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FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
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Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (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
| lipstick | 417 products |
| eye shadow | 93 products |
| lip gloss | 59 products |
| blush | 34 products |
| lip liner | 29 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 29 products |
| lip balm | 21 products |
| eye liner | 13 products |
| concealer | 11 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 9 products |
| brow liner | 8 products |
| other eye makeup | 7 products |
| facial powder | 6 products |
| foundation | 4 products |
| lip plumper | 3 products |
| mascara | 2 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 2 products |
| nail polish | 1 products |
| makeup primer | 1 products |
| serums & essences | 1 products |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | Klaassen, C, M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
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| 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 additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | FDA Color Additive Status |
Data Sources
- Klaassen, C, M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
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