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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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moisturizer421 products
lipstick324 products
foundation311 products
lip balm306 products
facial moisturizer/treatment298 products
beach & sport sunscreen207 products
lip gloss182 products
concealer168 products
facial cleanser148 products
exfoliant/scrub137 products
conditioner125 products
serums & essences124 products
body oil107 products
hair treatment/serum106 products
body wash/cleanser92 products
shampoo91 products
mask91 products
antiperspirant/deodorant84 products
eye shadow76 products
bronzer/highlighter74 products
moisturizer with SPF74 products
bath oil/salts/soak69 products
bar soap66 products
hand cream64 products
body firming lotion60 products
around-eye cream50 products
baby lotion50 products
blush49 products
hair color and bleaching40 products
lip balm with SPF38 products
hair styling aide34 products
eye liner32 products
makeup primer30 products
anti-aging29 products
baby sunscreen28 products
diaper cream27 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)27 products
mascara27 products
beard oil26 products
makeup remover25 products
brow liner24 products
BB cream21 products
styling gel/lotion18 products
body spray18 products
fragrance for women18 products
foot moisturizer17 products
baby oil17 products
lip plumper17 products
hand sanitizer16 products
shaving cream15 products
baby soap13 products
hair spray13 products
12 products
baby shampoo10 products
shaving cream (men's)10 products
liquid hand soap9 products
after shave9 products
baby wipes8 products
muscle/joint soreness8 products
fragrance for men8 products
beard care8 products
facial powder7 products
baby bubble bath7 products
lip liner7 products
cuticle treatment6 products
bubble bath5 products
toners/astringents5 products
nail treatment5 products
sunless tanning5 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
detangler4 products
eye makeup remover4 products
other eye makeup4 products
after sun product3 products
vapor rubs3 products
CC cream3 products
tanning oil3 products
toothpaste3 products
foot odor control2 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
beard cleanser2 products
oil controller1 products
mouthwash1 products
body art1 products
foot cleansing1 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

Ecotoxicology

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Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

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

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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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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