ARDELL LASHTITE EYELASH ADHESIVE, DARK
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Ardell 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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Methoxyisopropyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., Nitrocellulose, Diethyl Phthalate, Green 6 (CI 61565), Violet 2 (CI 60725), Red 17 (CI 26100), Yellow 11 (CI 45430)
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 end of lash in adhesive, then place onto your own lashes, close to eyelid. Press gently for a few seconds. Continue same method for each lash used. Removal: Your DuraLashes can be easily removed with specially formulated LashFree Adhesive Remover. Never try to pull them off after adhesive has set.
Warnings from packaging: WarningsKeep away from children. Use only as directed. Avoid getting into eyes. If contact occurs, wash immediately with lukewarm water.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DIETHYL PHTHALATE | 8 | 64% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET 2 (CI 60725) | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 17 RED 17 (CI 26100) | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT. | 4 | 77% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| D&C YELLOW 11 YELLOW 11 (CI 45430) | 3 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| D&C GREEN 6 GREEN 6 (CI 61565) | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE METHOXYISOPROPYL ACETATE | 1 | 81% | 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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | DIETHYL PHTHALATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | D&C RED 17 |
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 reproductive toxicity | DIETHYL PHTHALATE, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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 government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | D&C GREEN 6, D&C RED 17, D&C YELLOW 11, D&C VIOLET 2 |
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 | DIETHYL PHTHALATE |
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) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIETHYL 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 | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | D&C RED 17 |
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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | D&C VIOLET 2 |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C RED 17, PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 1, DIETHYL PHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | D&C GREEN 6 |
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) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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 | D&C VIOLET 2, NITROCELLULOSE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | DIETHYL 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 | DIETHYL PHTHALATE |
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 | DIETHYL PHTHALATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | DIETHYL PHTHALATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | DIETHYL 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 | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NITROCELLULOSE |
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 | DIETHYL 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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | D&C RED 17 |
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