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SQUALANE
Score
Data: Limited
CAS111-01-3
facial moisturizer/ treatment (283 products)
anti-aging (211 products)
moisturizer (176 products)
lipstick (110 products)
foundation (85 products)
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SQUALANE


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Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Cancer no information
Developmental & reproductive toxicity no information
Allergies & immunotoxicity no information
Use restrictions no information
Contamination concerns: none
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

Function/use(s): Hair Conditioning Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; EMOLLIENT; REFATTING; SKIN CONDITIONING

About SQUALANE: Squalane is a naturally occuring lipid in both plants and animals. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as primarily derived from animals, especially shark liver oil.

Synonym(s): 2,6,10,15,19,23-HEXAMETHYLTETRACOSANE; VEGETABLE SQUALANE; TETRACOSANE, 2,6,10,15,19,23HEXAMETHYL; 2,6,10,15,19,23-HEXAMETHYLTETRACOSANE; COSBIOL; DODECAHYDROSQUALENE; PERHYDROSQUALENE; ROBANE; SPINACANE; VITABIOSOL

This ingredient may be derived from animals. From PETA's Caring Consumer: Used in lubricating creams and lotions. Derivatives: Squalane, Squalene. Alternatives: vegetable oils.

Ecotoxicology

type of concern product conditions reference
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative    Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

type of concern product conditions reference
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel  
217 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->   PubMed

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern product conditions reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful    Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

type of concern product conditions reference
Not suspected to be persistent    Environment Canada Domestic Substance List
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Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
Environment Canada Domestic Substance ListTETRACOSANE, 2,6,10,15,19,23-HEXAMETHYL-,,,,,U-AquaticTox,,,,

Other RTECS® classifications [shown for informational purposes only]
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries 1979SQUALANE• skin - Primary skin irritant (guinea pig )
RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries 1979SQUALANE• skin - Primary skin irritant (guinea pig )

references
government/industry list/academic study reference
Environment Canada Domestic Substance ListEC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries 1979 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries. (Allured Pub. Corp., POB 318, Wheaton, IL 60189) V.91- 1976- 94(8),41,1979
RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries 1979 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- Cosmetics and Toiletries. (Allured Pub. Corp., POB 318, Wheaton, IL 60189) V.91- 94(8),41,1979

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