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HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)
Score:
Data: Fair
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
| moisturizer | 7 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 6 products |
| shampoo | 3 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 3 products |
| facial cleanser | 3 products |
| toners/astringents | 2 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 2 products |
| bar soap | 2 products |
| fragrance for women | 2 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 2 products |
| serums & essences | 2 products |
| conditioner | 2 products |
| mascara | 2 products |
| foundation | 1 products |
| baby lotion | 1 products |
| makeup remover | 1 products |
| body spray | 1 products |
| around-eye cream | 1 products |
| hand cream | 1 products |
| lipstick | 1 products |
| after sun product | 1 products |
| blush | 1 products |
| after shave | 1 products |
| mask | 1 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| BB cream | 1 products |
| concealer | 1 products |
| eye liner | 1 products |
| facial powder | 1 products |
| baby shampoo | 1 products |
| skin fading/lightener | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more human case studies show possible immune and respiratory or allergenic effects | Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 303 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 Food Additive Status |
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.
- 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.
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