Ingredient Directory
Below is a list of commonly used hand sanitizer and personal care product ingredients. Many of these ingredients can be found in B4 Brands’ products, but many are not.
2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1 3-diol
2-Bromo-2-nitropane-1 3-diol is commonly used as an anti-bacterial agent in personal care products. This chemical is a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant. It is also a formaldehyde releaser which makes it potentially more irritating to the skin and eyes. Also formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and leads to many other serious health ailments. It is suspected to be an environmental toxin.
https://chemicallypure.com/bronopol-2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1-3-diol
https://chemicallypure.com/formaldehyde-and-formaldehyde-releasers
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700019/2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL/
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Acetylated lanolin alcohol is an alcohol formed from the fat in sheep’s wool and is commonly used as an emollient or occlusive agent in many personal care products. It is not known to be hazardous.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
This chemical is commonly used as a thickener in many products and it is considered safe for use in hand hygiene products.
Acrylates/PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer
This chemical is most commonly used in the personal care industry as an opacifying agent. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and there is limited evidence of sense organ toxicity. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706197/SODIUM_STYRENE%3B%3B_PEG-10_MALEATE%3B%3B_NONOXYNOL-10_MALEATE%3B%3B_ACRYLATES_COPOLYMER/
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
This is commonly used as a thickening agent and t has been determined to be safe for use in cosmetics.
Acrylic Copolymer
Acrylic copolymers are most commonly used as emulsifying agents and thickeners in personal care products. Acrylic Copolymers are an eye and skin irritant and it is not suspected of having any negative effects on the environment when disposed of properly.
https://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/new/plc/plc0000fr/plc20fr.pdf
Alcohol Denat. (Denatured Alcohol)
It is used as an anti-bacterial agent and it has been deemed safe for use and the only hazard is a drying of the skin.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_more_details.php?ingredient_id=503
Algae Extract
Algae extract is used as a moisturizer in many personal care products and it considered a safe ingredient and algae extract has been used in attempts to help women with menopause and other medical conditions.
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
Aliphatic hydrocarbons are used as solvents. With this ingredient there is a risk of respiratory problems caused by pulmonary aspirations. Also inhaling this can lead to problems in the central nervous system such as, depression, euphoria, and eventually leading to headaches, obtundation, and even potentially a coma.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1010734-overview#a0104
Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC) is commonly used as an antibacterial and antimicrobial agent in personal care products. Also, it can be an irritant to the skin in the short term and it can be even more dangerous when ingested through unintentional contact with food.
https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/adbac_red.pdf
Allantoin
Allantoin is found in the comfrey plant and the urine of mammals and it is most commonly used as a skin conditioner. Allantoin can cause itching, burning, tenderness, and sensitivity to sunlight. Allantoin can also cause severe allergic reactions.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/allantoin-coal-tar-side-effects.html
Aloe
Aloe is used as a skin conditioner and moisturizer. Aloe vera has been shown to actually protect against cardiotoxicity when ingested.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21614889
Amidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
There is no information that supports this ingredient being harmful.
https://truthinaging.com/ingredients/sodium-cocamidopropyl-pg-dimonium-chloride-phosphate
Aminomethyl Propanol
Aminomethyl propanol is used as an emulsifier and to keep the ph of a product neutral. Also it can cause mild skin irritation and it cannot be mixed with secondary amines because it can cause carcinogens to form.
https://truthinaging.com/ingredients/aminomethyl-propanol
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is most commonly used in personal care products as a surfactant. It is hazardous with skin and eye contact as an irritant. It is also can be hazardous if swallowed or inhaled. It is also considered to be a potential carcinogen in humans and to have mutagenic effects.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Ammonium_Lauryl_Sulfate_28_-9922923
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Ammonium laureth sulfate is derived from coconut oil and is commonly used as a surfactant and cleansing agent. It is a skin irritant and it strips the skin of its natural protective layer which allows other toxic chemicals to be absorbed into the body.
https://www.complete-natural-skin-care.com/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.html
Ammonium Sulfate
Ammonium sulfate is used as a viscosity control. It is a skin and eye irritant and is also dangerous if ingested or inhaled.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Ammonium_sulfate-9927078
Ammonium Xylenosulfonate
Ammonium Xylenosulfonate is used as a surfactant and thickening agent in personal care products. This chemical is a skin and eye irritant and can also cause respiratory tract irritation with prolonged exposure.
https://www.neasecorp.com/PDFs/MSDS/Naxonate4AX.pdf
Arginine
Arginine can be used for healing damaged skin and as a masking agent. This can cause allergic reactions in people with known allergies. Side effects can include but are not limited to itching, burning, rashes, and shortness of breath.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
The main function of ascorbyl palmitate in personal care products is as an antioxidant. No side effects found.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is commonly used as a preservative. It can cause allergic reactions to the site where it is applied. Also if ingested it can cause nausea and diarrhea.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ascorbic-acid-side-effects.html
Beheneth-10
Beheneth-10 is mainly used as an emulsifier in personal care products. No known toxicities or problems from usage.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium chloride is used as a preservative and antistatic agent. It can irritate the skin and can cause necrosis of the mucous membranes.
https://chemicallypure.com/behentrimonium-chloride
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
This ingredient is used primarily as a preservative. This is a skin and eye irritant and if used for prolonged periods it can worsen preexisting dermatologic or pneumologic disorders.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-cetearyl-alcohol-behentrimonium.pdf
Behenyl Alcohol
This is used mainly as an emulsifier and thickener. Not suspected of being harmful.
Benzethonium Chloride
This ingredient is commonly used as a surfactant and andtibacterial agent. Benzethonium chloride can be a skin and eye irritant and also is toxic to the mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure can lead to damage in the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Benzethonium_chloride-9923044
Benzophenone-4
The only information I could find on this one was as a UV blocker in sunscreen. It is a skin and eye irritant and can also cause irritation to the respiratory tract if inhaled.
https://www.aicma.com/msds/Benzophenone%204.pdf
Benzotriazole
It is commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It can be corrosive to eyes and skin. Eye contact can result in cornea damage or blindness. Skin contact can cause inflammation and blistering. This substance may be toxic to the nervous system and with prolonged exposure it can damage target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Benzotriazole_1_2_3-9923061
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is often used as a solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and also is dangerous if inhaled. This can cause central nervous system damage and damage to the liver.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Benzyl_alcohol-9927099
BHT
BHT is mainly used as a preservative in personal care products. BHT is a skin, eye, and lung irritant. It can also be toxic in blood, liver, and the central nervous system.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Butylated_hydroxytoluene-9923084
Bisabolol
Bisabolol is used in skin care products because; it can heal the skin and is an anti-irritant and antimicrobial agent. This ingredient is not toxic.
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
This chemical is primarily used as an emulsifier. This is not safe for use on damaged skin and has shown some sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700768/BIS-PEG%3B%3B_PPG-20%3B%3B_20_DIMETHICONE/
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
This ingredient is used mostly as a skin conditioning agent and an emmolient. This is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and has shown some sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700761/BIS-PEG-12_DIMETHICONE/
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
This is used as a dye or colorant in personal care products. This can be toxic in moderate doses.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=717787
Boric Acid
Boric acid’s primary use in personal care products is as an antimicrobial agent. This can be a skin and eye irritant. It is also dangerous if ingested or inhaled. It may be damaging to the reproductive system in both men and women. It is potentially hazardous to the kidneys, cardiovascular system, and the central nervous system. Prolonged use can damage target organs.
https://www.ee.iitb.ac.in/~nanoe/msds/boricaxid.pdf
Butylene Glycol
Butylene glycol is most commonly used as a humectant. It can be a skin, eye, and lung irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-2_3_Butylene_Glycol-9923183
C11-13 Isoparaffin
This chemical is most often used as a solvent. There are no known health risks with this ingredient.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
This is commonly used as an emollient and thickener. This is not a hazardous ingredient.
C12-16 Pareth 5
This ingredient is used primarily as an emulsifier.. This is not a hazardous ingredient.
C13-14 Alkane
This is used primarily as a solvent and it is not believed to be hazardous.
C20-40 pareth 24
This ingredient is used mainly as a surfactant and it is not hazardous.
C9-11 Pareth 8
This ingredient is used primarily as a surfactant. It is suspected to be harmful to the environment and to humans.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=700938
C9-16 alkanes/cycloalkanes
This ingredient is used as surfactants, solvents, and cleansing agents. It is also suspected of being toxic and bioaccumulative.
Green Tea Leaf Extract
Green tea leaf extract is used as a beneficial ingredient for the skin. Severe allergic reactions can occur and can cause itchiness or rashes to occur.
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-76714-Green+Tea+Leaf.aspx?drugid=76714&drugname=Green+Tea+Leaf
White Tea Leaf Extract
It is an antioxidant and is not believed to be hazardous.
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is used mainly as a skin conditioning agent. Eye contact can cause damage to the eyes. It can also irritate damaged or infected skin.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-caprylyl-glycol-ethylhexylglycerin.pdf
Carbomer
Carbomer is a thickening agent used to create a gel. Also, it can cause skin and eye irritation.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-carbomer.pdf
Carbopol
Carbopol is used as a thickening agent to create a gel in personal care products. Also it can cause skin and eye irritation.
Cellulose Gum
This ingredient is used as a thickening agent and has no known side effects.
Ceteareth-20
This is used as a thickener and emulsifier.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is used as an emollient and a thickening agent. Ingestion may cause discomfort but no other side effects.
https://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/msds_cetearyl_alcohol.pdf
Cetearyl Glucosides
The main function of cetearyl glucosides is as an emulsifier. It is not known to cause side effects.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Centrimonium chloride is most commonly used as a conditioning agent in personal care products. It causes severe eye irritation which can result in corneal injury. It can cause an allergic reaction and can be absorbed through the skin.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Cetrimonium%20Chloride.pdf
Cetyl Acetate
Cetyl acetate is used mainly as a skin conditioning agent or emollient. It can cause eye and skin irritation.
https://www.jeen.com/technical/JEELAN%20AC%20MSDS.pdf
Cetyl Alcohol
This is used mainly as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is also harmful if ingested or inhaled.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9923363
Matricaria Flower Extract
It is used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent and is not hazardous.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
This is often used as an antiseptic. It is very hazardous if ingested. It is hazardous as a skin and eye irritant and it should not be inhaled. Prolonged exposure can lead to damage in the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9923401
Chloroxylenol
Chlorxylenol is most commonly used as an antibacterial and preservative. It is hazardous in cases of skin contact, eye contact, or ingestion.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Chloroxylenol-9923450
Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol is used as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in skin care products. It is very hazardous in cases of eye contact, ingestion, or inhalation. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Repeated exposure can lead to an accumulation in the organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Cholecalciferol-9923455
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is used as an emollient and stabilizer. It is a skin and eye irritant. Cholesterol may be toxic to the blood and the liver. Prolonged exposure can lead to damage of the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Cholesterol-9927497
Citric Acid
Citric acid is used primarily to adjust the ph balance of personal care products. It is a skin, eye, and lung irritant and can be slightly hazardous if ingested. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage. Repeated skin exposure can lead to local skin destruction or dermatitis.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Citric_acid-9923494
Lime Oil
Lime oil is used in personal care products for its fragrance and cleansing properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924494
Orange Extract
This is used for its fragrance. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9926328
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
This is used for fragrance and skin conditioning properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924201
Tangerine Peel Oil
This is used for its fragrance and skin conditioning properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925162
Cocamide DEA
This ingredient is used primarily as an emulsifier. It can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.aicma.com/msds/Cocamide%20Dea%20212.pdf
Cocamide MEA
This ingredient is used primarily as an emulsifier and can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Cocamide%20MEA.pdf
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a surfactant and foam booster and can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.essentialingredients.com/msds/Chembetaine%20C.pdf
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
This ingredient is a mild surfactant and a cleansing agent. It is a skin irritant.
https://chemicaloftheday.squarespace.com/todays-chemical/2011/3/8/cocamidopropyl-hydroxysultaine.html
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
This ingredient is used as an antistatic and hair conditioning agent. It can cause dermatitis, sensitization.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
This ingredient’s primary use is as a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.surfactantsinc.com/pdf/Surfox_Lo_Special_MSDS.pdf
Cocamine Oxide
Cocamine oxide is used as a conditioning agent and foam booster. It is a mild skin and eye irritant.
www.southern-chemical.com/techdata/Techmine%20325.pdf
Coco Glucoside
The main function of coco glucosides are as a cleansing agent but it can also be used as a surfactant. It causes skin and eye irritation.
https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/msds/cocoglucosidemsds.pdf
Coconut Acid
The primary use of coconut acid is as a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
Collagen Amino Acid
This is used primarily for its antioxidant properties. It is a mild skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Collagen-9923534
Copper PCA
The primary use for copper PCA in personal care products is as a skin conditioning agent. It is known to be bio accumulative. Also it has been shown to contribute to organ system toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701644/COPPER_PCA/
Cyclomethicone
Cyclomethicone is used mainly as an emollient and is a mild eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Cyclomethicone.pdf
D&C Green #5
This ingredient is used as a dye and colorant in personal care products and can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-D_C_Green_5-9923647
D&C Red #33
This ingredient is a dye and can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-D_C_Red_33-9923654
DEA-C8-18
This ingredient is primarily used as a surfactant in personal care products. It is a human skin, immune system, and respiratory system toxicant. It is classified to be toxic by the Environment Canada Domestic Substance List. It is a persistent bio-accumulative in wildlife and humans. It can affect neurodevelopmental activities at moderate doses. It is also a skin irritant.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=701864
Decyl Glucoside
The main use of decyl glucoside is as a cleansing agent and it can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Decyl%20Glucoside.pdf
Diammonium EDTA
This is mainly used as a solvent and emollient and can be a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9923972
Diazolidinyl Urea
It is mainly used as a preservative and is a formaldehyde releaser. It is a skin and eye irritant. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
https://w ww.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Diazolidinyl_Urea-9923707
Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5
This is mainly used as an antistatic agent. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin. It has restrictions for use in the cosmetic industry. There is limited evidence for sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=701983
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
This is used primarily as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. It is a skin irritant.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_more_details.php?ingredient_id=1214
Diisopropylamine
Diisopropylamine is mainly used as a ph adjuster in personal care products. It is a severe skin and eye irritant. The liquid or spray may produce tissue damage on the mucous membranes. Skin contact can produce burns. This substance may be toxic to the lungs, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage. Repeated exposure to spray can lead to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Diisopropylamine-9927518
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is mainly used as an emollient in personal care products. It is an eye irritant.
https://www.thesage.com/pub/msds/Dimethicone.pdf
Dimethyl Oxazolidine
Dimethyl Oxazolidine is used as a antimicrobial agent. It is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or if it comes in contact with the eyes or skin. There is a danger or serious irreversible effects with any of the aforementioned situations. It can also cause severe damage to health with prolonged exposure. It also causes severe burns and may cause cancer. It is suspected of causing cancer and/or genetic damage. It is very toxic to the environment.
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/sigma-aldrich/help/help-welcome/risk-and-safety-statements/risk-and-safety.html#indicationrisks
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
This ingredient is used mainly as a surfactant. It has no known hazards or toxic effects.
Dipropylene Glycol
Dipropylene glycol is used as a slip agent and penetration enhancer. It is a skin and eye irritant and is suspected of being toxic to the kidneys, liver, and central nervous system.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Dipropylene_Glycol-9923863
Disodium Cocamido MIPA-Sulfosuccinate
This ingredient is used primarily as a surfactant in personal care products. It is suspected of being an environmental toxin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702132/DISODIUM_COCAMIDO_MIPA-SULFOSUCCINATE/
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
This is used mainly as a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.zohardalia.com/Media/Uploads/ZOHARTERIC_D_-_MSDS.pdf
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Disodium cocoyl glutamate is a surfactant and cleaning agent that is found in coconut. This may cause skin and eye irritation which could include erythema or blurring of vision.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/natural%20surfactant.pdf
Disodium Phosphate
Disodium phosphate is most commonly used as an anti-corrosive or masking agent. It is skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925023
Distearyldimonium Chloride
This chemical is mainly used as an antistatic agent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is also an environmentally toxic.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=702183
Edetate Disodium
Edetate disodium is used as a chelating agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Edetate_Disodium_Dihydrogen-9923901
EDTA
EDTA is a chelating agent that functions as a stabilizer in products. It is an eye and skin irritant. Prolonged exposure to this substance can produce damage to the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-EDTA_Disodium_0_5_M_Solution-9925848
Emulsifying Wax
Emulsifying wax is an emulsifying agent. It is an eye irritant. It is toxic to the central nervous system. Prolonged exposure can cause damage to the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925430
Ethanol
Ethanol is a corn based biofuel that serves primarily as a solvent and antimicrobial agent. It causes severe eye damage including sensitization to light, chemical conjunctivitis, and corneal damage. It can cause moderate skin damage including cyanosis of the extremities. Inhalation can cause central nervous system effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness, and coma. It can cause respiratory tract infections.
https://www.nafaa.org/ethanol.pdf
Ethanolamine
Ethanolamine works mainly as a ph adjuster and a buffering agent. It can cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract burns. It is harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled.
https://www.paclp.com/content/documents/MSDS/Ethanolamine.pdf
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl alcohol is used primarily as an antimicrobial and solvent. It is a skin and irritant. It is mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells and bacteria or yeast. It has teratogenic effects in humans and is a developmental toxin. It is toxic to blood, the reproductive system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, and central nervous system. Prolonged exposure can damage the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Ethyl_alcohol_200_Proof-9923955
Ethylenediamine
Ethylenediamine functions as a chelating agent. It is a skin and eye irritant that is also a permeator, sensitizer, and it corrodes the skin. It can cause damage to the mucous membranes as well as skin and eye inflammation. It is an extremely toxic substance that deteriorates one’s health through build-up in the organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Ethylenediamine-9923970
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
This chemical is used as an emollient in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Ethylhexyl%20Palmitate.pdf
Ethylhexylglycerin
This chemical serves as a skin conditioning agent and as a preservative. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://chemicaloftheday.squarespace.com/todays-chemical/2009/7/31/ethylhexylglycerin.html
Farnesol
Farnesol is a plant extract that is commonly used as a solvent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.kahproducts.com/MSDS/farnesolMSDS.pdf
FD&C Blue #1
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and hazardous if swallowed or inhaled.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Blue_1-9924014
FD&C Blue #2
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and is hazardous if swallowed or inhaled.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Blue_2-9924015
FD&C Green #3
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is toxic to the mucous membranes and prolonged exposure can cause damage to the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Green_3-9924018
FD&C Orange #4
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Orange_IV-9926326
D&C Red #4
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. This is a skin and eye irritant. It is also toxic to the blood, kidneys, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, and glands. Prolonged exposure to this substance can lead to target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-D_C_Red_4-9923650
FD&C Red #40
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and is slightly hazardous if inhaled or ingested.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Red_40-9924020
FD&C Yellow #5
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is very hazardous in the case of inhalation.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Yellow_5-9924021
FD&C Yellow #6
This chemical is used as a colorant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-FD_C_Yellow_6-9924022
Fragrance
This is used to give a scent to the product. It can be a skin and eye irritant. Repeated contact may cause an allergic reaction in the skin. Prolonged inhalation may cause serious health effects.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-fragrance-white-rose.pdf
Gluconic Acid
Gluconic acid is a plant based compound that works as a humectant and solvent. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is hazardous if ingested.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Gluconic_Acid_50_-9924146
Glucono-Delta-Lactone
This product is an irritant to the skin, eyes, digestive tract, and the respiratory tract.
https://www.xzfood.com/images/008.pdf
Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone is used as a solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924147
Glycerin
Glycerin works as a humectant and solvent in many personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant, as well as, a skin permeator. This substance may also be toxic to the kidneys and prolonged exposure could cause target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Glycerin-9927350
Glycerol Monolaurate
This is used as an emulsifier and preservative. It is not known to be a toxin.
Glyceryl Cocoate
Glyceryl cocoate is used mainly as an emollient and thickening agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/msds_peg7_glyceryl_cocoate.pdf
Glyceryl Laurate
Glyceryl laurate works as an emollient and surfactant in many personal care products. It is believed to be of no human or environmental hazards.
Glyceryl Oleate
Glyceryl oleate is used as a thickener and emollient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Arlacel_186-9925622
Glyceryl Stearate
This chemical works as an emollient and thickener. It is not known to be hazardous.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-glyceryl-stearate.pdf
Glycine
Glycine is used as a buffering agent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Glycine-9927179
Glycol Distearate
Glycol distearate is used primarily as an emollient and thickening agent in personal care products. It is not known to be hazardous.
Glycol Stearate
This ingredient is used as an emollient and thickening agent in many personal care products. It is not known to be hazardous.
Green 5 (CI 61570)
This chemical is used as a colorant and dye in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9923647
Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil is used for its smoothing properties and as an emollient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925156
Hexyldecanol
Hexyldecanol is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. It is a skin and eye irritant and can cause irritation in the mucous membranes. If this substance is ingested it can cause vomiting.
https://www.jeen.com/technical/JEECOL%20ICA%20MSDS.pdf
Hexylene Glycol
Hexylene glycol works as a humectant and surfactant in personal care products. This is a skin and eye irritant and can be hazardous if inhaled or swallowed. This substance can cause damage to the kidneys, nervous system, and liver. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Hexylene_Glycol-9924261
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
This chemical is used mainly as a propellant. It is suspected to be toxic to blood or the cardiovascular system.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=702910
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated polyisobutene is used mainly as an emollient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-polyisobutene.pdf
Hydrolyzed Collagen
This is a form of animal collagen that works as a water binding agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.silverfernchemical.com/upasset/pdf/Polypro%2015000%20-%20Hydrolyzed%20collagen%20-%20Hydrolyzed%20gelatin%20-%20Gelatin%20hydrolysate%20MSDS%20(SFC).pdf
Hydroxyethyl Urea
This is used primarily as a humectant and skin conditioning agent. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause skin inflammation. With prolonged exposure to a high concentration it can cause metabolism disturbances, emphysema, chronic weight loss, and it aggravates pre-existing conditions.
https://www.dirtdoctor.com/Urea-MSDS_vq3646.htm
Hydroxyethycellulose
It is a plant based thickening agent and emulsifier. It can cause irritation to the mucous membranes.
https://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/msds_hydroxyethylcellulose.pdf
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
This chemical is used as a thickener. It is hazardous to the skin and eyes and should not be ingested or inhaled. It is toxic to the lungs and prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924330
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose works as a viscosity controlling agent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and it may be an irritant to the mucous membranes.
https://www.ampolymer.com/MSDS/HPMC.pdf
Hydroxytyrosol
Hydroxytyrosol is derived from olives and is a very powerful antioxidant. It is not suspected to be hazardous to humans but is environmentally hazardous.
https://www.seqchem.com/safetysheet.php?SQIndex=SRP03955h
Hypromellose
Hypromellose is used to control viscosity. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.aicma.com/msds/Hydroxypropyl%20Methylcellulose%20-%20Hypromellose.pdf
Isobutane
Isobutane is used most commonly as a propellant. Inhalation of high concentrations of this may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea, or narcotic effects.
https://zenstoves.net/MSDS/isobutane.pdfv
Isohexadecane
Isohexadecane is most commonly used in personal care products as a solvent. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
https://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/msds_isohexadecane.pdf
Isoleucine
This is used for its antioxidant properties in personal care products. It is hazardous as a skin and eye irritant and can be very hazardous if ingested.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927197
Isopropanol
Isopropanol is mainly used as a solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause corneal injuries to occur. It can be absorbed through the skin. If it is inhaled it can cause nervous system effects such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, unconsciousness, and in high enough concentrations coma and death due to respiratory failure. It can also damage the kidneys.
https://130.15.90.245/Chin-Sang%20Lab%20MSDS/Fisher/Isopropanol(MSDS).htm
Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol is primarily used as a solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant as well as a skin permeator and sensitizer. It can be toxic to the kidneys, liver, skin, central nervous system, reproductive system, and the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Isopropyl_alcohol_99_-9926005
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl myristate is an emollient and emulsifier. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Isopropyl_myristate-9924416
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl myristate is a thickening agent and emollient that can clog pores and is not known to be toxic.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Isopropyl_palmitate-9924417
Jojoba Esters
This is an emollient that is made from jojoba oil. It is a skin and eye irritant and it should not be ingested.
https://www.naturalsourcing.com/msds/MSDS_Jojoba_Esters_20_60.pdf
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a plant-based emollient used in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Jojoba_Oil-9924427
Walnut Shell Powder
Walnut shell powder is used as an abrasive. This is not a hazardous ingredient.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is an exfoliant that can be derived from milk but is usually synthetic in cosmetics. It is a skin and eye irritant and is corrosive to both the skin and the eyes. It can produce tissue damage to the mucous membranes of eye, mouth, and respiratory tract. Inhalation can produce severe irritation to the respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure can lead to severe skin and eye irritation as well as respiratory tract irritation.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Lactic_Acid_85_-9924447
Lanolin
Lanolin is an emollient found in the sebaceous glands of sheep. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Lanolin_oil-9924454
Lauramide DEA
This chemical is a foam booster and viscosity controller that is commonly used in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and it should not be swallowed.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Lauramide%20DEA.pdf
Lauramine Oxide
Lauramine oxide is a commonly used surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.fastenal.com/web/msds/getmsds.ex?sku=0601021
Laureth-10
Laureth-10 is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in many personal care products. This is known to contain 1,4 dioxane which can be harmful but it is normally removed in the purification process.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/703415/LAURETH-10/
Lauryl Betaine
Lauryl betaine is often used in personal care products because of its skin conditioning properties. It is a skin and eye irritant and can cause severe burns. There is a danger of serious irreversible effects. This product may cause cancer. It may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. There is a risk of impaired fertility and of harm to an unborn child. It can cause serious health damage with prolonged exposure.
https://us.chemicalbook.com/RiskAndSafety.htm#Safety
Lauryl Glucoside
Lauryl glucoside is a common surfactant. It is a skin irritant and can potentially cause dermatitis.
https://www.dormer.ca/PDF_MSDS/L-004.pdf
Leucine
Leucine is used as a moisturizer and for its antioxidant properteis. It is an eye irritant and can be very hazardous if it is ingested.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927207
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
This is used as a skin conditioning agent and as an emollient. It is not known to be toxic.
Limonene
Limonene is a plant extract that is often made synthetically for its fragrance. It is extremely hazardous if ingested. It is also a skin and eye irritant that can lead to worse side effects such as skin inflammation. Prolonged inhalation can lead to chronic respiratory inflammation.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Limonene-9924495
Linoleammonium Chloride
This is commonly used in personal care products as an antistatic agent. This is not safe for damaged or injured skin and there is limited evidence of sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=701983
L-proline
Proline is used for its antioxidant properties and it is a common skin-identical ingredient. It is an eye irritant and it can produce damage in the target organs with prolonged exposure.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-L_Proline-9927237
L-taurine
Taurine is used in personal care products to help promote skin hydration. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925166
Macadamia Nut Oil
Macadamia nut oil is often used for its skin conditioning properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-macadamia-nut-oil.pdf
Magnesium Chloride
This is used as a viscosity control and it helps the products that it is used in coagulate. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Magnesium_Chloride_51_-9926023
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium nitrate is primarily used as a preservative in personal care products. It is a skin, eye, and lung irritant. Prolonged exposure can result in skin burns and ulcerations.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Magnesium_nitrate_hexahydrate-9927355
Mannitol
Mannitol is a common skin conditioner in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Mannitol-9927223
Spearmint Leaf Oil
Spearmint leaf oil is used primarily as a fragrance. It is a skin and eye irritant and it should not be inhaled or ingested. It is toxic to the mucous membranes and prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925067
Methylisothiazolinone
It is a preservative and it should be only used in products that are not left on the hand or that are rinsed off. It is believed to kill brain cells and cause severe damage to the central nervous system potentially leading to the earlier development of Alzheimer’s.
https://www.kensavage.com/archives/common-chemical-methylisothiazolinone-found-dangerous/
Methylpropanediol
Methylpropanediol functions as a solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-2_Amino_2_methyl_1_3_propanediol-9922893
Methylsulfonylmethane
This chemical is used as a solvent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.ingredientstodiefor.com/files/MSMMSDS.pdf
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is most commonly used as an emollient. It is an eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Mineral_oil-9927364
Myristyl Alcohol
Myristyl alcohol is most commonly used as an emollient in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and can cause inflammation in the eyes. Myristyl Alcohol is hazardous to the mucous membranes and prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage. It is very hazardous if ingested.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9926162
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
This is used mainly as a skin conditioner in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause inflammation in both. It also should not be inhaled or ingested and prolonged inhalation can lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-N_Acetyl_L_Cysteine-9922782
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is in personal care products as a vitamin that is beneficial for the skin. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Niacinamide_ascorbate-9926208
Nonoxynol-10
This ingredient is used as a more mild surfactant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9926291
n-Propanol
Propanol is most commonly used as a solvent in personal care products. It has been found to produce cancer in laboratory animals and is a skin and eye irritant.
https://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/PR/1-propanol.html
Octyldodecanol
Octyldodecanol is used as an emollient and emulsifier. It can be a skin and eye irritant and can irritate the upper respiratory tract if inhaled
https://www.jeen.com/technical/JEECOL%20ODD%20MSDS.pdf
Olive Fruit Oil
Olive is an emollient that is derived from the olive fruit that has antioxidant properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Olive_oil-9927377
Orange 4
Orange 4 is used as a colorant and dye in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Orange_IV-9926326
Oregano Oil
This ingredient is found in olives and has strong antibacterial properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.essentialoil.com/msdsoreg.html
Panthenol
Panthenol is a form of vitamin b that is added to personal care products. Panthenol is converted to vitamin B5 when absorbed by the skin cells. Vitamin B5 has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties and can stimulate skin regeneration.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Panthenol-9926392
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
This is used most commonly as a surfactant. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=704512
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate Cocoate
This is used as a surfactant and emollient in personal care products. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=704535
PEG-10 Dimethicone
PEG-10 dimethicone is usedmost widely as a surfactant and emollient in personal care products and it is not toxic.
PEG-100 Stearate
This is most commonly used as an emollient, emulsifier, and surfactant and it is not considered to be toxic.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-glyceryl-stearate-peg-100-stearate.pdf
PEG-12 Dimethicone
This is most commonly used as a surfactant and emollient and is safe for use.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
This is a commonly used surfactant and cleansing agent and is safe for use.
PEG-150 Distearate
This is used as a thickening agent. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-peg-150-distearate.pdf
PEG-18 Dimethicone
This chemical is most often used as an emollient or surfactant. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=705292
PEG-20 Glyceryl Stearate
This is used as a surfactant and emollient. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and has shown limited sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704554/PEG-20_GLYCERYL_TRIISOSTEARATE/
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
This is used as an emulsifier and solvent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/new/plc/plc0700fr/plc736fr.pdf
PEG-32
PEG-32 is a common emulsifier in personal care products. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and has shown limited sense organ toxicity
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=704582
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
This chemical is used as an emollient and surfactant. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and has shown limited sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=704605
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
This is an emollient and surfactant. It may be an eye irritant. With prolonged skin contact it can cause irritation of the hair follicles and block sebaceous glands, causing rash, acne or dermatitis.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/PEG-7%20Glyceryl%20Cocoate.pdf
PEG-75 Lanolin
PEG-75 lanolin is a surfactant that is not hazardous.
https://www.alchemchemical.com/product-details/items/742.html
PEG-8 Dimethicone
This is used as a surfactant and emollient in many personal care products. It is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin and is shown limited sense organ toxicity.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704663/PEG-8_DIMETHICONE/
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
This is a mild surfactant. It has been found to be a strong skin toxin
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=704685
Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
It is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is a skin and immune system toxin. It is a known respiratory toxin and is suspected of causing cancer. It is suspected of having neurodevelopmental effects and is bio accumulative.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=701864
Petrolatum
Petrolatum is an emollient used in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Petrolatum_white-9927388
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a mild preservative that doesn’t release formaldehyde. It is very hazardous as a skin and eye irritant. It can cause skin and eye inflammation. This is toxic to the kidneys, nervous system, and liver. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-2_Phenoxyethanol-9926486
Phenylalanine
This is used for its antioxidant properties. It is a skin and eye irritant.
www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927391
Phytonadione
Phytonadione is a form a vitamin K that is put into personal care products. It is hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or as an eye irritant. Prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Phytonadione-9926552
Polyethylene Glycol
This is a thickener that is used in personal care products and is sometimes used as an abrasive in those products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Polyethylene_glycol_1000-9926622
Polymethoxy Bicyclic Oxazolidine
This is mainly used as a preservative and an antimicrobial agent. It is not harmful.
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-10 is a film forming agent. It is not harmful.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-polyquaternium-10.pdf
Polyquaternium-6
This is a film forming agent. It is not harmful.
