Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil Eye Color, Zaire || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SUE DEVITT EYE INTENSIFIER PENCIL EYE COLOR, ZAIRE

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Sue Devitt by New Kingdom

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

84%

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Wax Base: Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, PEG 6 Beeswax, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Nylon 12, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, Mica, Ultramarines, Titanium Dioxide, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Yellow 5 Lake, Aluminum Powder, Bismuth Oxychloride, Blue 1 Lake, Carmine, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Chromium Oxide Greens, Manganese Violet, Red 40 Lake, Zinc Oxide, Preservative: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM POWDER	7	82%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-6 BEESWAX	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS PRESERVATIVE	4	100%	Miscellaneous
UNSPECIFIED WAXES WAX BASE	4	100%	Miscellaneous
D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 40 LAKE	4	82%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS	3	86%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ETHYLENE/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE	1	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
PARAFFIN	2	80%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET	0	94%	none identified
CERESIN	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ACETATE	1	93%	none identified
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE	0	94%	none identified
NYLON-12	0	94%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PARAFFIN,
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE
Cancer - strong evidence		ALUMINUM POWDER
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, POLYETHYLENE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BHT

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)
Human musculoskeletal toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM POWDER, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-6 BEESWAX
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ETHYLENE/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

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 moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ULTRAMARINES

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 disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		BHT

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLYBUTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES

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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
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	CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OZOKERITE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYBUTENE
One or more animal studies show no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ULTRAMARINES, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
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	PARAFFIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-6 BEESWAX, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA, ALUMINUM POWDER, POLYETHYLENE
Known human respiratory toxicant		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, METHYLPARABEN

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		ALUMINUM POWDER
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		UNSPECIFIED WAXES, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS

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		IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PARAFFIN, PEG-6 BEESWAX, D&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, METHYLPARABEN, CARMINE, BHT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ULTRAMARINES

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYBUTENE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 low doses		BHT, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CETYL ACETATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE, POLYBUTENE

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, NYLON-12, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, ALUMINUM POWDER, CETYL ACETATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE, ETHYLENE/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
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		POLYBUTENE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CERESIN, BHT, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		UNSPECIFIED WAXES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-6 BEESWAX

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		ALUMINUM POWDER
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PARAFFIN, MICA, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BHT,
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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYETHYLENE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
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)