Other Concerns
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)SYNONYMS
Restricted
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Bismuth oxychloride is a naturally ocurring mineral used as a makeup colorant that provides an iridescent (shiny) effect.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
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- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
lipstick | 329 products |
eye shadow | 227 products |
foundation | 220 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 179 products |
concealer | 164 products |
brow liner | 161 products |
nail polish | 158 products |
blush | 134 products |
lip gloss | 103 products |
eye liner | 93 products |
lip liner | 49 products |
lip balm | 38 products |
daily use with SPF | 32 products |
mascara | 29 products |
makeup primer | 28 products |
facial powder | 23 products |
setting powder/spray | 23 products |
22 products | |
body oil | 15 products |
recreational sunscreen | 14 products |
around-eye cream | 13 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 7 products |
CC cream | 6 products |
lip plumper | 5 products |
BB cream | 5 products |
shampoo | 4 products |
hair treatment/serum | 4 products |
hair color and bleaching | 4 products |
anti-aging | 4 products |
glitter | 4 products |
hair styling aide | 3 products |
serums & essences | 3 products |
mask | 2 products |
fragrance for men | 1 products |
facial cleanser | 1 products |
fragrance for women | 1 products |
body powder | 1 products |
eyelash glue | 1 products |
moisturizer | 1 products |
styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 1 products |
hair spray | 1 products |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
One or more animal studies show any irritation at high doses | Open scientific literature |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of environmental toxicity or persistence | Open scientific literature |
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | FDA Color Additive Status |
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Exempt from Batch Certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Cancer
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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36 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
- CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
Understanding scores
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Data availability
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