Duo Eyelash Adhesive, Dark Tone || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DUO EYELASH ADHESIVE, DARK TONE

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

66%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Cellulose Gum, Sodium DodecylBenzene Sulfonate, Rubber Latex, Fragrance (Parfum), Formalin, Ammonium Hydroxide.

Directions from packaging: NOTE: Put on your eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner before your false lashes. Apply a thin line along base of false lash. (Never apply directly to your eyelids.) Let set for 30 seconds or until sticky. During this time, holding the lash by both ends of the base strip, flex it back and forth forming the shape of a horseshoe. This contours the base strip to fit your lid easily and comfortably Center the lash close to the base of your natural lashes and press ends into place. To secure the lash firmly, gently press down the lash strip from one end to the other until adhesive is dry.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)	10	47%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
RUBBER LATEX	6	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE	2	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		RUBBER LATEX, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Known human carcinogen		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)

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		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		RUBBER LATEX
Human developmental toxicant - moderate evidence		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)

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		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
Recommendation to minimize use in cosmetics - Keep concentration to minimum: warning from industry safety panel		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)

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 moderate doses		SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)
Human immune toxicant - strong evidence		RUBBER LATEX
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)

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		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Known human respiratory toxicant		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN), AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN), CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, RUBBER LATEX, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

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		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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 low doses		SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN), AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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		FRAGRANCE, RUBBER LATEX
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		CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		AMMONIUM 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 low doses		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		RUBBER LATEX

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		CELLULOSE GUM
Cancer - moderate evidence - immune system		FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN)