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FDA regulators will attend a forum in Brussels this week in which cosmetic industry
representatives and international regulators will discuss "ways to remove regulatory obstacles
among the regions" and other issues related to cosmetic marketing and safety (FDA 2007a).
Environmental Working Group (EWG) is writing to express deep concern that FDA officials are
excluding public health, consumer, and environmental organizations from this meeting while
allowing the regulated industry to participate.
While such an unbalanced discussion of consumer safety issues is always unacceptable, this
exclusion is even more problematic in light of our new analyses of product safety, which reveal
that products sold in the U.S. frequently violate industry safety standards and contain
ingredients banned in other industrialized countries. Our findings raise fundamental concerns
about closed-door industry-regulator meetings that could further weaken international
cosmetic policies.
In a new investigation of the ingredients in more than 23,000 products, EWG found that
nearly one of every 30 products sold in the U.S. fails to meet one or more industry or
governmental cosmetics safety standards. We found nearly 400 products sold in the U.S.
containing chemicals that are prohibited for use in cosmetics in other countries, and over 400
products containing ingredients that cosmetic industry safety panels have found unsafe when
used as directed on product labels, including the U.S.-based Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
and the International Fragrance Association.
As you know, unlike for drugs and food additives, FDA has no authority to require that
cosmetics be tested for safety before they are sold. An industry-funded panel (the CIR), not a
government health agency, reviews the safety of cosmetic ingredients in the U.S. Our research
shows that this largely self-regulated industry routinely fails to adhere to their own safety
panel’s advice or to heed the health warnings inherent in cosmetic safety standards set in other
countries.
More than 750 personal care products sold in the U.S. violate industry safety standards or
cosmetic safety standards in other industrialized countries.
Our analysis of ingredients in more than 23,000 products finds that 751 different products fail
to meet one or more industry or government safety standards, including:
• 383 products containing ingredients that are prohibited for use in cosmetics in Canada,
Japan, or the E.U. (Health Canada 2007; Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2006; EC 1999-2006; EWG 2007) (Table 1).
• 447 products that industry safety panels have found unsafe when used as directed,
including 86 found unsafe for all product applications by the CIR and the International
Fragrance Association (Table 2), and 361 found unsafe by the CIR when used according
to package directions (Table 3) (CIR 2007; IFRA 2007; EWG 2007).
98% of all products contain one of more ingredients never publicly assessed for safety.
Our analyses also reveal that products sold in the U.S. routinely contain chemicals that lack
basic safety data and that have not been found safe for use in cosmetics. These products
contain chemicals that the industry’s safety panel determined lacked data necessary for a
finding of safety in cosmetics, or they contain chemicals that have not even been reviewed for
safety in cosmetics - by FDA, by the U.S. cosmetic industry’s safety panel, or by any other
publicly accountable U.S. institution. We found:
• 1,331 products containing ingredients for which the CIR panel said there is insufficient
data to determine whether they are safe in cosmetics (CIR 2007; EWG 2007) (Table 4).
• 22,697 products (98% of all products assessed) containing one or more ingredients for
which FDA, the CIR panel, or any other publicly accountable U.S. institution have not
conducted safety assessments (CIR 2007; EWG 2007) (Table 5).
When the cosmetic industry trade association's current Executive Vice President for Science,
John Bailey, was the head of FDA’s Division of Cosmetics, he noted that "The cosmetic industry
is sensitive to the image of an uncontrolled market where anything goes[...] They counter this
image with well-established self-regulation programs. Part of the incentive for such industry
policy is to avoid increased regulatory authority," adding that "In the absence of the CIR
program [the industry’s safety panel], there would be no systematic examination of the safety
of individual cosmetic ingredients" (FDA 1995).
Our findings are particularly troubling in light of FDA's position on the upcoming meeting
International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulations Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. This
meeting will be attended by FDA, cosmetic industry representatives, and regulators from Japan,
Canada, and the E.U. As noted above, one stated purpose of this meeting is to "identify ways
to remove regulatory obstacles among the regions" (FDA 2007a). Given the findings of our
analysis, improving product safety should be a far higher priority than removing regulatory
obstacles, which are already lacking to the point that products illegal for sale in other
countries or not assessed for safety are common on store shelves in the U.S.
We are particularly concerned that an FDA official appears to have misrepresented the terms of
reference for this meeting in order to exclude representatives of public health and
environmental organizations.
On August 30, 2007 FDA denied a request made by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (of which
EWG is a founding member) to attend the Brussels meeting, stating that, "Everyone has agreed
that we should stick with our current Terms of Reference that provides for an industry
association-regulator dialogue. If that changes at any point, we will certainly let you know"
(FDA 2007b).
Yet when we reviewed the Terms of Reference for the Brussels meeting (ICCR 2007), obtained by
the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics from staff at the FDA Office of International Agreements and
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Disclosure, Harmonization and Trade, we found that the document contradicts the official’s
assertion. Instead of precluding attendance by anyone but regulators and industry
representatives, the Terms of Reference provides that "[...]it is recognized that successful
implementation requires the input of a constructive dialogue with the cosmetics’ industry
trade associations and potentially other stakeholders"; and that the second day of the
meeting can include dialogue with "in certain cases, interested parties." [emphasis added]
Contrary to the exclusion asserted by FDA, the document provides ample leeway for public
health, consumer and environmental groups to attend; the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, EWG
and other groups who research and advocate for the safety of personal care products certainly
qualify as "interested parties” and “other stakeholders" in this process. FDA's misrepresentation
of the Terms of Reference and its attempt to exclude consumers and the public from
participating in this public health discussion is unacceptable and runs contrary to principles
of open government.
In 2004, EWG notified FDA of our findings of an analysis identifying hundreds of products
either containing chemicals not proven safe for use in cosmetics, or containing ingredients
that may cause harm when used according to package directions (EWG 2004). Three years later,
with this new analysis, it appears that FDA has done little in the intervening time to improve
product safety, and, worse, is now working to exclude public health, consumer and product
safety advocates from international cosmetics safety policy decisions.
• Set a safety standard for cosmetics by clarifying the current regulatory requirement of
"adequate substantiation of safety" in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 301 et seq.). FDA should include guidance on whether it will consider cosmetics
safe if they contain ingredients banned in other countries or in violation of CIR
recommendations.
• Ensure that all personal care products on store shelves are safe for consumers; and
• Guarantee that meetings regarding cosmetics safety policy are open and accessible to
the public, including the September 27th meeting and all subsequent meetings held
by the ICCR.
EWG thanks you for your prompt attention to this public health and safety matter.
Sincerely,
Richard Wiles
Executive Director
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Dr. von Eschenbach page 4 of 9
September 25, 2007
References
CIR (Cosmetics Ingredient Review). 2007. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions,
and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington, DC. 2007.
EWG (Environmental Working Group). 2004. Citizen Petition to U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to Cease Unlawful Sale of Misbranded & Adulterated Cosmetics. Docket No.
2004P-0266/CPI. 14 Jun 2004.
EWG (Environmental Working Group). 2007. Skin Deep. Last accessed: 24 Sept 2007. Available
online: http://skindeep.ewg.org/.
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 1995. Cosmetic Ingredients: Understanding the
Puffery. FDA Consumer Magazine. Feb 1995. Last accessed: 24 Sept 2007. Available online:
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/puffery.html.
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2007a. "Preparation for International Cooperation
on Cosmetics Regulations Meeting in Brussels, Belgium; Notice of Public Meeting." 13 Aug
2007. Fed Reg 72:155,45250-45251.
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2007b. Email correspondence from Michelle Limoli,
Associate Director for the European Union, FDA, to Nancy Buermeyer, The Raben Group,
representing the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. 30 Aug 2007.
Health Canada. 2007. List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients. Canada's
Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. March 2007.
ICCR (International Cooperation on Cosmetic Regulation). 2007. Terms of Reference for the
"International Cooperation on Cosmetic Regulation" (ICCR) Among Health Canada, European
Commission DG Enterprise and Industry, Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan, Food
and Drug Administration of the United States of America. Aug 2007.
IFRA (International Fragrance Association). 2007. Codes and Standards. Available online
http://www.ifraorg.org/.
Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. 2006. Standards for Cosmetics. Evaluation and
Licensing Division. Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau.
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TABLE 1
(see Attachment for detailed product listing)
383 products contain ingredients banned in other countries
Japan - prohibited for use in cosmetics 141 products HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (102 products)
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
(FORMALIN) (7 products)
SELENIUM (11 products)
SODIUM PERBORATE (10 products)
SELENIUM ASPARTATE (1 product)
STRONTIUM CHLORIDE (5 products)
STRONTIUM NITRATE (5 products)
HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL (4
EU – prohibited for use in cosmetics 231 products products)
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (111 products)
CATALASE (31 products)
METHYL CELLOSOLVE (13 products)
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES (41
products)
2-AMINO-4-NITROPHENOL (1
product)
LEAD ACETATE (8 products)
ACID ORANGE 24 (9 products)
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (2 products)
PHENOLPHTHALEIN (4 products)
BRUCINE (1 product)
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TABLE 2
(see Attachment for detailed product listing)
86 products fail to meet U.S. cosmetic industry safety restrictions
Violating
Industry safety recommendations products Violating ingredients
Unsafe for all product applications HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL (4
(International Fragrance Association) 87 products products)
METHYL CELLOSOLVE (13 products)
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
BALM) OIL (7 products)
TOLUENE (61 products)
METHYL METHACRYLATE (1 product)
HYDROXYANISOLE (1 product)
TABLE 3
(see Attachment 1 for detailed product listing))
361 products fail to meet U.S. cosmetic industry safety restrictions
Violating
CIR safety recommendation products Violating ingredients
Avoid skin contact 2 products BUTYL METHACRYLATE (1 product)
N-DODECYL METHACRYLATE (1
product)
Not safe for use on infant skin 13 products SODIUM BORATE (13 products)
Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin 155 products PEG-8 (46 products)
CETEARETH-30 (5 products)
CETEARETH-20 (73 products)
PEG-32 (7 products)
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TABLE 4
(see Attachment for detailed product listing)
1,331 products containing ingredients for which the CIR panel said there is
insufficient data to determine whether they are safe in cosmetics
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products)
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT
MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT (250
products)
AZULENE (77 products)
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER)
EXTRACT (26 products)
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST.
JOHN'S WORT) EXTRACT (45
products)
ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM (1
product)
STEARAMINE (1 product)
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST.
JOHN'S WORT) OIL (16 products)
SODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE
(8 products)
CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) SEED
OIL (19 products)
PENTAERYTHRITYL ROSINATE (47
products)
ACACIA SENEGAL EXTRACT (7
products)
GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE (14 products)
ARACHIDONIC ACID (20 products)
COAL TAR (21 products)
PEG-15 COCAMINE (9 products)
DISPERSE BLUE 7 (2 products)
COAL TAR SOLUTION (2 products)
BENZYLPARABEN (1 product)
CORYLUS AMERICANA (AMERICAN
HAZEL) SEED OIL (6 products)
ACACIA FARNESIANA EXTRACT (3
products)
PLACENTAL PROTEIN (3 products)
ACACIA DECURRENS EXTRACT (5
products)
BRUCINE (1 product)
SODIUM LAURAMINOPROPIONATE (2
products)
ACACIA CATECHU GUM (9 products)
STEARAMIDE DIBA-STEARATE (1
product)
CORYLUS AMERICANA (AMERICAN
HAZEL) LEAF EXTRACT (2 products)
POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE (2
products)
PEG-20 COCAMINE (3 products)
PEG-2 COCAMINE (27 products)
ALDIOXA (16 products)
POTASSIUM CHLORATE (1 product)
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September 25, 2007
DROMETRIZOLE (1 product)
BRUCINE SULFATE (3 products)
CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) LEAF
EXTRACT (3 products)
PPG-9 DIETHYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
(4 products)
TABLE 5
22,697 products (5,702 ingredients, 98% of all products assessed) containing one
or more ingredients for which the CIR panel has not conducted safety assessments
Please see attachment for complete table.
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Table 1
ATTACHMENT
PRODUCT LISTINGS TO ACCOMPANY TABLES 1-5
TABLE 1
383 products contain ingredients banned in other countries
141 nailtiques nail Protein Formula 3, cuticle treatment, nail DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Care treatment
142 nailtiques Protein Formula 1 nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
143 nailtiques Protein Formula 2 nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
144 nailtiques Protein Formula 3 nail polish, nail DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
145 Nioxin Bionutrient Protectives treatment
shampoo CATALASE
Cleanser (for Chemically Enhanced
146 Nioxin Bionutrient Protectives conditioner CATALASE
Treatment (for Chemically
Enhanced Hair)
147 Nutra Nail Instant Thickener for nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Thin, Weak Nails
148 Nutra Nail Maximum 10 nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Strengthener
149 Nutra Nail Maximum Hardener nail polish, nail DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
150 Nutra Nail Maximum Strengthener treatment
nail polish, nail DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
151 OPI British Shades Nail Lacquer treatment
nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(Friar Pants on Fire!)
152 OPI British Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(God Save the Queen's Nails)
153 OPI British Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(Lighten Up, You're Two Pence!)
154 OPI British Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(My Throne For A Cranberry Scone,
London Bridge is Falling Brown,
Fee Fi Fo Plum, Edin-Burgundy,
Double Decker Red, Chocolate
Shake-spear, Blushingham Palace,
Bare It In Trafalgar Square, Abbey
155 OPI British Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Chocolate Shake-spear
156 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(Alpine Snow, Chicago Champagne
Toast, Coney Island Cotton Candy,
OPI Red, Wyatt Earple Purple,
Samoan Sand, Tutti Frutti Tonga)
157 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(Swedish Nude)
158 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Alpine Snow
159 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Chicago Champagne Toast
160 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Coney Island Cotton Candy
161 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
I'm Not Really a Waitress
162 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Malaga Wine
163 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
164 OPI Red
Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Samoan Sand
165 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Tutti Frutti Tonga
166 OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Wyatt Earple Purple
167 OPI Far East Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer (Fuchsia, Japanese Rose
168 OPI Far East Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer, Fuchsia
169 OPI Far East Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer, Japanese Rose Garden
170 OPI Italiana Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer, Your Villa or Mine?
171 OPI Las Vegas Shades Nail Lacquer nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(Taupe-less Showgirls, Royal Flush
Blush, Nice Hand...Great Nails,
Down To My Last Penny, Chaple of
Love, Cha-Ching Cherry, Bet It All
On OPI, Apricotcha Cheating, A-
172 OPI Las Vegas Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
3 Plums I Win
173 OPI Las Vegas Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
It's Sheer Luck
174 OPI Las Vegas Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Royal Flush Blush
175 OPI Las Vegas Shades Nail Lacquer, nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Taupe-less Showgirls
176 OPI Nail Lacquer (Blue Moon nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
177 Lagoon)
OPI Nail Treatments Nail Envy, nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Natural Nail Strengthener (Matte)
178 OPI Nail Treatments Nail Envy, nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Natural Nail Strengthener, Original
179 OPI Nail Treatments RapiDry Top nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
CoatNail Treatments Start to Finish
180 OPI nail treatment DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
181 OPI New York City Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer (Berry Berry Broadway,
Big Apple Red, Grand Central
182 OPI New York City Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer, Berry Berry Broadway
183 OPI New York City Collection Nail nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Lacquer, Grand Central Carnation
184 Orly French Manicure Nail Color nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
(French Manicure; Pink Nude; Soft
185 Orly Glosser nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
186 Orly Nail Color (Blue Mood; nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Electric Pink; In the Pink; Indian
Summer; Lik'n Lilac; 1970)
187 Orly Nail Color (Clear; Dainty Pink; nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Monroe's Red)
188 Orly Ridge Filler nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
189 Orly Top 2 Bottom nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
190 Orly Won't Chip nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
191 PCA Skin pHaze 13 pigment gel HQ facial METHYL CELLOSOLVE
free (multiple formulations/colors) moisturizer/treatment,
192 PCA Skin pHaze 15& C-Quench anti-aging, facial METHYL CELLOSOLVE
(multiple formulations/colors) moisturizer/treatment
221 Tripod Flexstat Pain Relief for Feet foot odor control, pain DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
& Ankles (Topical Analgesic) relief
222 Tripod Nailstat Polish (Anti- nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Microbial Clear Polish)
223 ULTA Base Coat nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
224 ULTA Nail Lacquer (Berried nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Treasure; Brick; Brownette; Capri
Coral; Caribe Coral; Casual Mauve;
Cherries Jubilee; Pink Crystal; Chili
Pepper; Passion Fruit; Mixed Berry;
Cool Metal; Coral Chic; Cupid;
225 ULTA Super Sheer Nail Gloss (Chic; nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Goddess; Princess; Angel)
226 ULTA Top Coat nail polish DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
227 Vitalis Hair Tonic Liquid For Hair styling gel/lotion HYDROABIETYL
Grooming With V7 ALCOHOL
228 Youthair Creme dandruff/scalp LEAD ACETATE
treatment, hair color and
bleaching, styling
229 Youthair Liquid Hair Conditioner & hair color and bleaching LEAD ACETATE
Groomer
230 Zhen Lip Primer lip balm PETROLEUM
DISTILLATES
Source: EWG analysis of ingredients in 23,206 personal care products against international cosmetics standards (EWG 2007; Health Canada 2007; Japan
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 2006; EC 1999-2007)
TABLE 2
86 products fail to meet U.S. cosmetic industry safety restrictions
Unsafe for all product applications (International Fragrance Association) (86 products)
product product type(s) ingredient
1 American Crew Structure Firm Hold Styling styling gel/lotion HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL
Lotion
2 Bumble and Bumble Sumowax for Modern styling gel/lotion HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL
Haircuts
3 ColoreScience Eyes Wide Open anti-aging, around-eye cream METHYL CELLOSOLVE
4 Credentials Seawater Hydrating Mist facial moisturizer/treatment MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
BALM) OIL
5 Delux Beauty Nail Polish (Velocity, Pink nail polish TOLUENE
Squirrel, Hot Pants, Delilah)
6 Donell (Super Skin) Lightening Gel skin fading/lightener METHYL CELLOSOLVE
7 Donell Super-Skin Lightening Gel skin fading/lightener METHYL CELLOSOLVE
8 Funky Fingers Nail Polish (Blue Funk; nail polish TOLUENE
Emerald Depths; Energy; Heartbeat; Hip
Hop; Laser Pink; Ledgermain; Passion &
Lilac; Rebel; Slammin Red; Special Fx;
Sweet Tart; Temptation; Totally Pink;
Turquoise Twist; Volcanic; When It)
9 GratefulBody 30Plus Nourishment for Dry body firming lotion, facial MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
Skin moisturizer/treatment BALM) OIL
10 GratefulBody 30Plus Nourishment for anti-aging, facial MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
Normal Skin moisturizer/treatment BALM) OIL
11 Institut DERMed Sun Protective Cream Oil- anti-aging, facial METHYL CELLOSOLVE
Free (SPF 25) moisturizer/treatment,
sunscreen spf 15 and above
12 Institut DERMed Vital C Serum anti-aging, facial METHYL CELLOSOLVE
moisturizer/treatment
13 Jane Iredale More Lip lip balm MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
BALM) OIL
14 Lippmann Collection Nail Color, A nail polish TOLUENE
Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square
15 Lippmann Collection Nail Color, Ain't nail polish TOLUENE
Misbehavin'
16 Lippmann Collection Nail Color, Angel Eyes nail polish TOLUENE
79 PCA Skin pHaze 33 Acne Cream (multiple acne treatment METHYL CELLOSOLVE
formulations)
80 PCA Skin pHaze 33 Acne Cream (multiple acne treatment METHYL CELLOSOLVE
formulations)
81 PCA Skin Pigment Control Sampler Kit facial moisturizer/treatment, METHYL CELLOSOLVE
toners/astringents, sunscreen
spf 15 and above
82 PCA Skin Pigment Control Starter Kit toners/astringents, sunscreen METHYL CELLOSOLVE
spf 15 and above, skin
fading/lightener
83 Primal Elements Primal Spa Stress Therapy body oil MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
Balm BALM) OIL
84 ScarGuard Lightener (Liquid) skin fading/lightener HYDROXYANISOLE
85 Serious Skin Care Daily Essentials Buff exfoliant/scrub, facial cleanser MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON
Polish Facial Exfoliation Treatment BALM) OIL
86 Vitalis Hair Tonic Liquid For Hair Grooming styling gel/lotion HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL
With V7
* "Rinse-off" classification guideline for personal care products defined by CIR as application duration of 30 minutes or less, followed by rinse directions. -
Personal communication with F. Alan Andersen, Ph.D., Director and Scientific Coordinator, Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 27 Aug 2007.
Source: EWG analysis of ingredients in 23,206 personal care products against cosmetic and fragrance industry safety standards (EWG 2007, CIR 2007, IFRA
2007).
TABLE 3
361 products fail to meet U.S. cosmetic industry safety restrictions
Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic
Ingredient Review, CIR) (110 products)
product product type(s) ingredient
1 American Crew Texture, Thickening Texture hair spray DMDM HYDANTOIN
Spray
2 ARTec Coloreflector (Shaping Foam) styling gel/lotion DMDM
HYDANTOIN,IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
3 ARTec Kiwi Coloreflector (Kiwi Detangler) conditioner DMDM HYDANTOIN
4 Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Spray sunless tanning DMDM HYDANTOIN
5 Aussie Mega Hold Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
6 Aussie Mega Hold Mousse (Strong Hold) styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
7 Aussie Mega Spray Gel (Strong Hold) styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN
8 Aussie Mega Spray Gel (Strong Hold, aerosol) styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN
9 Aussie Real Volume (Styling Whip) styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
10 Aussie Real Volume Styling Mousse (Maximum styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Hold) mousse/foam
11 Aussie Take the Heat Styling Spray hair spray DMDM HYDANTOIN,
IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
12 Banana Boat Baby Magic Sunblock Spray (SPF baby sunscreen, IODOPROPYNL
48) sunscreen spf 15 BUTYLCARBAMATE
and above
13 Binge Give it a Swirl Curl Enhancer styling gel/lotion IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
14 Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray hair spray DMDM HYDANTOIN
15 Citre Shine Blow Smooth Straightening Spray hair spray IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
16 Clairol Condition 3-in-1 Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
17 Clairol Condition 3-in-1 Mousse (Extra Care styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Moisturizing) mousse/foam
18 Clairol Condition 3-in-1 Mousse (Extra Hold) styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
19 Clairol Condition 3-in-1 Mousse (Maximum Hold) styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
20 Clairol Condition 3-in-1 Mousse Maximum Hold styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
21 Clairol Herbal Essences Spray Gel (Extra Hold) styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN
22 Clairol Herbal Essences Spray Gel, Extra Hold styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN,
IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
23 Clairol Herbal Essences Spray Gel, Frizz Defying hair spray, styling DMDM
gel/lotion HYDANTOIN,IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
24 Clairol Herbal Essences Styling Mousse (Extra styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Hold) mousse/foam
25 Coppertone Sunblock Continuous Spray sunscreen spf 15 IODOPROPYNL
and above BUTYLCARBAMATE
26 Coppertone Sunblock Spray sunscreen spf 15 IODOPROPYNL
and above BUTYLCARBAMATE
27 CVS Hand Sanitizing Spray For Kids Citrus Scent hand sanitizer DMDM HYDANTOIN
28 Derma Marine Ocean Mist Hydrating Spray body spray DMDM HYDANTOIN,
IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
29 Derma Nude Advanced Hair Retardent Spray depilatory DMDM HYDANTOIN
(Pump, Pump)
30 Dippity-Do Sport Spray Gel styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN
31 Dove Advance Care Sheer Moisture Replenishing conditioner DMDM
Mist Spray HYDANTOIN,IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
32 Dove Control Mousse, Shape & Definition styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
33 Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Hair Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
34 Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Hair Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
35 Dove Foam Conditioner Extra Volume conditioner DMDM HYDANTOIN
36 Dove Foam Conditioner Volumizing Color conditioner DMDM HYDANTOIN
37 Dove Mousse, Volumizing, Body & Lift styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
38 Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Hydrating Mist facial DMDM HYDANTOIN
moisturizer/treatm
ent
39 Finesse Extra Control Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
40 Finesse Mousse Curl Defining For Curly Or Wavy styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Hair mousse/foam
41 Finesse Mousse Moisturizing styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
42 Finesse Touchables Extra Control Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
43 Finesse Touchables Mousse, Curl Defining for styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Curly or Wavy Hair mousse/foam
44 Frédéric Fekkai Summer Hair - Wash & Wear hair spray, DMDM HYDANTOIN,
shampoo IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
45 Fruit of the Earth Aftersun Gel Spray after sun product DMDM HYDANTOIN
46 Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Spray Gel After Sun after sun product, DMDM HYDANTOIN
pain relief
47 Fruit of the Earth Crystal Clear Aloe Gel Spray No after sun product DMDM HYDANTOIN
Color
48 Garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray Gel styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN,
IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
49 Garnier Fructis Style Shake Effect Liqui-Gel styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN,
Strong IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
78 Pantene Pro-V Curl Scrunching Spray Gel, Extra styling gel/lotion DMDM HYDANTOIN,
Strong Hold IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
79 Pantene Pro-V Frizz Control Treatment, Curl hair spray, styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Reviving gel/lotion
80 Pantene Pro-V Radiant Response Mousse, styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Maximum Hold mousse/foam
81 Pantene Pro-V Volume Care Body Builder Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
82 Paul Mitchell Color Protect Locking Spray conditioner DMDM HYDANTOIN,
IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
83 Physique Volume Boosting Foam styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
84 Pro Vitamin Special Effects Curls Up Curl styling IODOPROPYNL
Reviving Mousse mousse/foam BUTYLCARBAMATE
85 Pro-Line Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
86 Progaine Volumizing Foam styling DMDM HYDANTOIN,
mousse/foam IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
87 Smooth 'N Shine Polishing Instant Repair Leave- conditioner DMDM HYDANTOIN
In Treatment
88 Smooth 'N Shine Polishing Repair Xtreme conditioner COCAMIDE MEA,DMDM
Therapy Leave-In Treatment HYDANTOIN
89 South Beach Sun Dark Tanning Dry Oil Spray (No tanning oil DMDM HYDANTOIN,
SPF) IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
90 South Beach Sun Dark Tanning Dry Oil Spray sunscreen below DMDM HYDANTOIN,
(SPF 6, SPF 15) spf 15 IODOPROPYNL
BUTYLCARBAMATE
91 Suave Mousse Extra Hold, Berry styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
92 Suave Mousse Herbal Aloe styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
93 Suave Mousse Herbal Aloe Vera styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
94 Suave Mousse-Max Control styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
95 Suave Naturals Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
96 Suave Professionals Volumizing Foam styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
97 Suave Professionals Volumizing Foam styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
98 Suave Shaping Mousse, Extra Hold styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
99 ThermaSilk Curl Perfecting Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
100 ThermaSilk Heat Activated Mousse Volume styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Infusing mousse/foam
101 ThermaSilk Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
102 ThermaSilk Volumizing Maximum Control Mousse styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
mousse/foam
103 Thicker Fuller Hair Full Of Volume Thickening styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Mousse mousse/foam
104 TRESemme Detangle, Detangling Leave-In hair spray, styling DMDM HYDANTOIN
Condtioner gel/lotion
7 Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleansing Bar acne treatment, PEG-16 SOY STEROL
bar soap, facial
cleanser
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8 Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads acne treatment, PEG-16 SOY STEROL
facial cleanser
9 Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser acne treatment, PEG-16 SOY STEROL
facial cleanser
10 Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream facial CETEARETH-20
moisturizer/treatm
ent, moisturizer
11 Avon Clearskin Purifying Astringent Blackhead acne treatment, PEG-6
Clearing Formula facial cleanser
12 B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea Treatment redness/rosacea CETEARETH-12
treatment
13 B. Kamins Chemist Bio-Maple booster blue redness/rosacea CETEARETH-12
rosacea treatment treatment
14 B. Kamins Chemist Bio-Maple revitalizing moisturizer, pain CETEARETH-12
booster concentrate relief
15 B. Kamins Chemist Booster Blue Rosacea facial CETEARETH-12
Treatment moisturizer/treatm
ent,
redness/rosacea
treatment
16 Baby Blanket Sunblock Spray Lotion for Babies baby sunscreen, CETEARETH-20
(SPF 45) sunscreen spf 15
and above
17 Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser acne treatment, PEG-8
facial cleanser
18 Bye Bye Blemish Purifying Acne Mask acne treatment, CETEARETH-20
mask
19 Catrix - Catrix 5 - Rejuvenation Cream (SPF 15) facial CETEARETH-20
moisturizer/treatm
ent, sunscreen spf
15 and above
20 Cell Science Capillary Repair redness/rosacea CETEARETH-20
treatment
21 Cellex-C GLA Extra Moist Cellex-C Enhancer anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
cream, facial
moisturizer/treatm
ent
22 Christian Dior - Fahrenheit After Shave Lotion after shave, PEG-32
fragrance for men
23 Clearasil Acne Fighting Cleansing Wipes acne treatment, CETEARETH-12,CETEARETH-20
facial cleanser
24 Clearasil Acne Fighting Foaming Cleanser acne treatment, PEG-14M
facial cleanser
25 Clearasil Total Control Gentle Cleansing Wipes acne treatment, CETEARETH-12,CETEARETH-20
facial cleanser
26 Cortaid Advanced Long Lasting Anti- itch Hand anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
Cream cream
27 Cortaid Advanced Long-Lasting Anti-itch Hand anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-6
Cream cream
28 Cortaid Maximum Strength 1 % Hydrocortisone anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
Anti Itch Cream cream
29 Cortaid Maximum Strength 1.0% Hydrocortisone anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
Anti-Itch Cream, Economy Size cream
30 Cosmesis Rosacea and Redness Lotion redness/rosacea CETEARETH-12,CETEARETH-20
treatment
59 Jergens Soothing Aloe Lotion for Very Dry Skin moisturizer CETEARETH-20
60 JOEY New York Pure Pores Hide and Heal (Light; acne treatment, CETEARETH-20, PEG-8
Natural) concealer
61 JOEY New York Pure Pores Hide and Heal acne treatment, CETEARETH-20, PEG-8
(Natural, Light) concealer
62 JOEY New York Pure Pores Hide and Heal, Light acne treatment, CETEARETH-20, PEG-8
concealer
63 JOEY New York Pure Pores Hide and Heal, acne treatment, CETEARETH-20, PEG-8
Natural concealer
64 June Jacobs Calming Complex anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
cream,
redness/rosacea
treatment
65 June Jacobs Soothing Night Cream anti-aging, facial CETEARETH-20
moisturizer/treatm
ent,
redness/rosacea
treatment
66 Kanka Professional Strength oral pain relief, PEG-6
wound treatment
67 Klear Action Acne Treatment System acne treatment CETEARETH-20
68 L'Oréal Feel Naturale Concealer, Deep concealer PEG-8
69 L'Oréal Feel Naturale Concealer, Light concealer PEG-8
70 L'Oréal Feel Naturale Concealer, Medium concealer PEG-8
71 L'Oréal Mattique Illuminating Matte Makeup foundation PEG-32
(Buff; Nude Beige; Pale; Sand Beige; Soft Ivory)
126 Scar FX Scar Esthetique Ointment for Scars scar treatment CETEARETH-20
127 Sebulex Medicated Dandruff Shampoo dandruff/scalp PEG-14M
treatment,
shampoo
128 Sebulex Shampoo Liquid dandruff/scalp PEG-14M
treatment,
shampoo
129 Sebulex Shampoo with Conditioner conditioner, PEG-14M
dandruff/scalp
treatment,
shampoo
130 Serious Skin Care 12oz. A-Wash with Peptides acne treatment, PEG-32, PEG-6
anti-aging, facial
cleanser
131 Skin Bracer After Shave Lotion Cool Blue after shave PEG-60
132 Skin Bracer After Shave Lotion, Cooling Blue after shave PEG-60
133 Skin Bracer After Shave, Cooling Blue after shave PEG-60
134 SkinMedica Ceratopic Ceramide Replenishing anti-itch/rash CETEARETH-20
Treatment cream, foot
moisturizer, hand
cream
135 St. Ives, Swiss Formula, Medicated Apricot acne treatment, CETEARETH-20
Scrub, For Oily or Acne Prone Skin exfoliant/scrub,
facial cleanser
136 Stiefel Panoxyl 10 Acne Bar acne treatment, PEG-14M
bar soap
137 Stiefel PanOxyl Bar 10% acne treatment, PEG-14M
facial cleanser
138 Stiefel PanOxyl Bar 10% Acne Wash Maximum acne treatment, PEG-14M
Strength bar soap
139 Stiefel PanOxyl Bar 5% acne treatment, PEG-14M
facial cleanser
140 Stiefel PanOxyl Stiefel PanOxyl Bar 10% acne treatment, PEG-14M
bar soap
141 Stiefel PanOxyl Stiefel PanOxyl Bar 5% acne treatment, PEG-14M
bar soap
142 Sudden Change Scar Zone, Topical Scar other products PEG-8
Diminishing Cream with spf, scar
treatment
143 Sudden Change Scar Zone, Topical Scar scar treatment PEG-8
Diminishing Cream
144 Swabplus Boil Pain Relief Swabs pain relief PEG-6
145 Swabplus Foot Care Athletes Foot Relief Swabs, anti-fungal PEG-8
Clotrimazole Formula treatment, foot
odor control
146 Swabplus Oral Care Oral Pain Relief Swabs oral pain relief PEG-8
153 Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream with Pump after sun product, CETEARETH-20
Dispenser anti-itch/rash
cream, moisturizer
Safe for brief discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing (12 products)
product product type(s) ingredient
1 Clairol Herbal Essences HighLights HL1 Cool hair color and AMMONIUM
Blonde bleaching PERSULFATE,POTASSIUM
PERSULFATE
2 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #4.3 Spiced hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Chestnut (Dark Golden Brown - Warm) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
3 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #4.5 Creme hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
de Cassis (Dark Mahogany Brown - Warm) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
4 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #5.0 Caramel hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Glaze (Medium Brown - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
5 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #5.1 Truffle hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
(Medium Ash Brown - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
6 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.0 Almond hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Rocca (Light Brown - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
7 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.1 French hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Eclair (Light Ash Brown - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
8 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.3 Brioche hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
(Light Golden Brown - Warm) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
9 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.6 Cherry hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Cordial (Bright Auburn - Warm) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
10 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #7.0 Biscotti hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
(Dark Blonde - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
11 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #7.1 White hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Russian (Dark Ash Blonde) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
12 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #8.0 Toasted hair color and POTASSIUM PERSULFATE,
Coconut (Medium Blonde - Cool) bleaching SODIUM PERSULFATE
Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off* (81 products)
7 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair color, Double hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Eapresso (Dark Bronze Brown) #27A bleaching
8 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair color, Hazelnut hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Medium Brown) #20 bleaching
9 Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Dark hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Moonlight #9 bleaching
10 Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Gingerbread hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Light Bronze Brown) #13A bleaching
11 Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Bronze (Light Caramel Brown) #12A bleaching
12 Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Sedona hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Sunset (Reddish Brown) #16RG bleaching
13 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
bleaching
14 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color (Extra hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Light Blonde #98 Kit) bleaching
15 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Natural Dark Reddish Brown # 112A Kit) bleaching
16 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Natural Light Golden Brown #116A Kit) bleaching
17 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Natural Lightest Golden Brown # 114A Kit) bleaching
18 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Permanent Hair Color (Ultra hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Light Blonde #87- Kit) bleaching
19 Dark & Lovely Permanent Hair Color Kit (Jet hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Black, #371) bleaching
20 Garnier 100% Color For Hair, Permanent Intense hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Gel-Cream Color, Blue Black #210, Kit bleaching
21 Garnier 100% Color For Hair, Permanent Intense hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Gel-Cream Color, Bright Auburn Blonde #764, Kit bleaching
22 Garnier 100% Color For Hair, Permanent Intense hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Gel-Cream Color, Bright Auburn Brown #562, Kit bleaching
23 Garnier 100% Hair Color, Permanent Intense Gel- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Cream Color For Light Golden Blonde #930, Kit bleaching
24 Garnier 100% Hair Color, Permanent Intense Gel- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Cream Color For Light Natural Blonde #901, Kit bleaching
25 Garnier 100% Hair Color, Permanent Intense Gel- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Cream Color, Light Brown #601, Kit bleaching
26 Garnier 100% Hair Color, Ultra-Lift Browns hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Permanent Intense Gel-Cream Color for Dark bleaching
Hair, Golden Brown UB-3
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44 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #5.0 Caramel hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Glaze (Medium Brown - Cool) bleaching
45 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #5.1 Truffle hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Medium Ash Brown - Cool) bleaching
46 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.0 Almond hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Rocca (Light Brown - Cool) bleaching
47 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.1 French hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Eclair (Light Ash Brown - Cool) bleaching
48 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.3 Brioche hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Light Golden Brown - Warm) bleaching
49 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #6.6 Cherry hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Cordial (Bright Auburn - Warm) bleaching
50 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #7.0 Biscotti hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
(Dark Blonde - Cool) bleaching
51 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #7.1 White hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Russian (Dark Ash Blonde) bleaching
52 L'Oréal Couleur Experte Hair Color - #8.0 Toasted hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Coconut (Medium Blonde - Cool) bleaching
53 L'Oréal Natural Match 3N, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Natural Black - Kit bleaching
54 L'Oréal Natural Match 4C, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Dark Ash Brown - Kit bleaching
55 L'Oréal Natural Match 4N, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Dark Brown - Kit bleaching
56 L'Oréal Natural Match 4W, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Golden Brown - Kit bleaching
57 L'Oréal Natural Match 8N, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Medium Blonde - Kit bleaching
58 L'Oréal Natural Match 8W, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Medium Golden Blonde - Kit bleaching
59 L'Oréal Natural Match 9N, No-Ammonia Color- hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Calibrated Cream, Light Blonde - Kit bleaching
60 Maybelline 100% Color For Hair, Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Intense Gel-Cream Color, Medium Iridescent bleaching
Blonde #823, Kit
61 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Brown Black #2N) bleaching
62 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Dark Ash Blonde #6A) bleaching
63 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Dark Soft Brown #3WB) bleaching
64 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Deep Burgundy #3DB) bleaching
65 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Golden Blonde #7G) bleaching
66 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Light Ash Blonde #80) bleaching
67 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Light Brown #5N) bleaching
68 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Light Red Brown #55) bleaching
69 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Medium Ash Brown #4A) bleaching
70 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Medium Brown #4N) bleaching
71 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Natural Blue Black #1BB) bleaching
72 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Soft Black #1WN) bleaching
73 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Strawberry Blonde #7R) bleaching
74 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Ultra Natural Blonde #11N) bleaching
75 Revlon Colorsilk Ammonia-Free Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor (Ultra Sun Blonde #11G) bleaching
76 Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor, Dark Brown 40 bleaching
77 Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor, Medium Auburn #55 Kit bleaching
78 Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor, Medium Blonde 80 bleaching
79 Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor, Medium Golden Blonde 83 bleaching
80 Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent hair color and ETHANOLAMINE
Haircolor, Medium Red Brown #57 kit bleaching
81 Sundari Neem and Avocado Balancing facial ETHANOLAMINE
Moisturizer moisturizer/treatm
ent
* "Rinse-off" classification guideline for personal care products defined by CIR as application duration of 30 minutes or less, followed by rinse
directions. - Personal communication with F. Alan Andersen, Ph.D., Director and Scientific Coordinator, Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 27 Aug 2007.
Source: EWG analysis of ingredients in 23,206 personal care products against cosmetic industry safety standards (EWG 2007, CIR 2007).
TABLE 4
1,331 products containing ingredients for which the CIR panel said there is insufficient data to
determine whether they are safe in cosmetics
Insufficient data to determine safety of products where ingredients are likely to be inhaled
159 products BENZYL ALCOHOL (76 products)
LECITHIN (25 products)
SODIUM BENZOATE (51 products)
BENZOIC ACID (8 products)
COCOYL SARCOSINE (2 products)
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN (1 product)
MYRISTOYL SARCOSINE (2 products)
STEAROYL SARCOSINE (2 products)
Insufficient data to support safety for products left on skin and not rinsed off, according to industry panel
(Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)
9 products 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE SULFATE (1 product)
OXYQUINOLINE (5 products)
GLUTARAL (4 products)
* "Rinse-off" classification guideline for personal care products defined by CIR as application duration of 30 minutes or less, followed by rinse directions. -
Personal communication with F. Alan Andersen, Ph.D., Director and Scientific Coordinator, Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 27 Aug 2007.
TABLE 5
22,697 products (5,702 ingredients, 98% of all products assessed) containing
one or more ingredients for which the CIR panel has not conducted safety
assessments
ingredient products
1 1,2- HEXANEDIOL 3 products
2 1,3,4,6,7,8- HEXAHYDRO- 4,6,6,7,8,8- HEXAMETHYL- CYCLOPENTA- GAMMA- 4 products
2- BENZOPYRAN
3 1,3- DIOXANE 1 product
4 1- DIMETHICONE 1 product
5 1- DODECANOL 79 products
6 1- METHYL- HYDANTOIN- 2- IMIDE 14 products
7 10- HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID 1 product
8 2,6- DIMETHYL- 7- OCTEN- 2- OL 12 products
9 2- 4- DI- T- BUTYLPHENYL- 3,5- DI- T- BUTYL- HYDROXYBENZOATE 1 product
10 2- AMINO- 4- NITROPHENOL 1 product
11 2- ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE 5 products
12 2- METHYL BUTYL ACETATE 1 product
13 2- METHYLPROPANAL 2 products
14 2- OLEAMIDO- 1,3- OCTADECANEDIOL 75 products
15 2- T- BUTYLCYCLOHEXYLOXYBUTANOL 2 products
16 3,4- DIMETHYLBENZYL- IDENE SORBITOL 1 product
17 3- METHOXY- 3- METHYL- 1- BUTANOL 1 product
18 3- METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR 1 product
19 4,4'- ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL/EPICHLOROHYDRI NCOPOLYMER 1 product
20 4,4- ISOPROPYLIDENE DIPHENOL 1 product
21 4,5,7- TRIHYDROXYISOFLAVONE 1 product
22 4- AMINO- 3- NITROPHENOL 3 products
23 4- ETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE 1 product
24 4- METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR 10 products
25 6- (N- ACETYLAMINO)- 4 OXAHEXYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 1 product
26 7- DEHYDROCHOLESTEROL 5 products
27 ABELMOSCHUS ESCLENTUS FRUIT EXTRACT 2 products
28 ABIES (FIR) 3 products
29 ABIES (FIR) NEEDLE ESSENTIAL OIL 8 products
30 ABIES (FIR) NEEDLE EXTRACT 2 products
31 ABIES (FIR) NEEDLE OIL 3 products
32 ABIES (FIR) NEEDLES 4 products
33 ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM) 26 products
34 ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM) EXTRACT 2 products
35 ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM) NEEDLE OIL 3 products
36 ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM) OIL 15 products
37 ABIES SIBIRICA (SIBERIAN FIR) OIL 3 products
38 ABSINTHIUM (MUGWORT) OIL 5 products
39 ACACIA ARABICA GUM 9 products
40 ACACIA DEALBATA FLOWER WAX 12 products
41 ACER SACCHARUM (MAPLE) ISOLATE 61 products
42 ACER SACCHARUM (SUGAR MAPLE) 12 products
43 ACER SACCHARUM (SUGAR MAPLE) EXTRACT 72 products
44 ACETAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 7 products
45 ACETATE 41 products
46 ACETIC ACID 57 products
47 ACETIC ACID ESTERS 1 product
48 ACETONE 44 products
49 ACETYL CARNITINE HCL 5 products
50 ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE 25 products
51 ACETYL GLUTAMINE 2 products
52 ACETYL GLUTAMYL HEPTAPEPTIDE- 1 1 product
53 ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE- 3 60 products
54 ACETYL MANDELIC ACID 9 products
55 ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE- 1 6 products
56 ACETYL TRIFLUOROMETHYLPHENYL VALYLGLYCINE 3 products
57 ACETYL TYROSINE 17 products
58 ACETYL- CYSTEINE 13 products
59 ACETYL- DIPEPTIDE- 1 CETYL ESTER 2 products
60 ACETYLATED GLYCOL STEARATE 11 products
61 ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL MIXTURE 27 products
62 ACETYLATED LANOLIN OIL 3 products
63 ACETYLATED SUCROSE DISTEARATE 1 product
64 ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) 122 products
65 ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) ESSENTIAL OIL 1 product
66 ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) INFUSION 3 products
67 ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) OIL 14 products
68 ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) ROOT EXTRACT 6 products
69 ACHLYS TRIPHYLLA (VANILLA LEAF) 1 product
70 ACIDOPHOLUS/ GRAPE FERMENT 1 product
71 ACMELLA OLERACEA (SPILANTHES) 1 product
72 ACMELLA OLERACEA (SPILANTHES) EXTRACT 1 product
73 ACONITUM NAPELLUS (EUROPEAN MONKSHOOD) 1 product
74 ACORUS CALAMUS (SWEET FLAG) ROOT EXTRACT 2 products
75 ACRLATES/ C10- 30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER 7 products
76 ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER 3 products
77 ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER 2 products
78 ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER 1 product
79 ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER 41 products
80 ACRYLAMIDES COPOLYMER 11 products
81 ACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE/ ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER 5 products
82 ACRYLATE- DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER 1 product
83 ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER 4 products
84 ACRYLATES/ ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER 11 products
85 ACRYLATES/ AMINOACRYLATES/ C10- 30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER 2 products