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CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Score:
Data: Limited
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| conditioner | 469 products |
| moisturizer | 367 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 234 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 192 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 138 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 128 products |
| mask | 118 products |
| hand cream | 96 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 84 products |
| facial cleanser | 61 products |
| around-eye cream | 56 products |
| serums & essences | 56 products |
| hair styling aide | 47 products |
| body firming lotion | 47 products |
| lipstick | 46 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 44 products |
| baby lotion | 43 products |
| foundation | 42 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 36 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 29 products |
| mascara | 28 products |
| anti-aging | 26 products |
| shampoo | 24 products |
| detangler | 20 products |
| foot moisturizer | 15 products |
| makeup remover | 14 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 14 products |
| shaving cream | 13 products |
| sunless tanning | 10 products |
| makeup primer | 10 products |
| depilatory | 8 products |
| lip liner | 8 products |
| baby sunscreen | 8 products |
| beard care | 7 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 7 products |
| concealer | 6 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 6 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 6 products |
| BB cream | 6 products |
| after shave | 5 products |
| diaper cream | 4 products |
| lip balm | 4 products |
| cuticle treatment | 3 products |
| muscle/joint soreness | 3 products |
| oil controller | 3 products |
| brow liner | 3 products |
| baby wipes | 3 products |
| hair relaxer | 3 products |
| blush | 3 products |
| bar soap | 3 products |
| after sun product | 3 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 3 products |
| other men's products | 3 products |
| foot cleansing | 2 products |
| hair spray | 2 products |
| makeup with SPF | 2 products |
| damaged skin treatment | 2 products |
| baby shampoo | 2 products |
| liquid hand soap | 1 products |
| other eye makeup | 1 products |
| CC cream | 1 products |
| body spray | 1 products |
| body oil | 1 products |
| eye liner | 1 products |
| fragrance for women | 1 products |
| hand sanitizer | 1 products |
| nail treatment | 1 products |
| vapor rubs | 1 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| eye shadow | 1 products |
| mouthwash | 1 products |
| 1 products | |
| fragrance for men | 1 products |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
| 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 product | JACT 7(3):359-413, 1988 confirmed 12/05 |
| 62 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | JACT 7(3):359-413, 1988 confirmed 12/05 |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- JACT 7(3):359-413, 1988 confirmed 12/05
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
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