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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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moisturizer628 products
mask420 products
facial moisturizer/treatment394 products
shampoo263 products
hand sanitizer219 products
serums & essences179 products
daily use with SPF128 products
styling gel/lotion121 products
hand cream113 products
foundation109 products
around-eye cream103 products
hair styling aide100 products
exfoliant/scrub86 products
facial cleanser84 products
recreational sunscreen70 products
hair color and bleaching69 products
body firming lotion64 products
toothpaste62 products
after sun product61 products
baby lotion60 products
conditioner50 products
makeup primer45 products
body wash/cleanser41 products
eye shadow39 products
hair treatment/serum38 products
CC cream34 products
makeup remover32 products
bronzer/highlighter28 products
anti-aging27 products
concealer23 products
brow liner23 products
foot moisturizer20 products
tooth whitening19 products
shaving cream15 products
toners/astringents15 products
after shave14 products
glitter14 products
body spray14 products
lip plumper13 products
baby sunscreen12 products
liquid hand soap12 products
mascara9 products
muscle/joint soreness9 products
facial powder9 products
damaged skin treatment9 products
beard care9 products
setting powder/spray9 products
eye makeup remover7 products
hair spray6 products
foot cleansing6 products
6 products
nail treatment5 products
blush5 products
eye liner5 products
bar soap5 products
shaving cream (men's)4 products
skin fading/lightener4 products
foot odor control4 products
hair removal waxes3 products
styling mousse/foam3 products
tanning oil3 products
baby oil3 products
lipstick3 products
baby wipes3 products
nail polish3 products
body oil3 products
mouthwash3 products
lip balm2 products
sunless tanning2 products
eyelash glue2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant2 products
depilatory1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
diaper cream1 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
bubble bath1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
oil controller1 products
lip gloss1 products
BB cream1 products
baby toothpaste1 products
polish remover1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
baby shampoo1 products
nail glue1 products
detangler1 products
beard cleanser1 products
pore strips1 products
beard oil1 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 productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
2245 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Ecotoxicology

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Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • 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.

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