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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL

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Data: Fair

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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moisturizer699 products
facial moisturizer/treatment477 products
lip balm454 products
foundation382 products
lipstick369 products
recreational sunscreen270 products
lip gloss261 products
conditioner232 products
exfoliant/scrub217 products
facial cleanser209 products
concealer209 products
serums & essences207 products
shampoo194 products
body oil191 products
hair treatment/serum181 products
mask172 products
body wash/cleanser165 products
bar soap160 products
hand cream154 products
antiperspirant/deodorant145 products
daily use with SPF114 products
bronzer/highlighter95 products
eye shadow90 products
bath oil/salts/soak89 products
blush84 products
around-eye cream80 products
baby lotion68 products
hair styling aide68 products
baby sunscreen64 products
body firming lotion61 products
hair color and bleaching54 products
beard oil54 products
lip balm with SPF53 products
eye liner51 products
fragrance for women50 products
makeup primer46 products
diaper cream41 products
brow liner41 products
CC cream41 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)39 products
makeup remover39 products
anti-aging38 products
liquid hand soap36 products
styling gel/lotion33 products
BB cream30 products
mascara28 products
body spray27 products
foot moisturizer25 products
baby oil25 products
beard care24 products
lip plumper23 products
damaged skin treatment21 products
baby soap20 products
bubble bath20 products
muscle/joint soreness20 products
setting powder/spray19 products
18 products
shaving cream17 products
hand sanitizer17 products
baby shampoo14 products
nail polish14 products
toners/astringents13 products
facial powder13 products
after sun product12 products
cuticle treatment11 products
nail treatment11 products
hair spray11 products
shaving cream (men's)10 products
tanning oil10 products
detangler10 products
sunless tanning9 products
lip liner9 products
after shave7 products
styling mousse/foam7 products
baby bubble bath7 products
baby wipes6 products
fragrance for men6 products
glitter6 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
eye makeup remover3 products
hair removal waxes3 products
mouthwash3 products
beard cleanser3 products
depilatory2 products
foot cleansing2 products
vapor rubs1 products
toothpaste1 products
body powder1 products
foot odor control1 products
body art1 products

Data gaps

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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 productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
3930 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Ecotoxicology

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Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • 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.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

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