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GLYCERIN
Score:
Data: Good
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Use restrictions (moderate)
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
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 747 products |
| moisturizer | 726 products |
| mask | 652 products |
| foundation | 610 products |
| shampoo | 523 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 499 products |
| serums & essences | 493 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 485 products |
| conditioner | 474 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 447 products |
| facial cleanser | 422 products |
| liquid hand soap | 264 products |
| concealer | 253 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 212 products |
| bar soap | 202 products |
| toners/astringents | 154 products |
| toothpaste | 144 products |
| around-eye cream | 142 products |
| body firming lotion | 119 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 116 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 112 products |
| hand cream | 110 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 109 products |
| mascara | 107 products |
| makeup remover | 97 products |
| eye shadow | 93 products |
| baby lotion | 91 products |
| lipstick | 89 products |
| hair styling aide | 87 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 87 products |
| makeup primer | 83 products |
| BB cream | 77 products |
| baby soap | 74 products |
| anti-aging | 73 products |
| baby shampoo | 72 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 71 products |
| hand sanitizer | 68 products |
| mouthwash | 66 products |
| shaving cream | 61 products |
| lip balm | 59 products |
| brow liner | 57 products |
| CC cream | 53 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 52 products |
| baby sunscreen | 46 products |
| eye liner | 44 products |
| hair spray | 43 products |
| bubble bath | 38 products |
| sunless tanning | 36 products |
| body spray | 36 products |
| Facial Sun Care | 36 products |
| baby wipes | 34 products |
| fragrance for women | 32 products |
| lip gloss | 31 products |
| facial powder | 31 products |
| blush | 30 products |
| baby bubble bath | 29 products |
| detangler | 28 products |
| after shave | 27 products |
| Tanning Sprays | 25 products |
| after sun product | 25 products |
| foot moisturizer | 24 products |
| makeup with SPF | 24 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 19 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 18 products |
| tooth whitening | 17 products |
| diaper cream | 17 products |
| eye makeup remover | 14 products |
| baby toothpaste | 14 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 14 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 12 products |
| polish remover | 12 products |
| other eye makeup | 11 products |
| oil controller | 11 products |
| lip plumper | 11 products |
| pore strips | 9 products |
| fragrance for men | 9 products |
| beard care | 6 products |
| foot cleansing | 6 products |
| other men's products | 6 products |
| damaged skin treatment | 5 products |
| glitter | 5 products |
| Oils & Serums | 4 products |
| beard oil | 4 products |
| skin fading/lightener | 4 products |
| body oil | 4 products |
| nail treatment | 3 products |
| depilatory | 3 products |
| baby oil | 3 products |
| muscle/joint soreness | 3 products |
| cuticle treatment | 2 products |
| vapor rubs | 2 products |
| beard cleanser | 2 products |
| eyelash glue | 1 products |
| hair relaxer | 1 products |
| hair-loss treatment | 1 products |
| tanning oil | 1 products |
| nail polish | 1 products |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
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| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | Canada - Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetics Ingredients |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 70707 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
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| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Food Additive Status |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Classified as a low human health priority | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
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| Not suspected to be persistent | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- Health Canada. 2007. List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients. Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. March 2007.
- 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.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006.
- 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.
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
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