Cutex Essential Care Nail Polish Remover Pads (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CUTEX ESSENTIAL CARE NAIL POLISH REMOVER PADS (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Cutex by Prestige Brands

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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, 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: ACETONE, WATER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, DIMETHYL GLUTARATE, DIMETHYL SUCCINATE, DIMETHYL ADIPATE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GELATIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, DENATONIUM BENZOATE

Warnings from packaging: Extremely Flammable. Pads and Vapors may ignite. Do not use when smoking. Do not use, store or discard near fire, flame or heat. Keep out of eyes. In case of eye contact immediately flush eyes with water, remove any contact lenses and continue to flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician. Can be harmful to synthetic fabrics, wood finishes, plastics and painted surfaces. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
ACETONE	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHYL GLUTARATE	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DENATONIUM BENZOATE	1	90%	none identified
DIMETHYL SUCCINATE	1	89%	none identified
DIMETHYL ADIPATE	1	88%	none identified
GELATIN	1	88%	none identified
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	1	85%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		ACETONE

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 moderate doses		DIMETHYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		GELATIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ACETONE

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		DENATONIUM BENZOATE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ACETONE
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		GLYCERIN

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
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		DIMETHYL GLUTARATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIMETHYL SUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human cardiovascular toxicant		ACETONE

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		ACETONE
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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, DIMETHYL SUCCINATE, CITRIC ACID, ACETONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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		GLYCERIN
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID
Classified as irritant		PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ACETONE

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		DIMETHYL SUCCINATE, FRAGRANCE, GELATIN, GLYCERIN
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		PANTHENOL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		DIMETHYL GLUTARATE, DIMETHYL ADIPATE, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, ACETONE

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		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ACETONE

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		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID