COVERGIRL CONTINUOUS COLOR NAILPOLISH (CLEAR) (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Cover Girl by Procter & Gamble
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: ETHYL ACETATE, VIOLET 2 (LABEL ABBREVIATION), BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, SUCROSE BENZOATE, TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIYL DIBENZOATE, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET 2 (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 2 | 71% | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIYL DIBENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYVINYL BUTYRAL | 0 | 89% | none identified |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SUCROSE BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Possible human carcinogen | D&C VIOLET 2 |
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) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE |
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 | BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 blood effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE |
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 | ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| High human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE |
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 | SUCROSE BENZOATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C VIOLET 2, BUTYL ACETATE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIYL DIBENZOATE |
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 | ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | BUTYL ACETATE |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIYL DIBENZOATE | |
| 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 | ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NITROCELLULOSE, SUCROSE BENZOATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 | BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE |
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) |
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