Ultima II EyeSexxxy Eyeliner, Black; Brown; Vine (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ULTIMA II EYESEXXXY EYELINER, BLACK; BROWN; VINE (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Ultima II by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

85%

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

Ingredients from packaging: CYCLOMETHICONE, PARAFFIN, PETROLATUM HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, MINERAL OIL, ISODODECANE, ALUMINUM STEARATE, ZINC STEARATE, CERESIN, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, CETYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BHT. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS.

Directions from packaging: To expose point, swivel up slightly as pencil does not retract. After use, cap tightly. To sharpen, hold liner at an angle and rub tip across tissue.

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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
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STEARATE	5	83%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) (; 15nm; size_assumed)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (May Contain)	3	86%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PARAFFIN	2	80%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
CERESIN	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ACETATE	1	93%	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
OCTYLDODECANOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE	0	100%	none identified
ISODODECANE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		PARAFFIN, MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BHT

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		BHT
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM STEARATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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)
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 animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, BHT
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM STEARATE

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		BHT
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN

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		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, BHT, METHYLPARABEN

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE, IRON OXIDES

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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CYCLOMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECANOL
One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC STEARATE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MINERAL OIL

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		PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PETROLATUM, IRON OXIDES, BHT, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, METHYLPARABEN, ALUMINUM STEARATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ALUMINUM STEARATE

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		PROPYLPARABEN
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 moderate doses		CETYL ACETATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OCTYLDODECANOL

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		HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ALUMINUM STEARATE
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		PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC STEARATE, PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CERESIN, BHT, ALUMINUM STEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ISODODECANE, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, 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		ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CETYL ACETATE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ZINC STEARATE

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 low doses		ALUMINUM STEARATE, BHT, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, PARAFFIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MINERAL OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC STEARATE

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		BHT, CYCLOMETHICONE
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN