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ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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Data: Fair

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment121 products
hair color and bleaching107 products
serums & essences105 products
moisturizer90 products
shampoo83 products
conditioner83 products
mask79 products
lipstick71 products
concealer53 products
daily use with SPF53 products
facial cleanser49 products
exfoliant/scrub44 products
hair treatment/serum37 products
recreational sunscreen36 products
antiperspirant/deodorant33 products
foundation30 products
toners/astringents25 products
around-eye cream22 products
hand cream21 products
body firming lotion21 products
lip gloss21 products
hair styling aide19 products
sunless tanning17 products
anti-aging16 products
lip balm with SPF15 products
CC cream14 products
body wash/cleanser11 products
hair spray10 products
makeup remover9 products
facial powder9 products
mouthwash9 products
lip balm9 products
BB cream9 products
after sun product7 products
detangler7 products
makeup primer7 products
setting powder/spray7 products
bar soap6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)6 products
baby sunscreen6 products
eye liner5 products
bath oil/salts/soak5 products
mascara5 products
styling gel/lotion4 products
toothpaste4 products
liquid hand soap4 products
body oil4 products
tanning oil4 products
beard oil4 products
eye shadow3 products
brow liner3 products
after shave3 products
blush3 products
3 products
polish remover3 products
beard care3 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
nail treatment2 products
shaving cream2 products
baby lotion2 products
cuticle treatment1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
body spray1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
baby shampoo1 products
tooth whitening1 products
body art1 products
body powder1 products
baby toothpaste1 products
glitter1 products
beard cleanser1 products

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
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 productIJT 24(2):51-111, 2005
66172 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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Concern Reference
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Food Additive Status
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Informational

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Concern Reference
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyIJT 24(2):51-111, 2005

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
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

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • IJT 24(2):51-111, 2005
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

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