TIN OXIDE
Abrasive; Bulking Agent; Opacifying Agent; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Also listed as
CI 77861; STANNIC OXIDE; TIN MONOXIDE; TIN OXIDE (SNO) ; C.I. 77861; MESA; STANNIC DIOXIDE; STANNIC OXIDE; STANNOUS OXIDE; T 10 (OXIDE) ; TIN DIOXIDE
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 this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- 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.
| This ingredient: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
 | Other strong concerns for this ingredient: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
 | Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Data gaps |
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See products containing TIN OXIDE | |
About TIN OXIDE: Tin Oxide is the inorganic oxide.
TIN OXIDE has reported used in the following product types: eye shadow (84); nail polish (61); lipstick (60); lip gloss (47); blush (23); lip plumper (13); bronzer/highlighter (12); eye liner (11); moisturizer (9); sunscreen: lip balm (9)
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Occupational hazards
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | National Library of Medicine HazMap | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | National Library of Medicine HazMap | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2005 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2007 |
Enhanced skin absorption
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Suspected nano-scale ingredients with potential to absorb into the skin | Nanomaterial Database |
Ecotoxicology
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 349 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results -> | PubMed |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | TIN OXIDE (SNO) | •This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. The chemical was flagged for suspected persistence. |
| National Library of Medicine HazMap | TIN OXIDE | •Bioaccumulates: Yes; •TLV (ACGIH) - Threshold limit value (ACGIH): 2 mg/m3, as Sn; |
| National Library of Medicine HazMap | TIN OXIDE | •Bioaccumulates: Yes; •TLV (ACGIH) - Threshold limit value (ACGIH): 2 mg/m3, as Sn; |
| Nanomaterial Database | TIN OXIDE | •potential nano-scale ingredient |
| RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2005 | TIN OXIDE | • occupationally related - ACGIH TLV (human TWA) |
| RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2007 | TIN OXIDE | • occupationally related - ACGIH TLV (human TWA) |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| National Library of Medicine HazMap | NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents. |
| Nanomaterial Database | NanoWerk. 2007. Nanomaterial Database. Available online: http://www.nanowerk.com/phpscripts/n_dbsearch.php |
| RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2005 | RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2005 |
| RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2007 | RTECS®- TLV/BEI,2007 |
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