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DECYL GLUCOSIDE
Score:
Data: Limited
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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
| shampoo | 387 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 255 products |
| facial cleanser | 252 products |
| liquid hand soap | 227 products |
| baby shampoo | 82 products |
| baby soap | 61 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 59 products |
| concealer | 58 products |
| makeup remover | 54 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 52 products |
| baby wipes | 37 products |
| baby bubble bath | 30 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 27 products |
| bubble bath | 26 products |
| mask | 25 products |
| conditioner | 23 products |
| foundation | 20 products |
| bar soap | 15 products |
| beard cleanser | 14 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 13 products |
| daily use with SPF | 9 products |
| sunless tanning | 9 products |
| 9 products | |
| styling mousse/foam | 9 products |
| makeup primer | 8 products |
| setting powder/spray | 8 products |
| moisturizer | 8 products |
| serums & essences | 7 products |
| shaving cream | 6 products |
| toners/astringents | 6 products |
| eye makeup remover | 6 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 5 products |
| brow liner | 4 products |
| hair styling aide | 4 products |
| hand sanitizer | 4 products |
| toothpaste | 4 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 3 products |
| hair-loss treatment | 2 products |
| foot moisturizer | 2 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 2 products |
| baby lotion | 2 products |
| lip gloss | 2 products |
| around-eye cream | 2 products |
| body firming lotion | 1 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
| anti-aging | 1 products |
| hand cream | 1 products |
| nail treatment | 1 products |
| beard care | 1 products |
| oil controller | 1 products |
| after shave | 1 products |
| vapor rubs | 1 products |
| baby toothpaste | 1 products |
| eye liner | 1 products |
| lipstick | 1 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 1 products |
| hair spray | 1 products |
| foot cleansing | 1 products |
| mascara | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more animal studies show any or allergenic effects at very low doses | Open scientific literature |
| One or more human case studies show possible any or allergenic effects | Open scientific literature |
| Not likely to be a skin toxicant or allergenic in humans | Open scientific literature |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| any irritation - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | Open scientific literature |
| Not likely to be a reproductive or developmental toxicant in humans | Open scientific literature |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as toxic or harmful. | Open scientific literature |
Cancer
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 25 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Data Sources
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- 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.
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