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LINALOOL

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Score:

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 HIGH

Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo396 products
conditioner329 products
facial moisturizer/treatment261 products
fragrance for women217 products
moisturizer209 products
lipstick199 products
body wash/cleanser197 products
foundation195 products
hair treatment/serum175 products
serums & essences154 products
hair styling aide152 products
facial cleanser140 products
mask135 products
lip balm119 products
fragrance for men114 products
hair spray95 products
lip gloss92 products
liquid hand soap87 products
exfoliant/scrub84 products
hand cream79 products
styling gel/lotion77 products
bar soap74 products
daily use with SPF73 products
bath oil/salts/soak64 products
body firming lotion61 products
hair color and bleaching59 products
antiperspirant/deodorant56 products
toners/astringents48 products
bronzer/highlighter41 products
body oil37 products
sunless tanning36 products
makeup primer34 products
concealer32 products
body spray31 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)29 products
around-eye cream25 products
detangler23 products
blush23 products
makeup remover22 products
shaving cream21 products
anti-aging20 products
styling mousse/foam18 products
foot moisturizer18 products
17 products
after shave15 products
baby shampoo14 products
recreational sunscreen14 products
bubble bath13 products
lip balm with SPF12 products
hand sanitizer12 products
shaving cream (men's)10 products
baby lotion10 products
CC cream10 products
baby soap9 products
facial powder9 products
lip plumper8 products
lip liner8 products
hair relaxer8 products
BB cream8 products
setting powder/spray8 products
toothpaste7 products
eye shadow7 products
foot cleansing6 products
muscle/joint soreness6 products
beard oil6 products
beard care6 products
polish remover5 products
vapor rubs5 products
cuticle treatment4 products
diaper cream4 products
body powder4 products
after sun product4 products
nail treatment3 products
baby oil2 products
hair-loss treatment2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
mouthwash2 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
baby sunscreen2 products
nail polish1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
tanning oil1 products
glitter1 products
mascara1 products
eyelash glue1 products
depilatory1 products
other eye makeup1 products
baby wipes1 products
beard cleanser1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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Concern Reference
Known human any toxicant or allergenOpinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011), EU Cosmetics Directive
Possible human immune system toxicant or allergenSCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999.
Human [[system]] toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 78-70-6; List Name: Linalool; TSCA Chemical Name: 1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
1720 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

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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Concern Reference
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Use restrictions

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Concern Reference
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergensCosIng

Data Sources

  • Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011), EU Cosmetics Directive
  • SCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 78-70-6; List Name: Linalool; TSCA Chemical Name: 1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
  • 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.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
  • European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .

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