| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | nail polish |
| Made by | Sally Hansen by Del Laboratories, Inc. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Camphor, Diacetone Alcohol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Dimethicone. MAY ALSO CONTAIN: Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate. MAY CONTAIN: Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Red 34 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Guanine, Violet 2, Aluminum Powder. |
| Directions from packaging: | For the flawless application of nail polish, use a white nail pencil to line the nail tip from beneath for that pure white clean look instead of white nail polish. To make the chip resistant nail enamels last longer, submerge your freshly painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds. If your nail polish has chipped to an extent that touchups are of no use, better use the remover rather than trying to hide it under a coat of nail paint that makes the texture of your nails took uneven. For shimmer and glitter, use a coat of clear gloss or sparkle on your dried nail polish. Silver glitter looks best on dark blue and black shades while gold glitter goes well with red shade. They are the best choices for bridal look or on weddings of near and dear ones and formal wear. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep away from heat and flame. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM POWDER | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Good |
| TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology |  Data: Fair |
| D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 6 LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |  Data: Limited |
| D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| BENZOPHENONE-1 | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Good |
| ETHYL ACETATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE RED 34 LAKE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| D&C VIOLET 2 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 7 LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| IRON OXIDES | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| PROPYL ACETATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| FERRIC FERROCYANIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CAMPHOR | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| NITROCELLULOSE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, FREE AMINES) | Data: Limited |
| DIACETONE ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| BUTYL ACETATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CALCIUM SODIUM PHOSPHOSILICATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GUANINE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | IRON OXIDES | |
| Cancer - strong evidence | ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, ETHYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, BUTYL ACETATE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, GUANINE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, D&C VIOLET 2, CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, GUANINE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR, BUTYL ACETATE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, DIMETHICONE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, IRON OXIDES | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | FERRIC FERROCYANIDE | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, DIMETHICONE, D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, MICA, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR, BUTYL ACETATE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, BENZOPHENONE-1, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | BUTYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | ETHYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, BUTYL ACETATE, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM SODIUM PHOSPHOSILICATE, CAMPHOR, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR | |
