MINERAL OIL
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Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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
lip balm | 342 products |
moisturizer | 321 products |
lip gloss | 319 products |
eye shadow | 203 products |
lipstick | 165 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 156 products |
foundation | 125 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 107 products |
eye liner | 96 products |
hair color and bleaching | 92 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 79 products |
conditioner | 70 products |
hair treatment/serum | 61 products |
concealer | 58 products |
hair styling aide | 58 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 51 products |
recreational sunscreen | 48 products |
facial powder | 46 products |
styling gel/lotion | 38 products |
body firming lotion | 38 products |
hand cream | 37 products |
body oil | 34 products |
mask | 34 products |
lip plumper | 34 products |
diaper cream | 32 products |
blush | 32 products |
baby oil | 31 products |
brow liner | 26 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 24 products |
baby lotion | 23 products |
body wash/cleanser | 23 products |
lip balm with SPF | 23 products |
foot moisturizer | 20 products |
sunless tanning | 20 products |
tanning oil | 19 products |
makeup remover | 15 products |
bar soap | 14 products |
glitter | 14 products |
facial cleanser | 13 products |
depilatory | 11 products |
hair removal waxes | 11 products |
hair spray | 11 products |
shaving cream | 10 products |
after sun product | 10 products |
mascara | 10 products |
skin fading/lightener | 9 products |
9 products | |
damaged skin treatment | 8 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 7 products |
eye makeup remover | 7 products |
anti-aging | 7 products |
hair relaxer | 7 products |
around-eye cream | 6 products |
baby sunscreen | 6 products |
daily use with SPF | 4 products |
cuticle treatment | 4 products |
lip liner | 4 products |
makeup primer | 4 products |
bubble bath | 4 products |
oil controller | 3 products |
baby soap | 3 products |
styling mousse/foam | 3 products |
body spray | 3 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 3 products |
BB cream | 3 products |
foot odor control | 3 products |
nail treatment | 2 products |
after shave | 2 products |
shampoo | 2 products |
hair-loss treatment | 2 products |
foot cleansing | 2 products |
tooth whitening | 2 products |
serums & essences | 2 products |
pore strips | 2 products |
beard care | 2 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
liquid hand soap | 1 products |
toners/astringents | 1 products |
detangler | 1 products |
setting powder/spray | 1 products |
body art | 1 products |
toothpaste | 1 products |
fragrance for women | 1 products |
mouthwash | 1 products |
beard oil | 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 |
Possible human immune system toxicant or allergen | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Concern | Reference |
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Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Cancer
Concern | Reference |
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Cancer - limited evidence | Scorecard.org Toxicity Information |
Data gaps
Concern | Reference |
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4094 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 Everything Added to Food |
Data Sources
- AOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation.
- 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.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- 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.
- This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns.
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