US & Canadian Ingredient Hot List
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Carefully read the ingredients on all products, and avoid any product that does not fully disclose its ingredients or contains any of the following substances. Non-disclosure (or hiding) bad ingredients are common practices in the beauty and cosmetic industry.
These are specific chemicals and ingredients that are common in many beauty, cosmetic and other household products. They have either known or potentially harmful effects.
Rest assured that none of the chemicals, substances or ingredients on this list appear in any of our products - not even in trace amounts.
ALUMINUM and ALUMINA:
(Alumina is the powdered form of aluminum.) Aluminum is mostly absorbed through the skin, lungs, and intestinal tract. High volume exposure may cause problems with metabolic processes, particularly those concerning calcium, phosphorus and iron. Aluminum may also contribute to Alzheimer`s disease, Parkinson`s disease, dementia, and other neurological disorders. It is carcinogenic, toxic and mutagenic. It is a commonly used coloring agent found in eye shadows, toothpastes, hair dyes, antiperspirants, deodorants, lipsticks and other commercial beauty products.
ALUMINUM STARCH OXTENYLSUCCINATE:
This ingredient, known to be neurotoxic in humans, is found in moisturizers, foundations, lipstick and sunscreens. There are contamination concerns of arsenic, lead, and heavy metals.
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE:
Known immune system toxicant which can cause itching, burning, hives and blisters. There is strong evidence that benzalkoium chloride poses risks as a respiratory intoxicant when used in products that can be airborne. Its use is restricted for use in cosmetics in Japan and Canada. Also listed as Alkyldimethyl, Chlorides and/or Quaternary Ammonium.
BENZOIC ACID and SALICYLIC ACID:
Penetration enhancer which allows other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin. Linked to neurotoxicity and organ system toxicity. Possible carcinogen. Restricted in cosmetics in Canada and Japan.
1,4 - DIOXANE:
Petroleum-derived contaminant created in the process, ethoxylation. It is a known animal and probable human carcinogen. Normally used in personal care as emulsifiers, 1, 4-Dioxane may be present in these ingredients or partial ingredient names:
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
Propylene Glycol (PEG)
Polyethylene
Polyethylene glycol
Polyoxyethylene
Polysorbate
Ceteareth-20 - not safe on damaged skin. Penetration enhancer.
Ingredients containing -eth- or -oxynol-
EDTA (Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid). Also known as Disodium EDTA and/or Tetra Sodium EDTA:
Used as a preservative and chelator. Made from a number of toxic chemicals linked to heavy metal toxicity. May contain dangerous levels of ethylene oxide and/or dixane. EDTA could increase the penetration of other chemicals into the skin because of its ability to chelate calcium, it could therefore, affect the safety of other ingredients which were otherwise determined to be safe. May cause a variety of health problems, including infertility, birth defects and developmental delays in children. In addition, there is environmental data showing that chelators do not readily biodegrade in the environment.
ETHYLENE OXIDE:
A known carcinogen which may be an impurity in many person care products. It is used in ethoxylation, the manufacturing process for many emulsifying compounds, which is susceptible to contamination. Ethoxylated compounds are typically derived from petroleum. Ethylene oxide is prohibited in skin care products in Canada.
SYNTHETIC COLORS - Commonly prefixed with Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C or D&C):
These color formulas are developed from coal tar (bituminous coal), and contain heavy metal salts, and lead that may deposit toxins onto the skin causing irritation. Synthetic colors are often tested on animals. These color formulations can be toxic to the body, overloading the liver and potentially triggering some cancers. The toxicity of lead primarily targets the nervous system, kidneys, bones, heart, and blood. It is also said to pose great risk to infants, young children and pregnant women. Synthetic dyes and colors are used in numerous personal care products. They will be listed on the label as FD&C or D&C followed by a color and a number. (FD&C Red No.6) Coloring is not necessary in personal care products. Choose a product using no coloring or only natural colorants.
SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES:
Fragrance as listed on a label could contain any number of unknown ingredients. Some fragrances contain as many as 100 different chemicals. Companies are not required to reveal their fragrance formulas. They can use toxic chemicals without revealing them to us. This is particularly disturbing given that fragrance is found in the ingredient list of the majority of cosmetic and personal care products. The chemicals used to create synthetic fragrances have shown to compromise our cellular defense mechanism that prevents toxins from entering the cells. Many synthetic fragrances contain phthalates (see section on phthalates) and may contain benzene derivatives and aldehydes that have been shown to cause sever allergic reactions, cancer, birth defects and central nervous system disorders. In 1999, a petition was submitted to the FDA requesting that fragrance components be listed on labels. To date no action has been taken on this petition. Use only products that list ALL ingredients and are scented using natural essential oils and herbs.
GLYCOLIC ACID:
Derived from petrochemicals or sugar cane. Overuse or long-term use may lead to trapped toxins and result in damage to skin tissue which may interfere with the skin's natural regenerative capacity. The skin may become hypersensitive to damaging sunrays. Glycolic acid is very commonly found in wrinkle creams, facial gel, toners, cleansers, facial and body exfoliants, acne treatments, and mud masks. For many of us, this is so common that we often expect to see it listed. We bet the name is familiar to you already.
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HYDROQUINONE or HYDROXYANISOLE:
This ingredient is used in skin lightening creams as it decreases the production of melanin pigments in the skin. It is a confirmed animal carcinogen that is toxic to skin, brain, immune system & reproductive system. Hydroquinone is banned by the European Union and determined unsafe for use in cosmetics by the International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments. BUT it is allowed in US in concentrations of up to 2%. (Although FDA did recently issue a warning about using lighteners) Note: Mercury and chromium has been found in skin lightening creams sold in Asia and Mercury has been found in products made in China and Taiwan.
LANOLIN:
An animal by-product made from sheeps wool. It may be contaminated with carcinogenic pesticides.
METHYL CELLOSOLVE:
Found in facial products, there is strong evidence of neurotoxicity. It is a possible developmental and organ system toxin and carcinogen. It has been determined as unsafe for use in cosmetics by the International Fragrance Association Codes and Standards. 2-methoxyethanol is banned for use in cosmetics by the European Union. Also listed as:
Methoxyethanol
Methoxyethylene glycol
Methoxyhydroxyethane
Methyl Glycol
Methyl Oxitol
Monomethyl Ethylene Glycol Ether
Ethanol
MINERAL OIL:
A derivative of crude oil and petrolatum is mineral oil jelly. Both are used as industrial lubricants. Because it causes toxins to build up on the skin, it can accelerate free radical damage and speed up aging. It has no proven benefit to the skin and used mainly as filler. Mineral oil cannot be absorbed so moisturizers containing it cannot effective hydrate. In addition, because it is not water soluble it cant be washed off. It clogs pores, is drying and promotes skin photosensitivity. It has not been assessed for safety in cosmetics use. Petrolatum has many of the same harmful properties. Also listed as:
Paraffin
Hydrocarbon Oils
NANOPARTICLES:
The health of nanomaterials in cosmetics and sunscreens remain largely unknown. Long-range studies have recently begun. However, hundreds of personal care products already contain nano-sized ingredients before they have been proven safe. Nanoparticles have the potential to penetrate unusually deeply into the skin and organs. Animal studies show that nanoparticles can penetrate cells and tissues, move through the body and brain and cause biochemical damage.
NITROSAMINES:
There is a direct link between Nitrosamines and cancer. Many body care products contain chemicals that can create nitrosamine contamination. A chemical reaction can result in harmful carcinogenic nitrosamines that are absorbed through the skin and accumulate in organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys. Since there is no way to know which products may be contaminated, all ingredients that are susceptible should be avoided. There are safer alternatives. These ingredients have been banned or highly restricted for use in cosmetics in most countries. In addition, many of these ingredients are known immune system, and skin toxicants and are rated as harmful to the environment by the EPA.
