L'Oréal Couleur Experte Multi-Tonal Color System, Cooler, Light Beige Blonde 9.2 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

L'ORéAL COULEUR EXPERTE MULTI-TONAL COLOR SYSTEM, COOLER, LIGHT BEIGE BLONDE 9.2

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: L'Oréal by L'Oréal

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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: Water Aqua, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Oleth-30, Deceth-5, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-6, Fragrance Parfum, Ethanolamine, Ammonium Thiolactate, Limonene, Ascorbic Acid, Resorcinol, EDTA, Polyquaternium-24, Linalool, P-Phenylenediamine, 2 Methylresorcinol, Geraniol, Hydroxypropyl Bis-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamin, 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol, Citronellol, M-Aminophenol, 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, Guar Gum Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Magnesium Peroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Ultramarines CI 77007, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Water Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Candelilla Wax Candelilla Cera, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trideceth-12, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Methylparaben, Cetrimonium Chloride, Apricot Kernel Oil Prunus Armeniaca, Fragrance Parfum

Directions from packaging: Read and follow the insert.

Warnings from packaging: Haircolor products can cause an allergic reaction which, in certain rare cases, can be serious.Therefore, you must follow these precautions.Do not use ifYou have already had a reaction to a haircolor or hair lightening product.You have a sensitive, itchy or damaged scalp.If you have a tattoo, the risks of allergic reaction may be increased.Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use of this product - see insert.Remember to but your product 2 days ahead of time.Avoid contact of this product with eyes and skin.If product gets into eyes, rinse immediately.Wear gloves provided in kit.Thoroughly rinse hair after application.Do not use on relaxed hair or after bleaching your hair.Do not use over compound henna or progressive color.Do not inhale or ingest.Keep product out of the reach of children.Do not apply on children.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 use for dying the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.This product contains persulfates and other ingredients which may cause serious irritant, respiratory and/or allergic reactions.Prepare and use only in a well-ventilated area.Enclosed insert contains important health and safety information.

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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
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
CETEARETH-30	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
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
M-AMINOPHENOL	6	65%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRONELLOL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLETH-30	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
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)
LAURETH-12	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM GUAR GUM CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA	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
2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL	3	73%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	3	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM SILICATE	3	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
2-METHYLRESORCINOL	2	84%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
OLEIC ACID	1	82%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
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)
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
VP/ VA COPOLYMER	1	89%	none identified
DECETH-5	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM STANNATE	1	88%	Occupational hazards
TRIDECETH-12	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OLEYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE	0	74%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
DECETH-3	0	100%	none identified
HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL BIS HCL HYDROXYPROPYL BIS-N-HYDROXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMIN	0	100%	none identified
POLYDECENE	0	100%	none identified
TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA	0	100%	none identified
AMMONIUM THIOLACTATE	0	100%	none identified
AMODIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-24	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL APRICOT KERNEL OIL PRUNUS ARMENIACA	0	94%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX CANDELILLA WAX CANDELILLA CERA	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ESTERS	0	93%	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, OLEIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), UREA
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL
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		GERANIOL, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - limited evidence		M-AMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LIMONENE

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 nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		SODIUM METASILICATE
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, KAOLIN, M-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, UREA

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		ETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM SILICATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, 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, SODIUM PERSULFATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, CITRONELLOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		UREA, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, RESORCINOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off	products that are intended to be left on the skin	ETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PERSULFATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
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	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		ULTRAMARINES
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-30, CITRONELLOL, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE, GERANIOL, KAOLIN, LINALOOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, OLEIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, RESORCINOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, UREA
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 very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		RESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM SILICATE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL
Known human immune system toxicant		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE

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, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Not suspected to be persistent		TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, EDTA

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, TRIDECETH-12, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ULTRAMARINES, LINALOOL, LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		2-METHYLRESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CITRONELLOL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-30, SODIUM METASILICATE, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, OLETH-30, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, UREA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PERSULFATE, RESORCINOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GERANIOL, EDTA, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant		ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Known human respiratory toxicant		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 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		SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, LIMONENE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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		SODIUM METASILICATE, SODIUM SILICATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), UREA, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, RESORCINOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, ETHANOLAMINE, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, CITRONELLOL, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		TRIDECETH-12, POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM SILICATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EDTA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, LIMONENE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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 moderate doses		TRIDECETH-12, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), M-AMINOPHENOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-30, UREA, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, DECETH-5, CETEARETH-30
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM SILICATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		SODIUM METASILICATE, RESORCINOL, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EDTA, LIMONENE, 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		OLETH-30, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CETYL ESTERS, AMODIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), OLETH-30, SODIUM METASILICATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		M-AMINOPHENOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		SODIUM SILICATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		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		OLETH-30
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		SODIUM METASILICATE
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, SODIUM SILICATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, RESORCINOL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, EDTA, DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, CETYL ESTERS, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMODIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH, SODIUM STANNATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, VP/ VA COPOLYMER, AMMONIUM THIOLACTATE, TRIDECETH-12
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		2-METHYLRESORCINOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYDECENE, POLYQUATERNIUM-24, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, LINALOOL, MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE, LAURETH-12, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL BIS HCL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, DECETH-5, DECETH-3, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CITRONELLOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		KAOLIN, SODIUM STANNATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		SODIUM PERSULFATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

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 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, SODIUM BENZOATE
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN