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Data: Fair

Mica

Other Concerns

Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) and Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)

SYNONYMS

● CI 77019
● GOLDEN MICA
● MICA
● MICAGROUP MINERALS
● MUSCOVITE MICA
● PIGMENT WHITE 20
● SERICITE
● SERICITE GMS-2C
● SERICITE GMS-C
● SERICITE MK-A
● SERICITE MK-B

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Mica is a type of highly brittle silicate minerals with diverse chemical composition; typically used as a colorant.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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eye shadow2012 products
lipstick1961 products
foundation1180 products
blush919 products
bronzer/highlighter903 products
lip gloss869 products
eye liner768 products
nail polish544 products
concealer436 products
brow liner423 products
lip liner368 products
facial powder208 products
daily use with SPF177 products
lip balm176 products
setting powder/spray164 products
bar soap159 products
facial moisturizer/treatment119 products
shampoo118 products
around-eye cream112 products
mascara112 products
makeup primer111 products
bath oil/salts/soak100 products
CC cream98 products
moisturizer94 products
mask93 products
toothpaste80 products
lip plumper76 products
hair color and bleaching71 products
recreational sunscreen71 products
exfoliant/scrub70 products
serums & essences61 products
conditioner50 products
body wash/cleanser47 products
hair styling aide44 products
BB cream43 products
41 products
glitter39 products
body oil34 products
hair treatment/serum28 products
facial cleanser26 products
styling gel/lotion22 products
lip balm with SPF20 products
sunless tanning16 products
anti-aging11 products
body powder11 products
bubble bath6 products
hair spray5 products
body firming lotion5 products
nail treatment5 products
other eye makeup5 products
body spray5 products
body art5 products
tooth whitening4 products
hand cream4 products
skin fading/lightener4 products
depilatory4 products
fragrance for women4 products
hair removal waxes3 products
baby sunscreen3 products
fragrance for men3 products
mouthwash2 products
liquid hand soap2 products
toners/astringents2 products
makeup remover2 products
shaving cream2 products
baby toothpaste1 products
tanning oil1 products
eyelash glue1 products
baby shampoo1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
baby lotion1 products
nail glue1 products
detangler1 products
beard care1 products
beard cleanser1 products
baby soap1 products
body cleansing wipes1 products
beard oil1 products

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humansNational Library of Medicine HazMap
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifeNational Library of Medicine HazMap
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicityScorecard.org Toxicity Information
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmeticsFDA 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 AdministrationCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
4098 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • ED (Environmental Defense). 2006. Scorecard _ The Pollution Information Site. http://www.scorecard.org.
  • 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.

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