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Data: Fair

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  • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) and Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)

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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lipstick1860 products
eye shadow1600 products
foundation1278 products
bronzer/highlighter860 products
lip gloss600 products
eye liner554 products
blush532 products
concealer507 products
brow liner333 products
lip liner277 products
facial powder274 products
moisturizer with SPF166 products
nail polish154 products
lip balm133 products
makeup primer121 products
mascara108 products
shampoo104 products
mask69 products
beach & sport sunscreen64 products
facial moisturizer/treatment62 products
setting powder/spray62 products
hair color and bleaching58 products
serums & essences56 products
toothpaste53 products
bath oil/salts/soak53 products
BB cream52 products
body wash/cleanser44 products
around-eye cream43 products
lip plumper38 products
glitter31 products
moisturizer29 products
CC cream29 products
exfoliant/scrub28 products
facial cleanser28 products
lip balm with SPF26 products
bar soap23 products
22 products
conditioner21 products
other eye makeup18 products
hair styling aide14 products
body oil12 products
fragrance for women9 products
anti-aging8 products
body firming lotion7 products
styling gel/lotion6 products
baby sunscreen6 products
toners/astringents5 products
tooth whitening4 products
sunless tanning4 products
oil controller3 products
shaving cream3 products
bubble bath3 products
hair treatment/serum3 products
hair spray2 products
baby oil2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
body spray2 products
tanning oil2 products
baby shampoo2 products
foot cleansing2 products
detangler2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant2 products
liquid hand soap1 products
after sun product1 products
makeup remover1 products
eyelash glue1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
fragrance for men1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
beard care1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humansNational Library of Medicine HazMap
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifeNational Library of Medicine HazMap
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicityDossing, 1995
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

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
4098 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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Concern Reference
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmeticsFDA Color Additive Status
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Exempt from Batch Certification by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook

Data Sources

  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • Dossing, 1995
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
  • CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.

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