BRAND: Ion Color Brilliance

Manufacturer: Ion Professional Products, Inc.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

 5 to 8

product count

45 (browse)

ingredient count

49

    

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Ingredients used by this brand:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this brand:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. This chart indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in products by this brand -- not the products themselves -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.


See all 45 products by Ion Color Brilliance

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: hair color and bleaching (45)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
RESORCINOL855%26 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE1052%39 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CETEARETH-50571%44 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE763%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
P-AMINOPHENOL857%34 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%45 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PROPYLENE GLYCOL458%45 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE486%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BISAMINO PEG/ PPG-41/ 3 AMINOETHYL PG-PROPYL DIMETHICONE476%40 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE476%40 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE476%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%40 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
HC RED 3667%4 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
M-AMINOPHENOL665%7 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE559%1 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL573%6 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ALCOHOL DENATURED472%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL571%1 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE568%8 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE568%5 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%40 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURETH-3495%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA180%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
AMMONIA379%45 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL177%40 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE469%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM SULFITE384%45 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
EDTA278%44 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL373%9 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE173%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARIC ACID272%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BASIC RED 2272%5 productsCancer, Neurotoxicity
N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE369%1 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity
2-METHYLRESORCINOL284%31 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
OLEIC ACID182%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN274%45 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%40 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%44 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ERYTHORBIC ACID187%41 productsnone identified
OLEYL ALCOHOL187%4 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
1-DODECANOL184%41 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL184%41 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%40 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL176%23 productsCancer
PALMITIC ACID176%4 productsNeurotoxicity
POLYQUATERNIUM-220100%44 productsnone identified
SIMETHICONE0100%44 productsnone identified
WHEAT GERM PROTEIN0100%45 productsnone identified
WATER00%45 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.



Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   HC RED 3, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL
Mutagen - limited evidence   P-AMINOPHENOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence   2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, ALCOHOL DENATURED, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL, BASIC RED 2
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AMMONIA, EDTA, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN, LAURETH-3, OLEIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM SULFITE, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   1-DODECANOL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Possible carcinogen   AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN, P-AMINOPHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin BISAMINO PEG/ PPG-41/ 3 AMINOETHYL PG-PROPYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CETEARETH-50
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off products that are intended to be left on the skin ETHANOLAMINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, HC RED 3, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any   2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL, BASIC RED 2, 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, BISAMINO PEG/ PPG-41/ 3 AMINOETHYL PG-PROPYL DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, ETHANOLAMINE, HC RED 3, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE, CETEARETH-50

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   STEARIC ACID, BASIC RED 2
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   PALMITIC ACID, SODIUM SULFITE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, OLEIC ACID, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, CETEARETH-50
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption   RESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HC RED 3, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant   COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   ETHANOLAMINE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, HC RED 3, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   SODIUM SULFITE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human respiratory toxicant   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Known human respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) AMMONIA
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ETHANOLAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM SULFITE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) OLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, BASIC RED 2
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ALCOHOL DENATURED, RESORCINOL, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   EDTA, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, CETEARETH-50
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   BISAMINO PEG/ PPG-41/ 3 AMINOETHYL PG-PROPYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   1-DODECANOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CETYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ERYTHORBIC ACID, 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, HC RED 3
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PALMITIC ACID, WATER

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, AMMONIA, ETHANOLAMINE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   ALCOHOL DENATURED
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   1-DODECANOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED, AMMONIA, BISAMINO PEG/ PPG-41/ 3 AMINOETHYL PG-PROPYL DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, OLEIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RESORCINOL, SODIUM SULFITE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE, TETRASODIUM EDTA

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as irritant   EDTA, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) OLEYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
Human respiratory irritant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) AMMONIA
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   ETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   1-DODECANOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, OLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CETEARETH-50
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, PALMITIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, SODIUM SULFITE, T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   AMMONIA, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, RESORCINOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   T-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   P-AMINOPHENOL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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