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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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moisturizer524 products
lip balm413 products
facial moisturizer/treatment391 products
lipstick373 products
foundation341 products
recreational sunscreen271 products
lip gloss203 products
conditioner188 products
serums & essences184 products
facial cleanser181 products
concealer179 products
exfoliant/scrub172 products
hair treatment/serum163 products
shampoo157 products
body oil151 products
mask141 products
bar soap139 products
antiperspirant/deodorant133 products
body wash/cleanser128 products
body firming lotion119 products
hand cream109 products
daily use with SPF108 products
bath oil/salts/soak97 products
eye shadow84 products
bronzer/highlighter83 products
around-eye cream65 products
blush64 products
baby sunscreen62 products
hair color and bleaching61 products
baby lotion61 products
hair styling aide59 products
lip balm with SPF49 products
CC cream44 products
fragrance for women43 products
eye liner43 products
anti-aging39 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)37 products
makeup primer37 products
makeup remover35 products
beard oil34 products
diaper cream33 products
brow liner33 products
mascara31 products
body spray30 products
BB cream30 products
foot moisturizer26 products
styling gel/lotion24 products
shaving cream21 products
hand sanitizer20 products
baby oil19 products
19 products
baby soap17 products
baby shampoo16 products
lip plumper16 products
setting powder/spray15 products
muscle/joint soreness14 products
nail polish14 products
liquid hand soap12 products
toners/astringents12 products
hair spray12 products
fragrance for men11 products
bubble bath10 products
shaving cream (men's)10 products
beard care10 products
cuticle treatment9 products
sunless tanning9 products
tanning oil9 products
lip liner9 products
baby bubble bath9 products
after shave8 products
after sun product7 products
facial powder7 products
detangler7 products
baby wipes7 products
nail treatment6 products
styling mousse/foam6 products
glitter5 products
eye makeup remover4 products
other eye makeup4 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
beard cleanser3 products
vapor rubs2 products
foot cleansing2 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
foot odor control2 products
depilatory1 products
oil controller1 products
toothpaste1 products
mouthwash1 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

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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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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