Kiss French Acrylic Sculpture Kit (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

KISS FRENCH ACRYLIC SCULPTURE KIT (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/15/07 brand: Kiss by Kiss Nails

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

72%

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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Nails: ABS Plastic. Acrylic Liquid: Ethyl Methacrylate; HEMA; Glycol Dimethacrylate; Dimethyltolylamine; Benzophenone-3; p-Hydroxyanisole; CI 60725; CI 61565. Acrylic Powder: Acrylates Copolymer; Benzoyl Peroxide (Completely Evaporates After Drying); Silica. Maximum Speed Nail Glue: Ethyl Cyanoacrylate; Polymethyl Methacrylate; BHA

Warnings from packaging: EYE IRRITANT. If eye contact occurs flush immediately with water and SEE PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. Avoid glue contact with fabrics as skin burns may occur. Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation, ingestion or prolonged contact with skin. Do not use on nails that are infected, damaged, thin or weak. Discontinue use if irritation, redness or discomfort occurs. Acrylic Liquid is flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. Store contents in dark, cool location. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BHA	10	49%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
HEMA	8	59%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYL METHACRYLATE	8	57%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
HYDROXYANISOLE	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BENZOYL PEROXIDE	7	55%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE ETHYL CYANOACRYLATE	5	79%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CI 61565	4	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CI 60725	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ACRYLIC RESIN ACRYLIC LIQUID	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE	2	83%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ACRYLIC POLYMER ACRYLIC POWDER	0	100%	none identified
GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CI 60725, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, HYDROXYANISOLE, BHA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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		BENZOYL PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, BHA
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		HEMA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		ETHYL METHACRYLATE, HYDROXYANISOLE, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Avoid skin contact	products for use on skin	HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics		HYDROXYANISOLE, HYDROXYANISOLE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		CI 61565, BHA, CI 60725

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 high doses		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BHA

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)
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BHA

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 immune system toxicity		BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		HYDROXYANISOLE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Known human immune system toxicant		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE, BHA, ACRYLIC RESIN

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		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		BHA
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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 cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SILICA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CI 61565, CI 60725
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		HEMA
Classified as toxic or harmful	products for use on skin; products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		BENZOYL PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses		HYDROXYANISOLE
Possible human immune system toxicant		ETHYL METHACRYLATE, ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE, ACRYLIC RESIN
Known human any toxicant		BHA

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, BHA

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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Classified as irritant		HEMA, ETHYL METHACRYLATE, HYDROXYANISOLE, ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CI 61565, DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE
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		BHA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, CI 60725, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, ACRYLIC RESIN, ACRYLIC POLYMER

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 very low doses		BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, HYDROXYANISOLE

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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		HEMA
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA, HYDROXYANISOLE, BHA