BULL FROG KID'S UV DEFENDER FAST BLAST SPRAY, SPF 36 (2008 FORMULATION)
last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Bull Frog by Chattem
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
COMPANY POLICIES
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA/UVB balance |
| HIGH | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
Active ingredient UV |
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| OCTINOXATE (7.5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (10%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (6%) |
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients:Octinoxate 7.5% (Sunscreen), Octisalate 5% (Sunscreen), Octocrylene 10% (Sunscreen), Oxybenzone 6% (Sunscreen). Inactive Ingredients:Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, SD Alcohol 40 (69% w/w), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate.
Directions from packaging: Apply liberally before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging: For External Use Only.When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of the reach or children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (Active Ingredient) | 5 | 75% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SD ALCOHOL 40 | 5 | 77% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 68% | Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 71% | Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | None Identified |
| ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
Restrictions & warnings*
*Listed below are restrictions & warnings 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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| 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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE |
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) |
| Limited evidence of immune system (sensitization) toxicity | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTOCRYLENE, OXYBENZONE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| 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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTOCRYLENE, OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE |
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) |
| 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 | OXYBENZONE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| 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 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, FRAGRANCE, OCTISALATE | |
| 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 | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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