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Arm & Hammer Ultra max

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains talc
  • Contains cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6)
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Why it scores 82

Arm & Hammer Ultra max scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Talc: IARC classified talc as Group 2A in 2024, based on limited evidence in humans (ovarian cancer) and sufficient evidence in animals. Regulatory
  2. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5): Restricted in the EU (0.1%) in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and in other cosmetics from 6 June 2027 because they persist and build up in the environment. Regulatory
  3. Mineral oil and petrolatum: The EU prohibits petrolatum and mineral oils unless the full refining history is known and the source is not a carcinogen. Regulatory

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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Ultra max

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Ingredients

  • Talc
    Regulatory IARC classified talc as Group 2A in 2024, based on limited evidence in humans (ovarian cancer) and sufficient evidence in animals. [1][2][3][4][5]
  • Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)
    Regulatory Restricted in the EU (0.1%) in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and in other cosmetics from 6 June 2027 because they persist and build up in the environment. [6][7]
  • Mineral oil and petrolatum
    Regulatory The EU prohibits petrolatum and mineral oils unless the full refining history is known and the source is not a carcinogen. [8]
  • Essential oil (other)
    Regulatory The EU requires many essential oils to be named on the label above set levels, as fragrance allergens. [9]
subtotal−18.5
TOTAL 82Excellent

100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82

GTIN 00033200194606 · 2024-01-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

aluminum zinconium tetrachlorohydrex gly (19%) use reduces underarm perspiration warnings for external use only do not use on broken skin purpose antiperspirant stop use if rash or irritation occurs ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease keep out of reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. directions apply a thin layer to underarms only inactive ingredients ppg-14 butyl ether, cyclopentasiloxane, stearyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, talc, hydrogenated castor oil, petrolatum, ethylene brassylate, sodium bicarbonate (baking sodal, corn starch modified, polysaccharides, maltodextrin questions or comments? call 1-800-248-8820 m-f 9am-5pm et or visit www.ahultramax.com church & dwight co., inc., ewing, nj 08628 u.s.a. ©2005 church & dwight co., inc. umlbb-19450-09 70502635 11 09764 1002e

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Sources

  1. Carcinogenicity of talc and acrylonitrile (IARC Monographs Vol. 136 working group summary)

    The Lancet Oncology · August 2024 · IARC

    doi.org

  2. IARC Monographs evaluate the carcinogenicity of talc and acrylonitrile (Press Release No. 352)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · Jul 5, 2024 · IARC

    “General population exposure through the use of talc-containing cosmetics and body powders is best documented; however, exposure through food, drugs, and other consumer products is likely, although less well documented.”

    iarc.who.int

  3. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  4. Proposition 65 List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity

    California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) · Jul 31, 2026 · Law

    “The date refers to the initial appearance of the chemical on the list.”

    oehha.ca.gov

  5. Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products; Withdrawal (90 FR 54603)

    Federal Register (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Nov 28, 2025 · Regulator

    “The proposed rule published December 27, 2024 (89 FR 105490) is withdrawn as of November 28, 2025.”

    federalregister.gov

  6. Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/35 of 10 January 2018 amending Annex XVII to REACH as regards D4 and D5

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jan 10, 2018 · Law

    “Shall not be placed on the market in wash-off cosmetic products in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of either substance, after 31 January 2020.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  7. Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024 amending Annex XVII to REACH as regards D4, D5 and D6

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 16, 2024 · Law

    “for all cosmetic products other than the ones mentioned in paragraph 3(a), paragraph 1 shall apply after 6 June 2027”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  8. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 30, 2009 · Law

    “cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  9. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jul 26, 2023 · Law

    “when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu