Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is an isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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MODERATEAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
recreational sunscreen | 89 products |
toothpaste | 50 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 45 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 40 products |
mask | 29 products |
eye shadow | 20 products |
facial cleanser | 20 products |
daily use with SPF | 15 products |
BB cream | 15 products |
moisturizer | 15 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 14 products |
serums & essences | 14 products |
baby sunscreen | 14 products |
body wash/cleanser | 13 products |
brow liner | 12 products |
blush | 12 products |
liquid hand soap | 7 products |
hair treatment/serum | 6 products |
lipstick | 5 products |
mascara | 5 products |
around-eye cream | 5 products |
shampoo | 4 products |
glitter | 3 products |
hand cream | 3 products |
anti-aging | 3 products |
body firming lotion | 3 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 3 products |
mouthwash | 2 products |
makeup primer | 2 products |
2 products | |
bar soap | 2 products |
baby lotion | 2 products |
tooth whitening | 1 products |
baby wipes | 1 products |
bubble bath | 1 products |
lip gloss | 1 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 1 products |
after sun product | 1 products |
lip balm | 1 products |
foot moisturizer | 1 products |
body powder | 1 products |
skin fading/lightener | 1 products |
eye liner | 1 products |
conditioner | 1 products |
foundation | 1 products |
nail treatment | 1 products |
diaper cream | 1 products |
concealer | 1 products |
lip plumper | 1 products |
after shave | 1 products |
beard cleanser | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Human immune and respiratory toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
23160 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Food Additive Status |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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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 |
- AOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006.
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
Understanding scores
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.
Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.
HOW WE DETERMINE SCORESHazard score
The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.
Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.