Polyquaternium-7
This is a film forming agent. It is a skin and eye irritant. Prolonged eye contact can cause irreversible damage.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Polyquaternium%207.pdf
Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 is a commonly used surfactant and emulsifier. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-POLYSORBATE_80-9926645
Polysorbate 60
This is a common surfactant and emulsifier. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-POLYSORBATE_60-9926642
Polystyrene
This is a film forming chemical used in many personal care products. It is an eye irritant.
https://mcf.tamu.edu/docs/msds-pdfs/POLYSTYRENE-PELLETS.pdf
Potassium Cocoate
This is a commonly used surfactant and it is not toxic.
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide which is also known as lye is used as a surfactant in many personal care products and it also helps to control the ph balance. It is a very strong skin and eye irritant. It is also corrosive to the skin and eyes. Inhalation can lead to respiratory tract irritation and severe overexposure can lead to lung damage, unconsciousness, and even death. Potassium hydroxide can also cause target organ damage. Repeated skin exposure can kill the skin or cause dermatitis.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Potassium_hydroxide-9927230
Potassium Stearate
Potassium stearate is mainly used as a surfactant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.hallstar.com/msds/10277_MSDS.pdf
PPG-24-Glycereth-24
This chemical is commonly used as a surfactant or as a solvent in many personal care products. It is expected to be harmful or toxic.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/722897/PPG-24-GLYCERETH-24/
Proline
Proline is used in many products for its antioxidant properties. It is hazardous if inhaled, ingested, and as an eye irritant. It can also produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927237
Propane
Propane is commonly used in personal care products as a propellant. It is an asphyxiant. It can cause freezing of tissue or frostbite.
https://www.iigas.com/propane_msds.htm
Propyl 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoate
The primary use of this chemical is as a preservative. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.chemicalbook.com/ProductMSDSDetailCB1465703_EN.htm
Propyl Alcohol
Propyl alcohol is used primarily as a solvent. It is a skin and eye irritant and can cause inflammation of the eye.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924736
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is widely used as a humectant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant. Prolonged exposure can cause target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Propylene_glycol-9927239
PVP
PVP is used as an antimicrobial agent.
Pyridoxine HCI
Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 and is used in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause eye inflammation
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Pyridoxine_HCl-9924765
Quaternium-15
Quaternium-15 is primarily used as a preservative in personal care products. It is a formaldehyde releasing preservative. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause deterioration to one’s health by accumulation in the organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Quaternium_15-9924780
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Quaternium-18 is commonly used as a thickening agent and emulsifier and it is not known to be hazardous.
Retinyl Palmitate
Retinyl palmitate is a form of vitamin A and it is used in many products for its antioxidant properties. It is a skin and eye irritant. If ingested it could cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, dizziness, or liver dysfunction. It also should not be used by pregnant women.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-vitamin-a-retinol-palmitate.pdf
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a commonly used antibacterial agent and exfolliant. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is a development toxin and it accumulates in organs. Severe exposure can result in death.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Salicylic_acid-9927249
SD Alcohol-3C
This is commonly used as a surfactant and as an emollient. It is a penetration enhancer and can cause skin and eye irritation.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=705847
SD Alcohol 40-B
SD alcohol 40-B is a common surfactant and emollient. It is a penetration enhancer.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705850/SD_ALCOHOL_40B/
Serine
Serine is used in many personal care products for its antioxidant properties. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause skin and eye irritation.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927250
Silica
Silica is a common compound found in nature and is used as a thickener in personal care products. It is toxic to the lungs and mucous membranes and prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Silica_Standard_1mg_ml-9926788
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is most commonly used as a preservative in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant. It is a reproductive system toxin. It can also be toxic to the blood, liver, and the central nervous system. Prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_benzoate-9927413
Sodium Borate
Sodium borate is used primarily as an antibacterial agent and as a ph adjuster in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_borate-9924968
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate is used as a detergent cleansing agent in many products. This ingredient can be derived from coconuts. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://jeen.com/technical/MSDS%20JEENATE%20AOS-40.pdf
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride more commonly known as table salt is often used as a binding agent and sometimes as an abrasive in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_chloride-9927593
Sodium Citrate
Sodium citrate is most commonly used to control the ph balance in a product but is also used for its antioxidant and preservative properties. It is an eye irritant. It is also toxic to the lungs and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure can produce damage in the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_Citrate_30_-9926841
Sodium coco Sulfate
Sodium coco sulfate is a surfactant. It is also the same chemical as sodium lauryl sulfate except that SLS is a more purified form of this chemical that is derived from coconuts. It is a skin and eye irritant that can cause dermatitis.
https://www.hallstar.com/msds/10668_MSDS.pdf
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is a skin conditioning ingredient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924276
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is primarily used in personal care products to control the ph level. Another name for sodium hydroxide is lye. It is a skin and eye irritant that is also corrosive to the skin causing itching, scaling, blistering, or burns. It can produce damage to the mucous membranes and eye inflammation. It is toxic to the lungs, mucous membranes, and target organs. Prolonged exposure can cause severe skin and eye irritation and respiratory tract infection leading to bronchial infection.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_Hydroxide_40_-9926880
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
This chemical is derived from amino acids and is most commonly used as a skin conditioning agent and occasionally as a preservative. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.naturalingredient.org/Articles/msds_suttocide_A.pdf
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
This is most commonly used as a thickener and in higher concentrations it can function as a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.snowdriftfarm.com/sll_msds.html
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
This is a surfactant that functions as a foam booster in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.closedsystemlabs.com/Pdf’s/MSDS%20-%20Sodium%20Lauroyl%20Sarcosinate.pdf
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
This is a cleansing agent that is found in coconuts. This is a severe eye irritant that can cause eye damage.
https://www.makingcosmetics.com/msds1/msds-cocoamphoacetate.pdf
Sodium PCA
Sodium PAC is naturally found in skin and is a water binding agent that is not hazardous.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate
Sodium sesquicarbonate is used to adjust the ph balance in a product. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_sesquicarbonate-9925034
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium sulfate is used to control the viscosity of a product. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_Sulfate_0_1_M-9926895
Sodium Tallate
Sodium tallate is the salt of tall oil and it is used primarily as a surfactant. It is suspected to be an environmental toxin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/723943/SODIUM_TALLATE/
Sodium Tallowate
Sodium tallowate is a surfactant that is found in beef tallow. It is suspected to be an environmental toxin.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706201/SODIUM_TALLOWATE/
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
Sodium xylene sulfonate is a commonly used surfactant. It is a skin, eye, and lung irritant and prolonged exposure can lead to target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodium_Xylenesulfonate_40_-9925054
Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid is a preservative that can be found in mountain ash berries but is oftentimes produced synthetically. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sorbic_acid-9925055
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a humectant and thickening agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sorbitol-9925062
Squalane
Squalane is oil that can be derived from shark liver, olives, or sebum. It is most commonly used in personal care products as an emollient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Squalane-9925072
Steareth-2
Steareth-2 is a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Steareth-2.pdf
Steareth-20
Steareth-20 is used mainly as a surfactant in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Steareth-20.pdf
Steareth-4
Steareth-4 is most commonly used as a surfactant. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.jeen.com/technical/MSDS%20JEECOL%20SA-4.pdf
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a fatty acid and it is most commonly used as an emollient and thickener in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Stearic_acid-9927609
Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl alcohol is commonly used as an emollient and emulsifier. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Stearyl_alcohol-9925092
Stevia extract
Stevia extract is commonly used as a masking agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925097
Styrene Acrylates Copolymer
This is used as a film forming agent in many personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant that is hazardous to the nervous system and upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Styrene_monomer_-9925112
Sulfated Castor Oil
Sulfated castor oil is made by adding sulfur to castor oil and it was one of the first synthetically created detergents. It is an irritant.
Tallow Acid
Tallow acid is an emollient rendered from animal fat and it is not hazardous.
TEA Lauryl Sulfate
This chemical is used as a surfactant and thickener. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://exporterlabchemicals.com/msds/AL4076.html
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine works as a chelating agent. It is a skin and eye irritant.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent and it also serves to prevent other minerals from bonding in personal care products. It is a sever skin and eye irritant and is also a skin permeator and sensitizer making it easier to absorb other substances. It is corrosive to the skin and eyes and can cause tissue damage to the mucous membranes. It can also cause skin burns. It is toxic to the blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, and mucous membranes and can produce target organ damage. It can also cause respiratory tract irritation and bronchial infection
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Tetrasodium_ethylenediaminetetraacetate-9923981
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
This vegetable based ingredient is commonly used as a chelating agent in personal care products. It is not a toxic chemical.
https://www.goodguide.com/ingredients/291504-tetrasodium-glutamate-diacetate
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Thymus vulgaris oil is an antioxidant rich extract from thyme. It is a skin and eye irritant which can be toxic to the mucous membranes. It also may be toxic to the kidneys, liver, and central nervous system. It also can cause target organ damage with prolonged exposure
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Thymol-9927623
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is a mineral that is commonly used as an emulsifier and thickening agent in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant and it should not be inhaled or ingested. It also may be to harmful to the lungs, and the upper respiratory tract. It can also cause target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925268
Tocopherol
Tocopherol is another form of vitamin E that is commonly used in personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925274
Tocopheryl Acetate
Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E that is antioxidant rich. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925276
Triclosan
Trideceth-5
Trideceth-5 serves as a surfactant and emulsifier in many personal care products. It is expected to be toxic to both humans and the environment and is considered a medium health risk in humans.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/724602/TRIDECETH-5/
Tridecyl Alcohol
Tridecyl alcohol is used in many personal care products as an emulsifier. It should not be ingested.
https://www.kyowachemical.co.jp/eng/pdf/TDA_ecat.pdf
Triethanolamine
Triethanolamine is used in personal care products as a ph adjuster. It is a skin and eye irritant that should not be ingested or inhaled. It is toxic to the kidneys, liver, and skin; and can produce target organ damage.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927306
Tritium Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
This is an emollient that is derived from wheat that is used in many personal care products. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Wheat_germ_oil-9925436
Urea
Urea is a component of urine but normally synthetic versions are used in cosmetics. It is a water binding ingredient and in small amounts it can exfoliate the skin. It is a skin and eye irritant that can be toxic to the blood, cardiovascular system, and target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Urea-9927317
Vaccinium Marcocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Cranberry extract is used for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It can cause allergic reactions to those who are allergic to aspirin.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-958-CRANBERRY.aspx?activeIngredientId=958&activeIngredientName=CRANBERRY
Valine
Valine is one of the essential amino acids and it is used in personal care products for its antioxidant properies. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927319
Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
Vanilla extract is used primarily for a fragrance but it also possesses some antioxidant properties. It is a skin and eye irritant that can be damaging to the reproductive system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system, and the target organs.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Vanilla_Extract_Pure-9925408
Vanillin
Vanillin is an extract of the vanilla bean and in personal care products it is used for its fragrance. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Vanillin-9927641
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is used in personal care products for its antioxidants. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Vitamin_E-9925425
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Grape seed extract is used as an emollient and it contains antioxidants. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924198
Water
Water is used as a solvent and it is not hazardous.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Water-9927321
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is derived from bacteria and used as a thickener. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Xanthan_gum-9927645
Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal
Corn kernel meal is used as a binding agent. It can be hazardous as a dust if inhaled.
https://www.bpilabs.com/msds/Corn%20Starch.pdf
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Corn oil is used as a plant-based, fragrance-free emollient. It is a skin and eye irritant.
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927139
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