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PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL
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Data: Limited
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Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (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
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 52 products |
| serums & essences | 36 products |
| facial cleanser | 35 products |
| mask | 33 products |
| moisturizer | 29 products |
| lipstick | 24 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 20 products |
| daily use with SPF | 20 products |
| toners/astringents | 16 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 15 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 14 products |
| conditioner | 11 products |
| shampoo | 9 products |
| makeup remover | 8 products |
| bar soap | 7 products |
| 7 products | |
| BB cream | 7 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 7 products |
| makeup primer | 6 products |
| liquid hand soap | 6 products |
| baby lotion | 5 products |
| hand cream | 5 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 5 products |
| around-eye cream | 5 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 4 products |
| CC cream | 4 products |
| body oil | 4 products |
| cuticle treatment | 4 products |
| baby soap | 3 products |
| bubble bath | 3 products |
| body firming lotion | 3 products |
| setting powder/spray | 3 products |
| anti-aging | 3 products |
| lip balm | 2 products |
| baby oil | 2 products |
| hand sanitizer | 2 products |
| fragrance for women | 2 products |
| baby shampoo | 2 products |
| shaving cream | 1 products |
| diaper cream | 1 products |
| foot moisturizer | 1 products |
| beard oil | 1 products |
| body spray | 1 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
| foundation | 1 products |
| baby wipes | 1 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety reports this substance is an established contact allergen in humans. | EC (European Commission of the European Union) 1999-2020. Enterprise Directorate-General Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. The rules governing cosmetic products in the European Union, Volume 1, 'Cosmetics legislation.' |
| REACH registrations this substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. CLP notifications identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is toxic to aquatic life with | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. CLP notifications identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is toxic to aquatic life with | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as medium human health priority | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. CLP notifications identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is toxic to aquatic life with | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 34 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- EC (European Commission of the European Union) 1999-2020. Enterprise Directorate-General Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. The rules governing cosmetic products in the European Union, Volume 1, 'Cosmetics legislation.'
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- 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.
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