MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS SALON FORMULA TOP COAT (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Merle Norman Cosmetics by Merle Norman Cosmetics, 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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, DC VIOLET #2, BUTYL ACETATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ETHYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, AMYL ACETATE, TOSYLAMIDE/FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, NITROCELLULOSE, CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| TOLUENE | 10 | 54% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BENZENE), Occupational hazards |
| 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 |
| BENZOPHENONE-1 | 5 | 79% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| SOLVENT VIOLET 13 DC VIOLET #2 | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | 4 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOLUENE, SOLVENT VIOLET 13 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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 high doses | TOLUENE | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | 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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, TOLUENE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics | TOLUENE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | SOLVENT VIOLET 13, 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 | ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, AMYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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 system disruption at high doses | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BENZOPHENONE-1 |
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 | TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | TOLUENE | |
| 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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZOPHENONE-1, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, SOLVENT VIOLET 13 | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | TOLUENE, ETHYL 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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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 | TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | AMYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | ETHYL 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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | TOLUENE | |
| 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, BENZOPHENONE-1, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SOLVENT VIOLET 13, NITROCELLULOSE, CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | TOLUENE |
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 | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | AMYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE |
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 | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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