Ion Curl Defining Styling Creme (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ION CURL DEFINING STYLING CREME (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Ion by Ion Professional Products, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

76%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, FRAGRANCE, PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PEG/PPG-14/4 DIMETHICONE, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, VP/VA COPOLYMER, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, LINALOOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL	5	64%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE	5	62%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POLYQUATERNIUM-37	0	94%	none identified
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	1	90%	none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE	0	90%	Enhanced skin absorption
VP/ VA COPOLYMER	1	89%	none identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE	0	100%	none identified
PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6	0	100%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11	0	93%	none identified
WATER	0	0%	innocuous

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		LIMONENE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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 developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		LILIAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		LYRAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LILIAL, LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s)		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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)		LIMONENE

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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LILIAL

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		LILIAL

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)
Possible human immune system toxicant		LILIAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, LYRAL

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VP/ VA COPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PANTHENOL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CITRIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		LIMONENE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, CITRIC ACID, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		LIMONENE

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		LYRAL, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, LILIAL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE

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		PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
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		TETRASODIUM EDTA, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-14/ 4 DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, VP/ VA COPOLYMER, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, LYRAL, LINALOOL, LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, LILIAL, CITRIC ACID, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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 low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID