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KAOLIN
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Data: Fair
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Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (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
| lipstick | 574 products |
| eye shadow | 340 products |
| mask | 334 products |
| foundation | 214 products |
| blush | 107 products |
| concealer | 103 products |
| facial powder | 90 products |
| facial cleanser | 84 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 74 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 73 products |
| bar soap | 71 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 54 products |
| shampoo | 47 products |
| lip gloss | 39 products |
| eye liner | 36 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 35 products |
| brow liner | 31 products |
| toothpaste | 22 products |
| body powder | 22 products |
| makeup primer | 21 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 20 products |
| hair styling aide | 19 products |
| mascara | 16 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 16 products |
| moisturizer | 14 products |
| setting powder/spray | 13 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 11 products |
| daily use with SPF | 10 products |
| lip plumper | 10 products |
| conditioner | 10 products |
| baby powder | 9 products |
| 9 products | |
| BB cream | 9 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 9 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 9 products |
| shaving cream | 9 products |
| lip balm | 8 products |
| foot odor control | 6 products |
| toners/astringents | 6 products |
| body firming lotion | 6 products |
| lip liner | 6 products |
| hair spray | 5 products |
| around-eye cream | 5 products |
| serums & essences | 5 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 4 products |
| nail polish | 3 products |
| other eye makeup | 3 products |
| CC cream | 3 products |
| oil controller | 3 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 2 products |
| pore strips | 2 products |
| baby bubble bath | 2 products |
| bubble bath | 2 products |
| body spray | 2 products |
| skin fading/lightener | 2 products |
| diaper cream | 2 products |
| depilatory | 2 products |
| foot moisturizer | 2 products |
| baby lotion | 2 products |
| hand cream | 2 products |
| anti-aging | 1 products |
| hair-loss treatment | 1 products |
| eyelash glue | 1 products |
| tooth whitening | 1 products |
| after shave | 1 products |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | Klaassen, C, M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull |
| 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 |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 3740 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- Klaassen, C, M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
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