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CI 42090 (FD&C Blue No. 1 or D&C Blue No. 4) Aluminum Lake
Score:
Data: None
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Use restrictions (high), Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (low), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate), and Contamination concerns (high)
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
| lipstick | 2106 products |
| lip gloss | 621 products |
| eye shadow | 520 products |
| lip balm | 350 products |
| nail polish | 324 products |
| eye liner | 309 products |
| lip liner | 305 products |
| blush | 135 products |
| brow liner | 124 products |
| concealer | 94 products |
| foundation | 58 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 57 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 56 products |
| lip plumper | 45 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 38 products |
| mascara | 37 products |
| facial powder | 21 products |
| makeup primer | 17 products |
| 15 products | |
| setting powder/spray | 13 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 12 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 11 products |
| glitter | 11 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 10 products |
| bar soap | 8 products |
| mask | 8 products |
| CC cream | 6 products |
| shampoo | 5 products |
| facial cleanser | 4 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 3 products |
| makeup remover | 2 products |
| toothpaste | 2 products |
| nail glue | 2 products |
| mouthwash | 2 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 1 products |
| hand cream | 1 products |
| oil controller | 1 products |
| nail treatment | 1 products |
| BB cream | 1 products |
| bubble bath | 1 products |
| moisturizer | 1 products |
| fragrance for men | 1 products |
| tooth whitening | 1 products |
| toners/astringents | 1 products |
| body art | 1 products |
| body spray | 1 products |
| hair spray | 1 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
Contamination concerns
| Chemical |
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| ANILINE |
| CADMIUM (pyrophoric) |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | Open scientific literature |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | Open scientific literature |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | Open scientific literature |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | Open scientific literature |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Open scientific literature |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as medium human health priority | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | Scorecard.org Toxicity Information |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | Open scientific literature |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Open scientific literature |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | Open scientific literature |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Neurotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | Open scientific literature |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | Open scientific literature |
Endocrine disruption
| Concern | Reference |
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| Associated with endocrine disruption | Open scientific literature |
Cancer
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more in vitro tests on cells show inconclusive, but potentially positive mutation results | Open scientific literature |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | Open scientific literature |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | Open scientific literature |
| Limited or incomplete evidence of cancer according to safety/hazard data – government assessment cannot classify as human carcinogen due to data gaps | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 0 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
| Concern | Reference |
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| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives Lakes - Batch Certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook |
| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | FDA Color Additive Status |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not likely to be a reproductive or developmental toxin | Open scientific literature |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Open scientific literature |
Data Sources
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- ED (Environmental Defense). 2006. Scorecard _ The Pollution Information Site. http://www.scorecard.org.
- 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.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
- This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns.
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met the program’s impurity and use restrictions based on EWG's review of the company's data.
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