SALLY HANSEN TEFLON TUFF TEFLON TUFF BASE & TOP COAT
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Sally Hansen by Del Laboratories, Inc.
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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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, TOSYLAMIDE/FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYL ACETATE, AMYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, CAMPHOR, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, BENZOPHENONE-1, OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, OCTYL SALICYLATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, TEFLON, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, FLUOROALPHALIC POLYMERIC ACETATE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, D&C RED NO. 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 34 CALCIUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 34 CALCIUM LAKE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, IRON OXIDES, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, GUANINE, MICA, ALUMINUM POWDER, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE.
Directions from packaging: Shake well. Apply 1 to 2 coats.
Warnings from packaging: Keep away from heat and flame.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | 10 | 49% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ALUMINUM POWDER (May Contain) | 7 | 83% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (May Contain) | 5 | 75% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CALCIUM FLUORIDE | 6 | 68% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 66% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE D&C RED NO. 6 BARIUM LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 90% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) | 1 | 82% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| DIACETONE ALCOHOL | 1 | 81% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 76% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE D&C RED NO. 34 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain) | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| D&C RED 7 LAKE D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 73% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | 4 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCTISALATE OCTYL SALICYLATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| BENZOPHENONE-1 | 3 | 79% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MICA (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (May Contain) | 2 | 92% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption |
| PTFE (TEFLON) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID) |
| IRON OXIDES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| PROPYL ACETATE | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | 1 | 93% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, FREE AMINES) |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GUANINE (May Contain) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | 1 | 84% | Occupational hazards |
| AMYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FLUOROALPHALIC POLYMERIC ACETATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PTFE (TEFLON), POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GUANINE, ETHYL ACETATE, CAMPHOR, CALCIUM FLUORIDE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Cancer - strong evidence | ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CAMPHOR | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CALCIUM FLUORIDE, OCTISALATE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE, AMYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYL ACETATE, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM POWDER |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PTFE (TEFLON), TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, OCTISALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, ETHYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, BUTYL ACETATE, CAMPHOR, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, BENZOPHENONE-1, ALUMINUM POWDER, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA, IRON OXIDES |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIACETONE ALCOHOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, PTFE (TEFLON), FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at low doses | CAMPHOR, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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) |
| Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MICA, ETHYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, AMYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIACETONE ALCOHOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, ETHYL ACETATE, CAMPHOR, BUTYL ACETATE |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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) |
| Not known to be a wildlife or environmental toxin | PTFE (TEFLON), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MICA, ETHYL ACETATE, GUANINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, CAMPHOR, BUTYL ACETATE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, BENZOPHENONE-1, AMYL ACETATE, ALUMINUM POWDER | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, OCTISALATE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), OCTISALATE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | BUTYL ACETATE, AMYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| 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 | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| 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 | ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BENZOPHENONE-1, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PTFE (TEFLON), TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, OCTISALATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, FLUOROALPHALIC POLYMERIC ACETATE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR, CALCIUM FLUORIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER |
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 moderate doses | ALUMINUM POWDER, CAMPHOR, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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