Name: Jewel Hann Meier G.

Ariar Date Submitted: 02/24/2023

Grade & Section: G11 - Our Lady of Good Voyage

Product Label Analysis on Selected Household Cleaning Product/Personal Care Product

Chemical Compound
Product #1: Active Elements
Atomic
Cetaphil Baby Bar Pharmaceutic Chemical Present in the Classification
Mass Polarity Number
Soap al Ingredient Formula compound
(API)
C - 6 x 14 = 84 Carbon 6 Non-metal
H - 1 x 12 = 12 Polar
Benzyl Hydrogen 1 Metal
Chemical Analysis C14H12O3 O - 8 x 3 = 24 Ionic
Salicylate
Bond
Oxygen 8 Non-metal
120 g/mol
Active Benzyl Salicylate is a liquid that has no color that has a melting point of 18-20 °C or almost at room
Pharmaceutical temperature. Its prime function is affiliated to another chemical: Salicylic Acid. It helps in developing
Ingredient the scent of cosmetics or skincare, just like the Cetaphil Baby Bar Soap. It is volatile, making it
Description: evaporate very quickly once in interaction with air.
Benefits and Side Its benefits are being less sensitizing, meaning it can be used by almost anyone and everyone. Its scent
Effects: makes it more attractive to consumers, which makes them want to have it in the products they use on
a daily basis. And typically, fragrances can cause irritation to certain skin types, Benzyl Salicylate is also
one of those fragrances. Though the chances of it irritating one’s skin is very low, unless you have
already tested that you are allergic to it.
Caution and Though it is said to be at a safe level of concentration, according to the International Fragrance
Management: Association, if you are aware that you have damaged and sensitive skin, it would be the better choice
to avoid this ingredient altogether.
Frequency of Personally, I use this bar soap on a daily basis, it is what I use on both my face and body as a cleanser
Usage and and body soap when showering or when trying to clean my face. During the four years I have used it,
functionality/notab up to this very day, it still keeps my skin soft, hydrated and healthy without damaging it. This soap
le effect. was made for babies, which is more sensitive than those of an adult, therefore making it safe to use
for all.
 References:
PubChem. (n.d.). Benzyl salicylate. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/benzyl-salicylate#section=Raman-Spectra

What Is Benzyl Salicylate? (2021, February 23). The Dermatology Review. https://thedermreview.com/what-is-benzyl-
salicylate/

2.9 Benzyl salicylate. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/publication/scheduling-

decisions-interim/scheduling-delegates-interim-decisions-and-invitation-further-comment-accsacms-march-and-july-
2017/29-benzyl-salicylate#:~:text=Benzyl%20salicylate%20is%20a%20skin

Rubrics for Scoring: Product Label Analysis on Selected Household Cleaning Product/Personal Care Product
Indicators
Criteria Score
Complete Lacking Missing
All information presented There are incorrect No information presented  
Chemical Analysis
are correct. information presented. and or all information
(25 pts.)
(25 pts.) (1-24 pts.) presented are incorrect.
(0 pt.)
Active Pharmaceutical All information provided are There are lacking information No information provide
Ingredient Description: factual, clear, and that are needed and or some and or all information
(5 pts.) organized. information provided are provided are incorrect
Benefits and Side Effects: (5 pts.) incorrect. (0 pt.)  
(5 pts.) (1-4 pts.)
Caution and Management:
(5 pts.)
Frequency of Usage and
functionality/notable effect.
(5 pts.)
References (5): All information provided Some of the information No references were use in
(5 pts.) were supported with provided were not supported the information provided.
references using APA with references and or the (0 pt.)
format. references provided are not
(5 pts.) formatted using APA.
(1-4 pts.)
Total Score (50pts)