Other Concerns
Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) and Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)SYNONYMS
CI 77019, GOLDEN MICA, MICA, MICAGROUP MINERALS, MUSCOVITE MICA, PIGMENT WHITE 20, SERICITE, SERICITE GMS-2C, SERICITE GMS-C, SERICITE MK-A, and SERICITE MK-BMica is a type of highly brittle silicate minerals with diverse chemical composition; typically used as a colorant.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reingredientive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
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Products with this Ingredient
eye shadow | 1979 products |
lipstick | 1922 products |
foundation | 1373 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 802 products |
lip gloss | 794 products |
blush | 655 products |
eye liner | 606 products |
concealer | 511 products |
brow liner | 410 products |
lip liner | 381 products |
nail polish | 375 products |
facial powder | 267 products |
daily use with SPF | 156 products |
setting powder/spray | 153 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 152 products |
lip balm | 139 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 126 products |
makeup primer | 124 products |
mascara | 108 products |
mask | 105 products |
shampoo | 103 products |
bar soap | 86 products |
BB cream | 86 products |
hair color and bleaching | 85 products |
recreational sunscreen | 84 products |
around-eye cream | 82 products |
lip plumper | 68 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 66 products |
body wash/cleanser | 63 products |
serums & essences | 56 products |
glitter | 55 products |
toothpaste | 54 products |
CC cream | 54 products |
moisturizer | 52 products |
50 products | |
body oil | 35 products |
facial cleanser | 34 products |
conditioner | 33 products |
lip balm with SPF | 31 products |
hair styling aide | 29 products |
sunless tanning | 15 products |
hair treatment/serum | 15 products |
styling gel/lotion | 14 products |
body spray | 11 products |
body powder | 10 products |
anti-aging | 9 products |
body firming lotion | 9 products |
bubble bath | 7 products |
baby sunscreen | 6 products |
liquid hand soap | 5 products |
toners/astringents | 5 products |
fragrance for women | 5 products |
oil controller | 4 products |
skin fading/lightener | 4 products |
tooth whitening | 3 products |
makeup remover | 3 products |
shaving cream | 3 products |
detangler | 3 products |
mouthwash | 2 products |
hand cream | 2 products |
styling mousse/foam | 2 products |
foot moisturizer | 2 products |
damaged skin treatment | 2 products |
body art | 2 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 2 products |
hair spray | 1 products |
baby oil | 1 products |
hair removal waxes | 1 products |
nail treatment | 1 products |
tanning oil | 1 products |
hand sanitizer | 1 products |
eyelash glue | 1 products |
baby shampoo | 1 products |
fragrance for men | 1 products |
cuticle treatment | 1 products |
baby lotion | 1 products |
nail glue | 1 products |
beard care | 1 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
baby soap | 1 products |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | Scorecard.org Toxicity Information |
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 |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | FDA 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 Administration | CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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4098 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
- 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.
- ED (Environmental Defense). 2006. Scorecard _ The Pollution Information Site. http://www.scorecard.org.
- 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.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
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