Orly Nail Color, Blue Mood; Electric Pink; In the Pink; Indian Summer; Lik'n Lilac; 1970 (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ORLY NAIL COLOR, BLUE MOOD; ELECTRIC PINK; IN THE PINK; INDIAN SUMMER; LIK'N LILAC; 1970 (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Orly by Orly International, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

78%

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 does not test on animals.

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, 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: BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, TOLUENE, NITROCELLULOSE, TOSYLAMIDE/FORMALDEHYDE, RESIN, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMELITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, GUANINE. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, IRON OXIDES, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 34 CALCIUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, CITRIC ACID.

Directions from packaging: Shake well. Apply 2 coats.

Warnings from packaging: Keep away from heat and children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TOLUENE	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
BENZOPHENONE-1	5	79%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYL ACETATE	4	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	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 34 CALCIUM LAKE D&C RED NO. 34 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain)	0	75%	none identified
D&C RED 7 LAKE D&C RED NO. 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
TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CAMPHOR	4	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER (May Contain)	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CITRIC ACID (May Contain)	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
NITROCELLULOSE	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE	1	93%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, FREE AMINES)
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain)	1	89%	none identified
GUANINE	1	88%	none identified
DIACETONE ALCOHOL	1	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTYL ACETATE	1	78%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/ TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/ GLYCOLS COPOLYMER PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMELITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER	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, ETHYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GUANINE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, CAMPHOR

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
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, ETHYL ACETATE, D&C RED 7 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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, TOLUENE
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 - any		D&C RED 7 LAKE
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		ETHYL ACETATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, BUTYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		CAMPHOR
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 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		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BENZOPHENONE-1

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
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BENZOPHENONE-1
Known human immune system toxicant		TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, 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		IRON OXIDES, MICA, 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 musculoskeletal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CITRIC ACID, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CAMPHOR, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
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
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYL ACETATE, MICA, TOLUENE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (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 high doses		DIACETONE ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TOLUENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		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		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, 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, ETHYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BUTYL ACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		BENZOPHENONE-1
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/ TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/ GLYCOLS COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, NITROCELLULOSE, GUANINE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR

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		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		DIACETONE ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		CAMPHOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE