CARGO TEXASLASH MASCARA, BLACK
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: CARGO by CARGO Cosmetics Corp.
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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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Aqua (Water), Isopropyl Alcohol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Stearic Acid, Tricontanyl PVP, Dimethicone, Ceteareth 12, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Ceteth 20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Rayon, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Disodium EDTA, Quaternium 15, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, May Contain (+/-): Ultramarines (CI 77007), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| CETEARETH-12 | 5 | 71% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| COUMARIN | 7 | 46% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| QUATERNIUM-15 | 6 | 65% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3 CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE | 5 | 62% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | 4 | 86% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CETETH-20 | 3 | 84% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CI 77499 | 3 | 74% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| ULTRAMARINES | 2 | 90% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | 2 | 81% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HYDROLYZED KERATIN | 2 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | 1 | 90% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| POLYVINYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 79% | none identified |
| DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRICONTANYL PVP | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CI 77492 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| RAYON | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | QUATERNIUM-15, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CI 77499, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, CETEARETH-12, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED KERATIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | COUMARIN, LYRAL |
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 | ULTRAMARINES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-15, CETETH-20, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, COUMARIN, CETEARETH-12 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE |
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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, QUATERNIUM-15 |
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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | QUATERNIUM-15, FRAGRANCE, LYRAL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COUMARIN |
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 bioaccumulative | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), QUATERNIUM-15, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | CI 77499, IRON OXIDES, MICA |
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) | SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ULTRAMARINES, CETETH-20, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CETEARETH-12, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CI 77499 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | QUATERNIUM-15, DISODIUM EDTA, COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA |
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 | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
| 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 | CI 77499, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, LECITHIN, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEESWAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES, LECITHIN, 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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), QUATERNIUM-15, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN |
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 high doses | CETETH-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), LYRAL, QUATERNIUM-15, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CETEARETH-12, STEARIC ACID | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL OLEATE |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETETH-20 | |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, QUATERNIUM-15, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETETH-20, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BEESWAX, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | RAYON, CI 77499, CI 77492, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRICONTANYL PVP, LYRAL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, FRAGRANCE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE |
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 | CI 77499 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA |
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CI 77499 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CETETH-20, CITRIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA |
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