octenyl Succinate; Fragrance; Isopropyl Myristate; Propylene Carbonate; SD Alcohol 40-B (11% W/W); Sorbitan Oleate; Stearalkonium Hectorite; Talc. Propellant: Isobutane/Propane |
| Directions from packaging: | For external use only. Flammability Warning: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Flammable mixture, do not use near fire or flame, or expose to heat or temperatures above 49 degrees C (120 degrees F). Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not use in or near the mouth or eyes; on nails or scalp. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs or gets worse; no improvement within 4 weeks. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Tamper-evident aerosol can for your protection. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Flammability Warning: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Flammable mixture; do not use near fire or flame, or expose to heat or temperatures above 49 C (120 F). Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not use: in or near the mouth or eyes; on nails or scalp. When using this product: avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if: irritation occurs or gets worse; no improvement within 4 weeks. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PROPANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Fair |
| TOLNAFTATE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TALC | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS) |  Data: Fair |
| SD ALCOHOL 40B | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| SORBITAN OLEATE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, FREE AMINES) | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE CARBONATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPANE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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) |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | PROPANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | SORBITAN OLEATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TOLNAFTATE, PROPANE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40B, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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 | SD ALCOHOL 40B, PROPANE | |
| 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 | TALC, SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40B, PROPANE | |
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 | TOLNAFTATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SORBITAN OLEATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TALC, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
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) | PROPANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | |
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) |
| 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 | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPANE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, TALC, TOLNAFTATE | |
| 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 | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
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) |
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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | TOLNAFTATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
