BRAND: Herbatint
Manufacturer: Bioforce Of America, Ltd.
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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. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- 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.
| Ingredients used by this brand: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other 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 |
See all 43 products by Herbatint
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: hair color and bleaching (22)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 10 | 52% | 22 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| RESORCINOL | 10 | 52% | 22 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| O-AMINOPHENOL | 8 | 57% | 22 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| P-AMINOPHENOL | 8 | 57% | 22 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 20 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 7 | 63% | 22 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOLAMINE | 7 | 66% | 22 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PEG-2 OLEAMINE | 4 | 75% | 22 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 75% | 19 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | 6 | 70% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | 3 | 65% | 22 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| M-AMINOPHENOL | 6 | 65% | 22 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ETHYLENE GLYCOL | 5 | 74% | 22 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHOXYETHANOL, METHOXYETHANOL), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 22 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-5 | 3 | 100% | 22 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SODIUM SULFITE | 3 | 87% | 19 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| EDTA | 3 | 78% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 3 | 71% | 19 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | 19 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ETIDRONIC ACID | 2 | 79% | 22 products | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 19 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 19 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 94% | 20 products | none identified |
| TALL OIL ACID | 1 | 93% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | 19 products | none identified |
| THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | 1 | 88% | 19 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE | 1 | 75% | 19 products | Cancer |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 19 products | none identified |
| CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA (QUININE) BARK EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 22 products | none identified |
| CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| JUGLANS (WALNUT) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 22 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 20 products | none identified |
| RHEUM L. (RHUBARB) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 22 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 22 products | none identified |
| SIMETHICONE | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| ORIGANUM VULGARE FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) BRAN LIPIDS | 0 | 100% | 20 products | none identified |
| LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 22 products | innocuous |
* 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 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL | |
| Mutagen - limited evidence | M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, M-AMINOPHENOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL |
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 developmental toxicity | ETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ETIDRONIC ACID, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM METABISULFITE |
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 government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | product not intended as hair dye/bleach | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| 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 | PEG-2 OLEAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
| 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 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | products for use on the lips | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PEG-2 OLEAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, ETIDRONIC ACID, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | 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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | RESORCINOL | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | ETIDRONIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
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 | FRAGRANCE, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| 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 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | SODIUM METABISULFITE, TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ETHANOLAMINE, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | ETIDRONIC ACID, EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | M-AMINOPHENOL |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-2 OLEAMINE, 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) | CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TALL OIL ACID | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, 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 | ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM METABISULFITE |
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 | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ETHANOLAMINE, ETIDRONIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PEG-2 OLEAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RESORCINOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM SULFITE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL |
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, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ETHYLENE GLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | SODIUM SULFITE |
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 | M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ETHANOLAMINE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, O-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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