Delux Beauty Nail Polish, Velocity, Pink Squirrel, Hot Pants, Delilah (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DELUX BEAUTY NAIL POLISH, VELOCITY, PINK SQUIRREL, HOT PANTS, DELILAH (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Delux Beauty by Delux Beauty Products

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

80%

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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, POLYESTER RESIN, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, ETOCRYLENE, BENZOPHENONE, MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED IRON OXIDE, BLACK IRON OXIDE, MICA, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, D&C RED 7 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE, GUANINE, D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, D&C YELLOW 11, D&C RED 33 (TOLUENE AND FORMALDEHYDE FREE)

Warnings from packaging: Keep away from heat and flame.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TOLUENE (May Contain)	10	54%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BENZENE), Occupational hazards
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE	10	49%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	5	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ETHYL ACETATE	4	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
D&C VIOLET 2 (May Contain)	2	71%	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYL ALCOHOL	5	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	90%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C RED 33 (May Contain)	1	75%	none identified
D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain)	0	75%	none identified
D&C YELLOW 11 (May Contain)	0	75%	none identified
D&C RED 7 LAKE D&C RED 7 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CAMPHOR	4	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
IRON OXIDES RED IRON OXIDE (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C BLUE 1 (May Contain)	1	83%	none identified
BENZOPHENONE	2	79%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYL ACETATE	1	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
NITROCELLULOSE	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE (May Contain)	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE	1	93%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, FREE AMINES)
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain)	1	89%	none identified
ETOCRYLENE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GUANINE (May Contain)	1	88%	none identified
BUTYL ACETATE	1	78%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
POLYESTER RESIN	0	100%	none identified
STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE	0	100%	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOLUENE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		D&C VIOLET 2
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, FD&C BLUE 1, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, CAMPHOR, BUTYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE

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		TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE

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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		TOLUENE, D&C RED 33, D&C RED 7 LAKE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		BUTYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CAMPHOR
Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics		TOLUENE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		PROPYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BENZOPHENONE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C BLUE 1
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		CAMPHOR
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE

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		BENZOPHENONE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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)
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)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		TOLUENE
Known human immune system toxicant		DIBUTYL 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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		MICA, IRON OXIDES, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BENZOPHENONE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CAMPHOR, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE, MICA, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ETOCRYLENE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TOLUENE, DIBUTYL 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 high doses		BENZOPHENONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TOLUENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BUTYL ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE
Classified as irritant		ETHYL ACETATE

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		BUTYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE
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		TOLUENE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		TOLUENE
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		ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BUTYL ACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, PROPYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, POLYESTER RESIN, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, ETOCRYLENE, CAMPHOR, BENZOPHENONE

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 high doses		PROPYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BUTYL ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CAMPHOR, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		TOLUENE

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BENZOPHENONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE