Revlon Realistic Cream Relaxer System No Mix Formula Regular for Normal Hair (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

REVLON REALISTIC CREAM RELAXER SYSTEM NO MIX FORMULA REGULAR FOR NORMAL HAIR (2005 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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: WATER AQUA , PETROLATUM , PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM , CETEARYL ALCOHOL , PROPYLENE GLYCOL , SODIUM HYDROXIDE , QUATERNIUM-80 , POLYSORBATE 60 , METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE , PANTHENOL , PEG-60 LANOLIN , STEARETH-20 , POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN , PEG-150 STEARATE , LANETH-15 , CETYL ALCOHOL , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , WATER AQUA , AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE , COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE , COCAMIDE DEA , GLYCOL DISTEARATE , PHOSPHORIC ACID , ETHANOLAMINE , HEXYLENE GLYCOL , LAUROYL SARCOSINE , POLYQUATERNIUM-10 , EDTA , PANTHENOL , METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE , POLYQUATERNIUM 22 , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , METHYLPARABEN , PROPYLPARABEN , METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE , METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE , GREEN 8 CI 59040 , BLUE 1 CI 42090 , WATER AQUA , LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE , LAURETH-11 , SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE , SODIUM/TEA-LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN , LACTIC ACID , SODIUM HYDROXIDE , GLYCOL STEARATE , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , GEL COVER , PETROLATUM

Warnings from packaging: ? Keep away from children at all times. ? Use only as directed. ? Read directions carefully before using. ? If accidentally swallowed, consult a physician immediately. ? Discard any excess product after use. ? Wear gloves during use. ? Cream must not touch scalp. 1. This product contains sodium hydroxide (lye). You must follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury. 2. Do not use if scalp is irritated or injured. 3. Do not use on bleached hair. Do not use on permanently color-treated hair which is breaking, splitting, or otherwise damaged. For hair that has been permanently colored and shows no sign of damage, use only mild strength formula. 4. If you have previously relaxed your hair, relax only the new growth, as described in the retouching directions. 5. If the relaxer causes skin or scalp irritation, rinse out immediately and wash with the shampoo included in the kit. If irritation persists or if hair loss occurs, consult a physician. 6. If the relaxer gets into eyes, rinse immediately and consult a physician. 7. Do not use on permanently waved or curly permed hair until it has grown out.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-150 STEARATE	4	70%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE	5	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-60 LANOLIN	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURETH-11	5	85%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LACTIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HEXYLENE GLYCOL	4	67%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MINERAL OIL PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA	3	78%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
D&C GREEN 8 GREEN 8 (CI59040)	1	73%	none identified
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	2	88%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAUROYL SARCOSINE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARETH-20	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE	1	87%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE	0	100%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-22	0	100%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-80	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM/ TEA LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	0	100%	none identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE	0	94%	none identified
LANETH-15	0	94%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	none identified
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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYSORBATE-60, MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LAURETH-11, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-150 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LACTIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		COCAMIDE DEA

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		PEG-150 STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POLYSORBATE-60
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		EDTA, ETHANOLAMINE
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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-150 STEARATE, PEG-60 LANOLIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LACTIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		LACTIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDE DEA, ETHANOLAMINE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		LACTIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s)		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		HEXYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		LACTIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		LAURETH-11
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ETHANOLAMINE
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDE DEA

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)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PETROLATUM
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		HEXYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDE DEA, CETYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARETH-20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYSORBATE-60, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOL STEARATE, D&C GREEN 8
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-60 LANOLIN, PEG-150 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		LAURETH-11, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		EDTA, LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant		ETHANOLAMINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		ETHANOLAMINE, PHOSPHORIC ACID

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-60 LANOLIN, PEG-150 STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-60, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, COCAMIDE DEA, CETYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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		LAURETH-11, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, EDTA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		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		LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, GLYCOL STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		LAURETH-11, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-150 STEARATE, LACTIC ACID, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, 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)
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		POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		STEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		PEG-60 LANOLIN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-60 LANOLIN
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		STEARETH-20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-150 STEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCOL STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LAURETH-11, SODIUM/ TEA LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, QUATERNIUM-80, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE, LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, LAUROYL SARCOSINE, LANETH-15, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

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		ETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL
No workplace limits set		LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-11
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN