Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Azulene

1999 ◽  
Vol 18 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Alan Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Skin Penetration ◽  
Toxicity Study ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Ciliary Activity ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations

Azulene is an extract from the volatile oil of several perennial herbs and is detected in tobacco smoke. It functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations, including hair dyes. Azulene is reported to be used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations, but these reported uses are likely to be uses of guaiazulene, a chemically related colorant, because there are currently no suppliers of Azulene to the cosmetics industry. The anti-inflammatory action of Azulene has been demonstrated in several animal studies. Effects at the cellular level are reported to include inhibition of respiration and growth, but no effect on ciliary activity or membrane permeability. Relatively low oral toxicity was seen in acute animal studies. Azulene was not mutagenic in an Ames test, with and without metabolic acfivation. An allergic response to Azulene was noted in one case report. These data were clearly insufficient to support the safety of Azulene in cosmetics. Additional data needed to make a safety assessment include: methods of manufacture and impurities, especially naphthalenes; current concentration of use; skin penetration, if there is significant skin penetration, then both a 28-day dermal toxicity study to assess general skin and systemic toxicity and a reproductive and developmental toxicity study are needed; one genotoxicity study in a mammalian system, if positive, then a 2-year dermal carcinogenesis study using National Toxicology Program methods is needed; skin irritation and sensitization in animals or humans; and ocular toxicity.

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate

1999 ◽  
Vol 18 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Alan Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Toxicity ◽  
Metabolic Activation ◽  
Skin Penetration ◽  
Toxicity Study ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Inhalation Toxicity ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Rabbit Skin ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Mammalian System

Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate is the lactic acid salt of isostearamidopropyl morpholine used as an antistatic agent in 20 cosmetic formulations, mostly hair preparations. The concentration of use in hair preparations is in the 1-5% range- Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate was nontoxic in acute oral toxicity studies in rats. Although Morpholine is considered a cutaneous, ocular, and mucous membrane irritant, and a sensitizer, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate exhibits none of the sensitization and irritant reactions observed with Morpholine. Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate was minimally irritating to rabbit eyes, and mildly irritating to intact and abraded rabbit skin. Although sensitization was not seen in clinical tests, some irritancy was noted. Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate was not mutagenic in the Ames test, with or without metabolic activation, although cell killing was seen at most test concentrations. Although Morpholine is readily nitrosated to form carcinogenic nitrosamines, N-nitroso impurities were not detected in Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate. Mutagenicity data on Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate in a mammalian system were not available, nor were data available on skin penetration or toxicity associated with inhalation exposures. Accordingly, the safety of this ingredient in leave-on cosmetic formulations could not be determined. Based on the available data, this ingredient was considered safe for use in rinse-off cosmetic products. Additional data needed for assessing the safety of leave-on uses include: (i) skin penetration; if there is significant skin penetration, then both a 28-day dermal toxicity study to assess general skin and systemic toxicity, and a reproductive and developmental toxicity study are needed; (ii) one genotoxicity study in a mammalian system; if positive, then a 2-year dermal carcinogenesis study using National Toxicology Program (NTP) methods may be needed; and (iii) inhalation toxicity data.

4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Butyl Stearate, Cetyl Stearate, Isobutyl Stearate, Isocetyl Stearate, Isopropyl Stearate, Myristyl Stearate, and Octyl Stearate

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 107-146 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Health Effect ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Rabbit Skin ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations

The 7 Stearates described in this report are either oily liquids or waxy solids that are primarily used in cosmetics as skin emollients at concentrations up to 25 percent. The toxicology of the Stearates has been assessed in a number of animal studies. They have low acute oral toxicity and are essentially nonirritating to the rabbit eye when tested at and above use concentration. At cosmetic use concentrations the Stearates are, at most, minimally irritating to rabbit skin. In clinical studies the Stearates and cosmetic products containing them were at most minimally to mildly irritating to the human skin, essentially nonsensitizing, nonphototoxic and nonphotosensitizing. Comedogenicity is a potential health effect that should be considered when the Stearate ingredients are used in cosmetic formulations. On the basis of the information in this report, it is concluded that Butyl, Cetyl, Isobutyl, Isocetyl, Isopropyl, Myristyl, and Octyl Stearate are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the present practices of use.

scholarly journals Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polybutene

1982 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 103-118 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Skin Tests ◽  
Toxicity Tests ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Successive Generations ◽  
Available Information

Polybutenes are the isotactic polymers of isobutene and n-butene. Polybutenes provide viscosity or emulsifiability to more than 80 cosmetic products in concentrations up to 50%. The results of acute oral and percutaneous toxicity tests of Polybutenes show these materials to be relatively harmless. Acute skin irritation tests on rabbits showed no or mild irritation. Other test results indicate that Polybutenes are not toxic: (a) there were no observable effects in rats after inhalation at concentrations up to 18.5 mg/l of air; (b) there was only mild, transient eye irritation in rabbits; (c) intravaginal application of concentrated Polybutene daily for 30 days produced no observable effect in rabbits. Chronic oral toxicity in rats fed up to 20,000 ppm for three successive generations showed no impairment in reproduction. The available human clinical data indicated only very mild effects. Skin tests for sensitization, irritancy, phototoxicity, and photosensitization were limited to cosmetic formulations. On the basis of the available information, it was concluded that Polybutenes are safe as presently used in cosmetics.

scholarly journals Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Propylene Glycol (PG) Dicaprylate, PG Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PG Dicocoate, PG Dipelargonate, PG Isostearate, PG Laurate, PG Myristate, PG Oleate, PG Oleate SE, PG Dioleate, PG Dicaprate, PG Diisostearate, and PG Dilaurate

1999 ◽  
Vol 18 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 35-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilbur Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Propylene Glycol ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Skin Penetration ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Safety Assessments

The Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate family of ingredients includes several esters and diesters of Propylene Glycol and fatty acids. These ingredients are used in cosmetic formulations as skin conditioning agents, viscosity increasing agents, and surfactants. Two skin irritation studies (minimal to no irritation) and a comedogenicity study (insignificant comedogen) on Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate and a skin irritation study (slight) and an acute oral toxicity study (nontoxic) on Propylene Glycol Laurate were available. Available data were also found indicating that Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate and Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate may enhance the skin penetration of other chemicals. Because of the ability of these Polyethylene Glycol esters and diesters to enhance penetration of other agents, it was recommended that care be taken in using these and other Polyethylene Glycol esters and diesters in cosmetic products. Previous Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments of related ingredients, including Polyethylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol Stearate, Coconut Oils and Acids, Isostearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, were summarized. Included were mutagenicity, chronic toxicity, and skin irritation and sensitization data. Based in part on the limited data available on the ingredients included in the report, but more so on the previous reviews of chemically similar moieties, it was concluded that Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol Dicocoate, Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Propylene Glycol Myristate, Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol Oleate SE, Propylene Glycol Dioleate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol Diisostearate, and Propylene Glycol Dilaurate are safe for use as cosmetic ingredients in the present practices of use.

scholarly journals 2: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Ricinoleate

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 721-739 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ricinoleic Acid ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Ultraviolet Spectrum ◽  
Toxicity Tests ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Dermal Toxicity ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Patch Tests

Glyceryl Ricinoleate is the monoester of glycerol and ricinoleic acid. Castor oil contains 87–90% Glycerol Ricinoleate. Ricinoleic acid is metabolized by both β-oxidation and α-oxidation. Acute oral toxicity tests in mice indicated that Glyceryl Ricinoleate has an LD50 greater than 25.0 ml/kg and is, at most, mildly irritating to unrinsed rabbit eyes. This ingredient was not a primary skin irritant. Castor oil was nonmutagenic by the Ames test. Ricinoleic acid was not a carcinogen when tested in mice. In human single-insult occlusive patch tests, no indication of skin irritation potential was observed in the two products containing 5.6% Glyceryl Ricinoleate. The available data on Glyceryl Ricinoleate were insufficient to determine whether this ingredient, under each relevant condition of use, was either safe or not safe. The types of data required before a decision can be made include: (1) 28 day chronic dermal toxicity in guinea pigs, and (2) clinical sensitization and photosensitization studies (or an appropriate ultraviolet spectrum instead of the photosensitization data).

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyacrylamide

1991 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-203 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Maximum Dose ◽  
Toxicity Study ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Monomer Content ◽  
Acrylamide Monomers ◽  
Reproductive Study

Polyacrylamide is a polymer of controllable molecular weight formed from the polymerization of acrylamide monomers. Average concentrations of the monomer were reported as less than 0.01% by several manufacturers. Polyacrylamide is used as a foam builder and stabilizer in shampoo products and as a vehicle in sunscreen preparations. An acute oral toxicity study of Polyacrylamide in rats reported that a single maximum oral dose of 4.0 g/kg body weight was tolerated. In a subchronic oral toxicity study in both rats and dogs, animals were given a maximum dose of 464 mg/kg body weight, with no signs of toxicity in any animals. Two separate studies in rats reported no absorption when the compound was administered by gavage. In a 2-year chronic oral toxicity study, rats fed between 500 and 10,000 ppm in their diet had no significant adverse effects. Similar results were obtained in dogs. A 2-year feeding study in rats fed up to 5.0% Polyacrylamide reported no significant adverse effects. Cutaneous tolerance tests performed to evaluate the irritation of Polyacrylamide indicated that the compound was relatively well tolerated. Undiluted Polyacrylamide applied to the conjunctival sac of the rabbit caused a very slight response. No compound-related lesions were noted in a three-generation reproductive study in which rats were fed either 500 or 2000 ppm Polyacrylamide. On the basis of data presented in this report, it is concluded that Polyacrylamide, with less than 0.01% acrylamide monomer content, is safe as a cosmetic ingredient as currently used.

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate

2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 99-102 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Developmental Toxicity ◽  
Quaternary Salt ◽  
Skin Penetration ◽  
Toxicity Study ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Inhalation Toxicity ◽  
Absorption Data ◽  
Dermal Irritation ◽  
Safety Test

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate is a quaternary salt used as an antistatic agent and as a surfactant in several hair care products. The concentration at which this ingredient is used is unknown, although data reported in 1984 indicated a maximum concentration of 1%. In an inhalation toxicity study, the approximate lethal concentration of Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate was 0.403 mg/mm3. This ingredient was shown to be a severe ocular irritant in an animal study. No other safety test data on this ingredient were available. These data were clearly insufficient to support the safety of Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate in cosmetics. Data available on Morpholine were summarized, but these data themselves were insufficient to support safety. The data needed in order to complete the safety assessment of Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate include: methods of manufacture and impurities, especially nitrosamines; current concentration of use; skin penetration; if there is significant skin penetration, then both a 28-day dermal toxicity study to assess general skin and systemic toxicity and a reproductive and developmental toxicity study are needed; two genotoxicity studies, at least one in a mammalian system, if positive, then a 2-year dermal carcinogenisis study using National Toxicology Program (NTP) methods may be needed; ultraviolet (UV) absorption data, if significantly absorbed, then photosensitization data are needed; dermal irritation and sensitization; and ocular toxicity, if available.

4: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Toluene

1987 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-120 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Skin ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Skin Exposure

Toluene has a wide variety of noncosmetic applications. However, the cosmetic use is limited to nail products at concentrations up to 50%. Toluene was practically nontoxic when given orally to rats; acute oral LD50 values ranged from 2.6 g/kg to 7.5 g/kg. Results of animal studies indicated that undiluted Toluene is a skin irritant. No skin irritation or sensitization was observed in subjects treated with cosmetic products containing 31-33% Toluene. No phototoxic or photoallergic reactions were noted in subjects treated with 25% or 30% Toluene. The sole cosmetic use of Toluene is in products intended to be applied directly to the nail; therefore, human skin exposure to this ingredient will be minimal under conditions of cosmetic use. On the basis of the available data and the limited user skin exposure from cosmetic products containing Toluene, it is concluded that this ingredient is safe for cosmetic use at the present practices of use and concentration.

5 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Propylene Glycol Stearate and Propylene Glycol Stearate Self-Emulsifying

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 101-124 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Propylene Glycol ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Dermal Toxicity ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Available Information

Propylene Glycol Stearates (PGS) are a mixture of the mono- and diesters of triple-pressed stearic acid and propylene glycol and are used in a wide variety of cosmetic products. Studies with 14C-labeled PGS show that it is readily metabolized following ingestion. In rats, the acute oral LD50 has been shown to be approximately 25.8 g/kg. The raw ingredient produced no significant dermal toxicity, skin irritation, or eye irritation in acute tests with rabbits. Subchronic animal studies produced no evidence of oral or dermal toxicity. Propylene glycol monostea-rate was negative in in vitro microbial assays for mutagenicity. In clinical studies, PGS produced no significant skin irritation at concentrations up to 55% nor skin sensitization on formulations containing 2.5%. Photo-contact allergenicity tests on product formulations containing 1.5% PGS were negative. From the available information, it is concluded that Propylene Glycol Stearates are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the present practices of use.

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Carbomers-934, -910, -934P, -940, -941, and -962

1990 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-141 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Available Information

The Carbomers are synthetic, high molecular weight, nonlinear polymers of acrylic acid, cross-linked with a polyalkenyl polyether. The Carbomer polymers are used in cosmetics and emulsifying agents at concentrations up to 50%. Acute oral animal studies showed that Carbomers-910, -934, -934P, -940, and -941 have low toxicities when ingested. Rabbits showed minimal skin irritation and zero to moderate eye irritation when tested with Carbomers-910 and -934. Subchronic feeding of rats and dogs with Carbomer-934 in the diet resulted in lower than normal body weights, but no pathological changes were observed. Dogs chronically fed Carbomer-934P manifested gastrointestinal irritation and marked pigment deposition within Kupffer cells of the liver. Clinical studies with Carbomers showed that these polymers have low potential for skin irritation and sensitization at concentrations up to 100%. Carbomer-934 demonstrated low potential for phototoxicity and photo-contact allergenicity. On the basis of the available information presented and as qualified in the report, it is concluded that the Carbomers are safe as cosmetic ingredients.

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