Just for Men Hair Color 30 Light-Medium Brown || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

JUST FOR MEN HAIR COLOR 30 LIGHT-MEDIUM BROWN

last updated: 02/12/10 brand: Just For Men by Combe Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

70%

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, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Ethoxydiglycol, C11-15 Pareth-3, Vegetable Fatty Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Oleyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Sodium Sulfite, Erythorbic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-22, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Vera Extract, Chamomile Extract, P-Phenylenediamine, M-Aminophenol, Resorcinol, 1-Naphthol, 4-Chlororesorcinol, M-Phenylenediamine, Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone. Color Developer: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide.

Warnings from packaging: 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. Do not use if you have skin depigmentation problems such as white patches on your skin (a condition called Vitiligo), or if you have a family history of skin depigmentation problems, as an allergic reaction or skin irritation may cause loss of skin pigment.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE	10	52%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RESORCINOL	10	52%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE	7	63%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
1-NAPHTHOL	8	60%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
4-CHLORORESORCINOL	5	68%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	3	65%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
M-AMINOPHENOL	6	65%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE	5	68%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
VEGETABLE FATTY ACID	4	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM SULFITE	3	87%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
C11-15 PARETH-3	1	88%	none identified
ERYTHORBIC ACID	1	87%	none identified
OLEYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRISODIUM EDTA	1	86%	Enhanced skin absorption
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILE EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE VERA EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-22	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM SULFITE, ERYTHORBIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, 1-NAPHTHOL
Mutagen - limited evidence		M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 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		M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		1-NAPHTHOL
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		M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, RESORCINOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		1-NAPHTHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		VEGETABLE FATTY ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		4-CHLORORESORCINOL, 1-NAPHTHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL

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		1-NAPHTHOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		RESORCINOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SODIUM SULFITE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
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		4-CHLORORESORCINOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		1-NAPHTHOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		RESORCINOL

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 system toxicant - moderate evidence		VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, SODIUM SULFITE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, 1-NAPHTHOL
Known human immune system toxicant		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, FRAGRANCE

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, C11-15 PARETH-3, PANTHENOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, TRISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant		VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, SODIUM SULFITE
Known human lung and skin toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne); products for use on skin	1-NAPHTHOL
Known human respiratory toxicant		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM SULFITE, RESORCINOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		RESORCINOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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 SULFITE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		C11-15 PARETH-3, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
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)	OLEYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, 1-NAPHTHOL

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE
Insufficient data to determine safety		1-NAPHTHOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 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		TRISODIUM EDTA
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		1-NAPHTHOL
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 SULFITE, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RESORCINOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYQUATERNIUM-22, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, C11-15 PARETH-3
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		1-NAPHTHOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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		VEGETABLE FATTY ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		1-NAPHTHOL

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		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE