Please Let's Make Our Home's Safer 4 Our Kids!!
What most parents are not aware of is that all the store brands of household cleaners, bath products, make up, cleansers, dish soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softners, bleach, stain removers, lotion etc.... all contain TOXIC CHEMICALS. They all have serious warning labels on them for a reason!! We are litterally poisoning our children. This also includes baby shampoo and baby bath soap!! They all contain FORMALDEHYDE. In case you do not know what formaldehyde is, it is a preservative used to embalm deceased bodies so that they are preserved. Or as the dictionary describes it: a colorless, toxic, potentially carcinogenic, water-soluble gas, CH2O, having a suffocating odor, usually derived from methyl alcohol by oxidation: used chiefly in aqueous solution, as a disinfectant and preservative, and in the manufacture of various resins and plastics.
Well, this is a cheap preservative the companies use to give products longer shelf life!! Naturally, they do not put "formaldahyde" on the label or we would not buy it. They use many names to disguise it. Most commonly used is Quaternium 15 or Q15.
Quaternium-15 is a preservative found in many cosmetics and industrial substances that releases formaldehyde. It can be found in numerous sources, including but not limited to: mascara, eyeliner, moisturizer, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, nail polish, personal lubricants, soaps, body wash, baby lotion or shampoo, facial cleanser, tanning oil, self-tanning cream, sunscreen, powder, shaving products, ointments, personal wipes or cleansers, wipes, paper, inks, paints, polishes, waxes and industrial lubricants. It can cause contact dermatitis, a symptom of an allergic reaction, especially in those with sensitive skin, on an infant's skin, or on sensitive areas such as the genitals.

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The following list of products contains Q-15 I found at http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=chem&id=138


Products that contain this ingredient
Brand Category Form Percent
Radio Shack Anti Static Spray Hobby/Craft aerosol 0.06
Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Peaceful Orchard Personal care/use capsules
Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Vitamin E Personal care/use capsules
Johnsons Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser Personal care/use liquid
Vidal Sassoon Alcohol Free Styling Gel Extra Hold Personal care/use gel
Cover Girl Cheekers Fashion Blush Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Remarkable Washable/Waterproof Mascara Personal care/use semi-solid
Cover Girl Smoothers Pressed Powder Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Clean Shimmer Powder Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Fresh Look Pressed Powder Personal care/use powder cake
Aveeno Skin Replenishing Cleansing Lotion with Soy Extract, Fragrance Free Personal care/use liquid
Aveeno Body Wash, Skin Relief With Natural Colloidal Oatmeal Personal care/use paste
Sesame Street Finger Paint Bubble Bath Personal care/use liquid
Cover Girl Professional Finishing Loose Powder-Ethnic Personal care/use powder
Johnsons Creamy Baby Oil Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Bedtime Baby Bath Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Moisturizing Baby Bath with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Shampoo, Natural Lavender Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Shampoo, Original Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Head To Toe Wash, Original Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Kids, Head To Toe Body Wash, Tropical Blast Personal care/use liquid
Mr Bubble, Bubble Bath, Bubbleberry with Skin Soother Personal care/use liquid
Mr Bubble, Bubble Bath, Peachy Clean with Soothing Aloe Personal care/use liquid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Spun Satin Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Spun Satin Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Spun Satin Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Neutral Personal care/use powder
Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads Enriched with Aloe Personal care/use capsules
Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Petal Soft Personal care/use capsules
Freeman Beautiful Skin Apricot/ Sea Kelp Scrub Personal care/use paste
No More Tears Baby Shampoo Personal care/use liquid
Keri Original Skin Care Lotion Personal care/use liquid <1>
Cover Girl Classic Color Believable Blush Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder (Ethnic) Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Professional Finishing Loose Powder Personal care/use powder
Cover Girl Simply Powder Foundation Personal care/use powder
Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder-Ethnic Personal care/use powder cake
Cover Girl Crackle Lacquer Personal care/use liquid
Cover Girl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush Personal care/use powder cake
Aveeno Extra Gentle Cleansing Lotion Personal care/use liquid
Aveeno Body Wash, Skin Relief Fragrance Free With Natural Colloidal Oatmeal Personal care/use paste
Paul Mitchell Baby Don't Cry Shampoo Personal care/use liquid
Sesame Street Bubble Bath, Splashin Berry Bubbles Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Softwash Baby Wash Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Bath, Original Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Soothing Vapor Bath Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Soothing Skin Baby Bath Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Shampoo, Honey & Vitamin E Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Baby Shampoo, 2 in 1 Detangler Personal care/use liquid
Johnsons Kids, Head To Toe Body Wash, Berry Breeze Personal care/use liquid
Baby Magic, Calming Massage Milk Lotion Personal care/use liquid
Mr Bubble, Bubble Bath, Original Personal care/use liquid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Matte Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Matte Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Matte Personal care/use solid
Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Cool Personal care/use powder
Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Warm Personal care/use powder
8 in 1 Pro Ferretsheen Deodorizing Shampoo Pet Care liquid
Four Paws Ferret Glow Shampoo & Deodorizer Pet Care liquid


Allergy to quaternium-15
What is quaternium-15 and where is it found?
Quaternium-15 is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. It is used in many cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used as a preservative in many commercial and industrial products. The table below shows some of the products that may contain quaternium-15. Products containing quaternium-15
Cosmetics Self-hygiene/pharmaceutical products Commercial/industrial products
Foundations, powders, concealers
Eye makeup (liners, shadows, mascara)
Facial makeup (blushes)
Bronzes
Makeup removers
Shampoos
Soaps
Moisturizing lotions and creams
Shaving products
Body powders
Sunscreens
Cleansers and other skin care products
Disinfectants
Adhesives
Floor wax and polish
Paper and paperboard
Water-based inks
Latex paints
Industrial cutting fluid
Laundry starch
Joint cement
Printing pastes



What are the reactions to quaternium-15 allergy?
Individuals reacting to quaternium-15 may be either sensitive to formaldehyde or have a specific sensitivity. Typical allergic contact dermatitis reactions may occur from either of these sensitivity types.
Positive patch tests
to quaternium 15
Hand dermatititis due to
quaternium-15 in a moisturiser

Facial dermatitis due to moisturiser



Am I allergic to quaternium-15?
Quaternium-15 allergy is diagnosed from the clinical history and by performing special allergy tests, i.e. patch tests. Patch testing with 1% quaternium-15 in petrolatum is used.

Self-testing a product for quaternium-15 is possible but should be done only after first talking with your doctor. This should be done only with products that are designed to stay on on the skin such as cosmetics (not including eyeliners or mascaras) and lotions. Apply a small amount of the product to a small tender area of skin such as the bend of your arm twice a day for 1 week. Examine the area each day and if no reaction occurs, repeat the test on a small area in front of your ear. If no reaction occurs, you are unlikely to be allergic to it. Even so, you should still be cautious if you are intending to use it over large areas, as it may still be an irritant.

Products such as shampoos, soaps and cleansers should not be tested in this way as they may cause an irritant dermatitis, if they are covered or overused on tender areas.

Treatment of contact dermatitis due to quaternium-15 exposure
If you are diagnosed with quaternium-15 allergy then avoid exposure to quaternium-15-containing products.

Once the dermatitis appears on the skin, treatment is as for any acute dermatitis/eczema, i.e. topical corticosteroids, emollients, treatment of any secondary bacterial infection (Staphylococcus aureus), etc.

What should I do to avoid quaternium-15 allergy?
Read product labels and avoid products that contain quaternium-15 or any of its alternative names.

Avoid related substances that you may also be allergic to. This includes formaldehyde and other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives found in cosmetics, topical agents, as well as industrial and metalworking fluids. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives to avoid
Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall®)
Diazolidinyl urea (Germall II®)
DMDM hydantoin (Glydant®)
Bromonitropropane diol (Bronopol™)
Tris (hydroxymethyl) nitromethane (Tris Nitro®)



Alert your doctor to the fact that you have an allergy to quaternium-15. Your dermatologist may have further specific advice, particularly if you are highly sensitive.

Preparations that contain other types of preservatives, as long as you do not have an allergy to these too, should be safe to use. Ask your pharmacist for advice. Possible suitable alternative preservatives
Methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, benzylparaben
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone
Methyldibromoglutaronitrile/phenoxyethanol
Sorbic acid
Propylene glycol



Alternative names for quaternium-15
Quaternium-15 is also known by several other names. These include:

Azonium-adamantane chlorid
N-(3-chloroallyl) hexaminium chloride
Chloroallyl methenamine chloride
1-(3-chloroally)-3,5,7 triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride
Methanamine-3-chloroallylochloride
Hexamethylenetetramine
Dowicil®75, Dowicil®100, Dowicil®200
Avoid all of these. At work, request a material safety data sheet to help identify potential sources of exposure.

Further information
Formula: C9H16Cl2N4

CAS number: 51229-78-8

Cross reactions: formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

Sensitiser: formaldehyde

Patch Test: 1% quaternium-15 in petrolatum Sources of Exposure to Quaternium-15
Adhesives and glues
Cosmetics and toiletries
Cutting fluids
Disinfectants and cleaning agents
Latex paints
They also use many names such as polyquaternium and this is a formaldehyde releaser.
Medications such as creams and lotions
Paper products
Polishes
Printing/etching materials

How much more proof do you need?? How many more children have to die from cancer that could have been avoided by simply changing to natural products that do not have the toxic chemicals in them??