ANDREA MOD PERMA-LASH ADHESIVE FOR INDIVIDUAL LASH, CLEAR
last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Andrea by American International Industries
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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), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Ethoxyethanol Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nitrocellulose, Diethylhexyl Phthalate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Castor, Silica
Directions from packaging: Just Follow These 3 Easy Steps:Clean your own lashes with non-oily make-up remover or soap and water.Place a drop of adhesive on a piece of foil. Dip knotted end of lash in adhesive, then place knot onto your own lashes, close to eyelid. Press gently for a few seconds.Continue same method for each lash used.
Warnings from packaging: Keep away from children. Use only as directed. Avoid getting into eyes. If contact occurs, wash immediately with lukewarm water. Easy-to-use lash applicator instructions are included in each Andrea Perma-Lash package.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE | 10 | 53% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE | 9 | 63% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 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 |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL CASTOR | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Possible human carcinogen | DIETHYLHEXYL 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) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE, DIETHYLHEXYL 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) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE, ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE, DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE, ETHOXYETHANOL 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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DIETHYLHEXYL 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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | DIETHYLHEXYL 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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE |
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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | NITROCELLULOSE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SILICA, CASTOR OIL |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at low doses | ETHOXYETHANOL 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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | DIETHYLHEXYL 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 | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE, ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as irritant | 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 | CASTOR OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE | |
| 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 | CASTOR OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE |
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 | SILICA | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE, ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE |
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