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ISODODECANE
Score:
Data: Limited
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (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
| foundation | 576 products |
| lipstick | 555 products |
| concealer | 192 products |
| eye liner | 146 products |
| eye shadow | 122 products |
| brow liner | 66 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 53 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 52 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 52 products |
| lip liner | 51 products |
| makeup primer | 45 products |
| mascara | 32 products |
| lip gloss | 18 products |
| conditioner | 12 products |
| BB cream | 11 products |
| blush | 11 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 11 products |
| serums & essences | 9 products |
| other eye makeup | 8 products |
| CC cream | 8 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 5 products |
| facial powder | 5 products |
| around-eye cream | 4 products |
| hair styling aide | 4 products |
| mask | 3 products |
| makeup with SPF | 3 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 2 products |
| makeup remover | 2 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 2 products |
| lip balm | 2 products |
| moisturizer | 2 products |
| body firming lotion | 2 products |
| fragrance for men | 1 products |
| hair relaxer | 1 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
| nail treatment | 1 products |
| after shave | 1 products |
| glitter | 1 products |
| shampoo | 1 products |
| facial cleanser | 1 products |
| eye makeup remover | 1 products |
| oil controller | 1 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 1 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
| body spray | 1 products |
| detangler | 1 products |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel reports this substance was a mild skin irritant in human and animal testing. | CIR |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registration this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airway (aspiration hazard). | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
| CLP notifications this substance may cause drowsiness or dizziness. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registration this substance may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 9 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Data Sources
- CIR
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- 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.
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