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Red 33
Banned by FDA in food (2025) over thyroid carcinogenicity. Iodine-containing.
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Vagisil Intimate Wash PH Balance 354mL
Is Vagisil Intimate Wash PH Balance 354mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 7 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 6 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid6 caution
7 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
amber
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
amber
Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
amber
Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant; topical use restricted during pregnancy at high concentrations (oral aspirin equivalence).
amber
Polyquaternium-10
Documented respiratory and skin sensitiser. Common MCAS and asthma trigger.
Svanes et al. Bergen Respiratory Health Study, Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
Full ingredients (from label)
AquaSodium Laureth SulfateLauryl GlucosideCocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerinSodium ChloridePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractSodium BenzoateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSalicylic AcidLactitolTocopheryl AcetatePolyquaternium-10Disodium EDTACitric AcidLactic AcidParfumMaltodextrinRed 33 (CI 17200
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.