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L'ORéAL EXCELLENCE CREME TRIPLE PROTECTION COLOR CREME, MEDIUM MAPLE BROWN, 5AR

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: L'Oréal by L'Oréal

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.


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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleth-30, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-22, Ethanolamine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl, M-Aminophenol, P-Aminophenol, 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, 6-Hydroxyindole, Dimethicone, Pentasodium Pentetate, Linalool, P-Phenylenediamine, Carbomer, Resorcinol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Fragrance Parfum, Water Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance Parfum, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Methylparaben, Polyquaternium-22, Pentasodium Pentetate, Hydrolyzed Oats, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Citric Acid, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, 2-Oleamino-1, 3-Octadecadiol, Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Trideceth-12, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Panthenol, Candelilla Wax Candelilla Cera, Benzyl Salicylate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Methylparaben, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Fragrance Parfum

Directions from packaging: Important:Follow the usage advisory.Read and follow the insert.Store between 50 and 80 degrees F.

Warnings from packaging: Usage Advisory - Safety Warnings:Important - Haircolor products can cause an allergic reaction which, in certain rare cases, can be severe. Therefore, you must follow these precautions.Do not use if:you already had a reaction to a haircolor productyou have a sensitive, itchy or damaged scalpIf you have a tattoo, the risk of allergic reaction may be increased.Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use of this product - see insert. Remember to buy your product 2 days ahead of time.Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If product gets into eyes, rinse immediately.Wear gloves provided in kit.Thoroughly rinse hair after application.Do not use over compound henna or progressive color.Keep product out of the reach of children.Do not apply on children.This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made.This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE1052%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RESORCINOL1052%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
P-AMINOPHENOL857%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-30571%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE766%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTYLPARABEN679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM METABISULFITE670%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE365%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
M-AMINOPHENOL665%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
LILIAL
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
564%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LYRAL
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
562%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GERANIOL661%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLPARABEN580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE473%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZYL BENZOATE565%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL465%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL565%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLETH-30387%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891
181%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE468%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
6-HYDROXYINDOLE367%Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-123100%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%Violations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE282%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE281%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LAURIC ACID174%Neurotoxicity
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%Multiple, additive exposure sources
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%none identified
SODIUM STANNATE188%Occupational hazards
TRIDECETH-12188%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL175%Cancer
2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE175%Cancer
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE074%none identified
2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL
2-OLEAMINO-1 3-OCTADECADIOL
0100%none identified
DECETH-30100%none identified
HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE0100%none identified
HYDROLYZED OATS0100%none identified
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN0100%none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-220100%none identified
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE0100%none identified
TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA0100%none identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
CANDELILLA WAX CANDELILLA CERA
093%none identified
CARBOMER093%none identified
CETYL ESTERS093%none identified
WATER00%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   PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM METABISULFITE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - limited evidence   M-AMINOPHENOL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   LAURIC ACID
Mutagen - limited evidence   P-AMINOPHENOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   RESORCINOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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   SODIUM METABISULFITE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, LILIAL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, RESORCINOL, CETEARETH-30, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, DIMETHICONE, LYRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
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)   LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, RESORCINOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off products that are intended to be left on the skin ETHANOLAMINE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN

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   GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CITRONELLOL, CETEARETH-30
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   LAURIC ACID, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   LILIAL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   RESORCINOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity products for use on skin 6-HYDROXYINDOLE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant   LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, BENZYL BENZOATE
Known human immune system toxicant   RESORCINOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant   SODIUM METABISULFITE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, LYRAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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), SODIUM METABISULFITE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent   TRIDECETH-12

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)   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIDECETH-12, PANTHENOL, LINALOOL, LAURIC ACID
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETEARETH-30
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   PHENOXYETHANOL, OLETH-30, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses   TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, RESORCINOL, GERANIOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human immune system toxicant   SODIUM METABISULFITE, P-AMINOPHENOL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ETHANOLAMINE
Known human respiratory toxicant   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, METHYLPARABEN

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   SODIUM METABISULFITE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, 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   TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE, ETHANOLAMINE, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LAURIC ACID, LINALOOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   PANTHENOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin   TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM METABISULFITE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE

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   TRIDECETH-12, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), P-AMINOPHENOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LAURIC ACID, LYRAL, M-AMINOPHENOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   OLETH-30, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-30, LILIAL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   LINALOOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE

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   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMODIMETHICONE, OLETH-30, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ESTERS, OLETH-30
Insufficient data to determine safety   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Insufficient data to determine safety   P-AMINOPHENOL
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   PROPYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL, OLETH-30
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
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   P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Insufficient data to determine safety   M-AMINOPHENOL
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   SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
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   LAURIC ACID, M-AMINOPHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, CETYL ESTERS, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMODIMETHICONE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   TRIDECETH-12, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM STANNATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, LAURETH-12, LINALOOL, LYRAL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED OATS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, DECETH-3, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL

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   P-AMINOPHENOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   SODIUM STANNATE,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, M-AMINOPHENOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BENZYL BENZOATE, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ETHANOLAMINE

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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