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Product score: 03

Data Availability:

Fair

Grove Collaborative Kids Hand Sanitizer, Pear-A-Palooza

Grove Collaborative Kids Hand Sanitizer, Pear-A-Palooza

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CATEGORY

Hand Sanitizer

BRAND

Grove Collaborative

DATA LAST UPDATED

November 2020

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Ingredient score: 01
ETHANOL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antifoaming agent, antimicrobial agent, cosmetic astringent, fragrance ingredient, solvent;viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Enhanced skin absorption
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS • Use restrictions (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) buffering, ph adjuster
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (high)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
• Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES and OXAZOLIDINE)
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Ingredient score: 01
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
CARBOMER
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emulsion stabilising, gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE)
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Ingredient score: 03
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient
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Ingredient score: 02
PROPANEDIOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) solvent, viscosity controlling, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Enhanced skin absorption
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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Ingredient score: 01
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 02
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
• Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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Ingredient score: 01
WATER
Data Availability: Robust
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FUNCTION(S) solvent
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Ingredient score: 03
ROSE KETONE-4
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (high)
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Ingredient score: 01
TRIACETIN
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) antimicrobial, film forming, masking, plasticiser, solvent, cosmetic biocide, fragrance ingredient, plasticizer
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 02
NERAL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
GAMMA-DECALACTONE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ALLYL CAPROATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, emollient, masking, cosmetic astringent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
cis-3-HEXENYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
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Ingredient score: 01
3-HEXENOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) humectant, perfuming, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
HEXYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
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Ingredient score: 01
ALLYL HEPTANOATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (high)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (ALLYL ALCOHOL)
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Ingredient score: 01
3-METHYL BUTYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) solvent, fragrance ingredient
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Ingredient score: 02
TRIETHYL CITRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, deodorant, masking, plasticiser, solvent, fragrance ingredient, plasticizer
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 03
ROSE KETONE-4
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (high)
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Ingredient score: 01
TRIACETIN
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) antimicrobial, film forming, masking, plasticiser, solvent, cosmetic biocide, fragrance ingredient, plasticizer
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 02
NERAL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
GAMMA-DECALACTONE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ALLYL CAPROATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, emollient, masking, cosmetic astringent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
cis-3-HEXENYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
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Ingredient score: 01
3-HEXENOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) humectant, perfuming, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
HEXYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
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Ingredient score: 01
ALLYL HEPTANOATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (high)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (ALLYL ALCOHOL)
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Ingredient score: 01
3-METHYL BUTYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) solvent, fragrance ingredient
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Ingredient score: 02
TRIETHYL CITRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, deodorant, masking, plasticiser, solvent, fragrance ingredient, plasticizer
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredients from packaging:

Active ingredient: Ethyl alcohol 62%, Inactive ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, [[DISCLOSED FRAGRANCE]]** Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water (Aqua). **COMPONENTS: rose ketone-4, triacetin, neral, gamma-decalactone, allyl caproate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, 3-hexenol, hexyl acetate, ethyl 2 methyl butyrate, 2-propenyl heptanoate, isoamyl acetate, triethyl citrate

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Product's animal testing policies

Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.


Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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