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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER

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Data: Limited

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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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moisturizer21 products
facial cleanser14 products
beach & sport sunscreen12 products
facial moisturizer/treatment11 products
exfoliant/scrub10 products
toners/astringents8 products
bar soap7 products
lip balm7 products
body wash/cleanser6 products
body oil6 products
baby soap5 products
shampoo4 products
baby lotion4 products
hair treatment/serum4 products
lip balm with SPF4 products
hand cream3 products
serums & essences3 products
mask3 products
foundation3 products
baby powder2 products
conditioner2 products
bath oil/salts/soak2 products
anti-aging2 products
after sun product2 products
baby shampoo2 products
facial powder2 products
diaper cream2 products
fragrance for women2 products
mascara2 products
makeup remover2 products
mouthwash1 products
blush1 products
around-eye cream1 products
BB cream1 products
concealer1 products
lipstick1 products
after shave1 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant1 products
eye liner1 products
body spray1 products
moisturizer with SPF1 products

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
355 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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

Informational

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Concern Reference
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyAmended Safety Assessment 03/09 - Available from CIR IJT 20(S2):13-20, 2001 (original report)

Data Sources

  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • 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.
  • Amended Safety Assessment 03/09 - Available from CIR IJT 20(S2):13-20, 2001 (original report)

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