Natural Does Not Mean Safe and Effective
- by JRook, November 23, 2010 at 8:15 am
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Pros: None
Cons: Not Effective or Safe for Children
Cons: Not Effective or Safe for Children
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The information about the Thyme Oil active ingredient is incorrect, it is Thymol which is identified as moderately toxic by the Skin Deep Cosmetic Database and highly toxic by the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) The PAN lists it as a Bad Actor ... PAN Bad Actors are chemicals that are one or more of the following: highly acutely toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor, known/probable carcinogen, known groundwater pollutant or known reproductive or developmental toxicant. Also the company says the product meets FDA requirements. When I contacted the FDA they indicated that they don't regard Thymol as an effective antiseptic or sanitizer, particularly at the levels found in CleanWell and based on their Tenative Final Monograph, hand sanitizers containing Thyme Oil (Thymol) face regulatory action. As far as Children Healthline.com indicates that there is no safe exposure level for Thymol identified for Children or Adults. Saying something is Natural does not mean it is SAFE.
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