Garnier Color Breaks 002 Dark Blonde To Light Brown Dimensional Lightener || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GARNIER COLOR BREAKS 002 DARK BLONDE TO LIGHT BROWN DIMENSIONAL LIGHTENER

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Garnier by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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 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:
	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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Potassium Persulfate, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Persulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Urea, Kaolin, Magnesium Stearate, Ammonium Chloride, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, VP/VA Copolymer, Polydecene, Sodium Metasilicate, Magnesium Peroxide, EDTA, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Guar Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Benzoate, Water Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate .

Directions from packaging: Adding the dimensions to your hair is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Mix the Color Breaks Lightening powder with the Color Breaks creme developer. Apply 8-10 breaks wherever you want them with the uniquely designed applicator brush. Wait just 20 minutes, rinse and voila! Breaks that add dimensional tones to your hair.

Warnings from packaging: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. This product contains persulfates and other ingredients which may cause serious irritant, respiratory and/or allergic reactions. Do not inhale or ingest. Prepare and use only in well-ventilated area. Enclosed insert contains important health and safety information. Read accompanying directions completely prior to use. Do not use on relaxed hair.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
CETEARETH-30	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POTASSIUM PERSULFATE	6	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PERSULFATE	6	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	3	65%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
UREA	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM METASILICATE	4	64%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM	1	79%	none identified
EDTA	3	78%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE	3	77%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SODIUM SILICATE	3	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
KAOLIN	1	79%	Occupational hazards
MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE	0	76%	none identified
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
VP/ VA COPOLYMER	1	89%	none identified
SODIUM STANNATE	1	88%	Occupational hazards
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE	0	74%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
POLYDECENE	0	100%	none identified
TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA	0	100%	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		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, EDTA, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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		UREA, SODIUM BENZOATE, KAOLIN, EDTA, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		SODIUM METASILICATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		SODIUM SILICATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		SODIUM PERSULFATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		CETEARETH-30
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		UREA
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Safe for brief discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing	products that are intended to be left on the skin	SODIUM PERSULFATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		KAOLIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, UREA, CETEARETH-30, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, EDTA, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

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		GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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 immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SODIUM SILICATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

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 SILICATE, EDTA, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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		SODIUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VP/ VA COPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-30, SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, UREA
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, EDTA, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM SILICATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), EDTA

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		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, UREA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETEARETH-30
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM SILICATE
Classified as irritant		SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, EDTA, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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		SODIUM METASILICATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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		UREA
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		SODIUM METASILICATE, SODIUM SILICATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		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		SODIUM SILICATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, EDTA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VP/ VA COPOLYMER, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM STANNATE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH, POLYDECENE, MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		KAOLIN, SODIUM STANNATE,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		SODIUM BENZOATE
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE