Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
9-OCTADECENOATE SORBITAN, ANHYDROHEXITOL SESQUIOLEATE, ANHYDROSORBITOL SESQUIOLEATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SORBITAN, (9Z)-9-OCTADECENOATE (2:3), SORBITAN, (Z)9OCTADECENOATE (2:3), and SORBITAN, 9-OCTADECENOATESorbitan sesquioleate is a surfactant and emulsifier based on sorbitol and modified oleic acid; may be a contact allergen.
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
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
foundation | 350 products |
concealer | 142 products |
lipstick | 101 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 56 products |
eye shadow | 49 products |
blush | 42 products |
daily use with SPF | 33 products |
mascara | 32 products |
makeup primer | 26 products |
lip balm | 20 products |
CC cream | 20 products |
diaper cream | 19 products |
recreational sunscreen | 18 products |
lip gloss | 16 products |
facial powder | 16 products |
BB cream | 16 products |
mask | 13 products |
lip plumper | 12 products |
setting powder/spray | 11 products |
eye liner | 10 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 7 products |
lip liner | 6 products |
moisturizer | 6 products |
hand cream | 6 products |
hair color and bleaching | 5 products |
baby sunscreen | 5 products |
facial cleanser | 5 products |
serums & essences | 4 products |
3 products | |
brow liner | 3 products |
makeup remover | 3 products |
pore strips | 3 products |
around-eye cream | 2 products |
hair treatment/serum | 2 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 2 products |
nail treatment | 2 products |
foot odor control | 1 products |
baby oil | 1 products |
hair styling aide | 1 products |
after shave | 1 products |
conditioner | 1 products |
eyelash glue | 1 products |
body firming lotion | 1 products |
glitter | 1 products |
eye makeup remover | 1 products |
anti-aging | 1 products |
body powder | 1 products |
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 |
48 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
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 |
- 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.
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
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