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MICA
Score:
Data: Fair
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Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) and 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 | 2236 products |
| eye shadow | 1970 products |
| foundation | 1365 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 1002 products |
| lip gloss | 781 products |
| eye liner | 664 products |
| blush | 639 products |
| concealer | 597 products |
| brow liner | 406 products |
| facial powder | 360 products |
| lip liner | 333 products |
| nail polish | 263 products |
| daily use with SPF | 169 products |
| lip balm | 164 products |
| mascara | 149 products |
| makeup primer | 141 products |
| shampoo | 126 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 110 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 88 products |
| mask | 84 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 81 products |
| setting powder/spray | 80 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 73 products |
| serums & essences | 71 products |
| toothpaste | 65 products |
| lip plumper | 64 products |
| BB cream | 63 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 61 products |
| around-eye cream | 57 products |
| bar soap | 47 products |
| glitter | 44 products |
| CC cream | 44 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 38 products |
| moisturizer | 38 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 32 products |
| facial cleanser | 31 products |
| 29 products | |
| conditioner | 28 products |
| other eye makeup | 23 products |
| hair styling aide | 21 products |
| body oil | 15 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 12 products |
| body spray | 12 products |
| anti-aging | 10 products |
| fragrance for women | 10 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 9 products |
| body firming lotion | 8 products |
| toners/astringents | 7 products |
| tooth whitening | 6 products |
| sunless tanning | 6 products |
| bubble bath | 6 products |
| baby sunscreen | 6 products |
| oil controller | 5 products |
| shaving cream | 4 products |
| liquid hand soap | 3 products |
| skin fading/lightener | 3 products |
| body art | 3 products |
| hair spray | 2 products |
| hand cream | 2 products |
| baby oil | 2 products |
| after sun product | 2 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 2 products |
| makeup remover | 2 products |
| tanning oil | 2 products |
| baby shampoo | 2 products |
| foot cleansing | 2 products |
| detangler | 2 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 2 products |
| mouthwash | 1 products |
| body powder | 1 products |
| hand sanitizer | 1 products |
| eyelash glue | 1 products |
| foot moisturizer | 1 products |
| fragrance for men | 1 products |
| cuticle treatment | 1 products |
| damaged skin treatment | 1 products |
| baby lotion | 1 products |
| beard care | 1 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | Dossing, 1995 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4098 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 |
Informational
| 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 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 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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