MARY KAY MK SIGNATURE (TM) BASE COAT (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 07/11/06 brand: Mary Kay by Mary Kay Inc.
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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: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: ETHYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, VIOLET 2.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| 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 |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| D&C VIOLET 2 | 2 | 71% | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POLYVINYL BUTYRAL | 0 | 89% | none identified |
| BUTYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE | 0 | 94% | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Possible human carcinogen | D&C VIOLET 2 |
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | BUTYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | 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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
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) |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
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) |
| Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| High human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 low doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | BUTYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| 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 | BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TOSYLAMIDE/ EPOXY RESIN, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE |
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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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