REVLON MULTI CARE BASE & TOP COAT 965
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Revlon by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tribenzoin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propyl Acetate, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Triacetin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil (Black Currant), Vaccinium Vitis Idaea Seed Oil, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Etocrylene, PPG 2 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Violet 2 (CI 60725)
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFlammable--Keep away from heat or flame.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PPG-2 DIMETHICONE | 5 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET 2 (CI 60725) | 2 | 71% | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TRIACETIN | 2 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYL ACETATE | 1 | 79% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TRIBENZOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ETOCRYLENE | 1 | 89% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL (BLACK CURRANT) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TRIACETIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE |
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 | PPG-2 DIMETHICONE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | PPG-2 DIMETHICONE |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | TRIACETIN | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL 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 | PROPYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PPG-2 DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | TRIACETIN, ETOCRYLENE |
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 | PPG-2 DIMETHICONE, PROPYL ACETATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIACETIN, TRIBENZOIN, BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE |
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 | PROPYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | D&C VIOLET 2, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, NITROCELLULOSE |
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) |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYL ACETATE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | BUTYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | ETHYL ACETATE, 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) |
| 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 | BUTYL ACETATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, TRIBENZOIN, VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA SEED OIL | |
| 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 | ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, ETOCRYLENE | |
| 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 | ETHYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIACETIN, PPG-2 DIMETHICONE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER |
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 high doses | BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYL ACETATE |
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