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COLORSILK HAIR COLOR 1N BLACK

last updated: 06/18/09 brand: Colorsilk by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
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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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: Colorant: Aqua ((Water) Eau), Oleic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethanolamine, PEG-2 Soyamine, Lauramide MEA, p-Phenylenediamine, Lauryl Pyrrolidone, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Sulfite, Parfum (Fragrance), Wheat Amino Acids, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Sorbitol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-28, Laneth-5, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Erythorbic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl, Resorcinol, m-Aminophenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Amyl Cinnamal. Cream Developer: Aqua ((Water) Eau), Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Disodium Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylparaben, EDTA. After Color Conditioner: Aqua ((Water) Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Methoxypropylgluconamide, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Triisostearyl Citrate, Isostearyl Glycolate, Isostearyl Lactate, Diisostearyl Malate, Diisostearoyl Trimethylolpropane Siloxy Silicate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ceteareth-20, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Directions from packaging: Follow full directions enclosed.

Warnings from packaging: Hair colorants can cause allergic reactions, which in rare instances can be severe. Tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. To reduce your risk, follow these instructions: Do not use this product at all if you have already experienced any reaction to coloring products; you have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp. In these cases, consult a doctor before using any hair color product. Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each product use even if you have already used coloring products before. Follow enclosed instructions. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows. Rinse hair well after application. Wear suitable gloves. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to be used on children. Enclosed insert contains important healthy and safety information. Read accompanying directions into use. 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 used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows - to do so may cause blindness. Sealed for your protection.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE1052%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RESORCINOL1052%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-2 SOYAMINE673%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETEARETH-20571%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE766%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
COUMARIN746%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
M-AMINOPHENOL665%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE365%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LYRAL
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
562%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
GERANIOL661%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LINALOOL565%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRONELLOL465%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
UNSPECIFIED COLOR
COLORANT
4100%Miscellaneous
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAURETH-93100%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM SULFITE387%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%Persistence and bioaccumulation
EDTA378%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
STEARETH-10 ALLYL ETHER/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
CITRIC ACID272%Violations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%Allergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE368%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN288%Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
OLEIC ACID182%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PHOSPHORIC ACID279%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAURYL PYRROLIDONE278%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LAURAMIDE MEA194%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%none identified
ISOSTEARYL LACTATE094%none identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE190%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIBUTYL CITRATE190%none identified
SORBITOL188%none identified
C11-15 PARETH-7188%none identified
TRIDECETH-12188%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OLEYL ALCOHOL187%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ERYTHORBIC ACID187%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM PHOSPHATE186%none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%none identified
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL175%Cancer
WHEAT AMINO ACIDS0100%none identified
HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT
HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT
0100%none identified
GELLIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT0100%none identified
SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT
SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA EXTRACT
0100%none identified
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL0100%none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-280100%none identified
BUTETH-30100%none identified
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE0100%none identified
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE DIMER DILINOLEATE0100%none identified
METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE0100%none identified
SILK AMINO ACIDS0100%none identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER0100%none identified
TRIISOSTEARYL CITRATE0100%none identified
ISOSTEARYL GLYCOLATE0100%none identified
DIISOSTEAROYL TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE SILOXY SILICATE0100%none identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%none identified
HYDROLYZED SILK094%none identified
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE094%none identified
LANETH-5093%none identified
WATER00%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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LINALOOL
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   SORBITOL, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, ETHANOLAMINE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, EDTA, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - limited evidence   M-AMINOPHENOL, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, COUMARIN

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 high doses   HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, M-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
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 reproductive effects at high doses   COUMARIN

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   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARETH-10 ALLYL ETHER/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PEG-2 SOYAMINE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, ETHANOLAMINE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, CETEARETH-20, RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, M-AMINOPHENOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LYRAL, M-AMINOPHENOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)   LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, RESORCINOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN

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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity   METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   TRIBUTYL CITRATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, RESORCINOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE,
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   CETEARETH-20, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   SODIUM SULFITE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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)
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL SALICYLATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   RESORCINOL, 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)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   SODIUM SULFITE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity products for use on skin LAURYL PYRROLIDONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant   LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL
Known human immune system toxicant   RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LYRAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, COUMARIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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   PHOSPHORIC ACID, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EDTA
Not suspected to be persistent   TRIDECETH-12, PEG-2 SOYAMINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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   LAURAMIDE MEA
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TRIDECETH-12, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SORBITOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, C11-15 PARETH-7, BENZYL SALICYLATE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETEARETH-20, TETRASODIUM EDTA, OLEIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURYL PYRROLIDONE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-2 SOYAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, RESORCINOL, GERANIOL, EDTA, COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant   SODIUM SULFITE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human respiratory toxicant   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant   ETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant   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   PHOSPHORIC ACID
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   UNSPECIFIED COLOR
Prohibited for use in food   COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling   LAURYL PYRROLIDONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE
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   PEG-2 SOYAMINE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITOL, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, RESORCINOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PHOSPHORIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, ETHANOLAMINE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   PEG-2 SOYAMINE, PANTHENOL

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, PEG-2 SOYAMINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   PHOSPHORIC ACID, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EDTA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, LAURYL PYRROLIDONE, PROPYLPARABEN

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 SULFITE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   TRIDECETH-12, M-AMINOPHENOL, LYRAL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID, C11-15 PARETH-7
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   TETRASODIUM EDTA, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   LINALOOL, LAURYL PYRROLIDONE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant   SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EDTA

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Insufficient data to determine safety   M-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   AMODIMETHICONE
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   LANETH-5, SODIUM SULFITE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   LANETH-5, M-AMINOPHENOL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   STEARETH-10 ALLYL ETHER/ ACRYLATES 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   SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, RESORCINOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, OLEIC ACID, M-AMINOPHENOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, AMODIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   WHEAT AMINO ACIDS, TRIISOSTEARYL CITRATE, TRIDECETH-12, SILK AMINO ACIDS, PEG-2 SOYAMINE, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, LAURETH-9, GELLIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT, UNSPECIFIED COLOR, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, SORBITOL, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-28, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE, LYRAL, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE DIMER DILINOLEATE, LINALOOL, LAURYL PYRROLIDONE, LAURAMIDE MEA, ISOSTEARYL LACTATE, ISOSTEARYL GLYCOLATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, DIISOSTEAROYL TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE SILOXY SILICATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, C11-15 PARETH-7, BUTETH-3, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL

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 very low doses   P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHOSPHORIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COUMARIN

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