Nitrosamine will not be listed on the label but these ingredients will:
Diethanolamine (DEA):
- commonly used as an emulsifier, foaming agent, solvent, detergent, or humectant. Used in brake fluid, industrial degreasers and antifreeze. Easily absorbed through skin and can accumulate in the organs. Animal studies show a link to damaging affects to the liver, kidney, brain, spinal cord, bone marrow and skin.
Triethanolamine (TEA):
- pH adjuster, surfactant. Known skin irritant. Organ toxicity at low doses. Possible endocrine disruptor and carcinogen.
2-bromo-2nitro-propane-1 3-diol
Padimate-O
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate also called Sodium Laureth Sulfate
-lathering agent. Proven skin irritant, can lead to formation of dioxin a toxic compound which can cause skin rashes and discoloration, liver damage and may cause cancer.
Formaldehyde
- a preservative. Toxic to the immune system and is carcinogenic. The following contain or may release or break down into formaldehyde:
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-, 3-diol
DMDM hydantoin
Imidazolidinyl urea
Diazolidinyl urea-Know immune system toxicant. Strong evidence of skin toxicity.
Quaternium-15
Formic aldehyde
Oxomethane
Methyl aldehyde
Oxymethylene
Polyquaternium - 10
Padimate O (Octyl Dimethyl PABA/PABA Ester). Also see PABA
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OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3):
Absorbs through the skin in significant amounts. Associated with photoallergic reactions. Organ system toxicity at moderate doses. Possible carcinogen.
PABA (PABA ESTER):
Once a common sunscreen ingredient, now avoided due to allergic dermatitis and photosensitivity. Penetration enhancer. PABA has carcinogenic potential. Prohibited for use in cosmetics in Canada. Also listed as:
Aminobenzoic Acid
Padimate-O
Ocyl demethyl PABA
Benzoic Acid - Also see benzoic acid - salicylic acid.
PARABENS
- Includes ethyl, butyl, propyl, and methyl paraben:
All are cheap preservatives. Although parabens are effective as inhibitors of microbial growth and in extending shelf life of products, these preservatives are known to cause many allergic reactions and skin rashes. They remain widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Parabens have the potential to cause cancer because of their estrogenic activity and they are endocrine disruptors.
PHTHALATES (THAY-lates):
Phthalates are found in numerous products that we use every day, including personal care. They are found in nail polish, perfumes, hair sprays, lotions, clothes, household cleaners, baby toys, toothbrushes, food packaging, medical tubing, gum, candy aspirin, PVC, many pliable plastics and more. Amazingly phthalates are used in cosmetics because they help them penetrate the skin. Phthalates are regulated as toxic substances under environmental laws but there are no limitations in the US on their use in consumer products (except in California). The European Union has banned certain phthalates from childrens toys and cosmetics. Phthalates disrupt estrogen metabolism and can contribute to cancers. They build up in body fat and are linked to liver toxicity. Scientists are concerned about the effects of phthalates especially after a study found the phthalate, DBP in the bodies of every person tested. The chemical causes severe birth defects in lab animals. According to studies, DBP can harm nearly every physical structure in the developing male reproductive system. Several studies have linked DBP to infertility.
Di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate - DEHP - Banned by EU in toys & cosmetics
Diisodecyl phthalates - DIDP
Diisononyl phthalates - DINP
DNOP
DBP - Banned by EU in toys & cosmetics (most toxic)
BBP - Banned by EU in toys & cosmetics
PLACENTA:
Products containing placenta supposedly make hair stronger and more manageable, but they also contain estrogenic hormones that are linked to early puberty and breast cancer. African American women under the age of 40 have a higher incidence of breast cancer than White women in this age group. Researchers believe that this is due in part to the hormone-containing personal care products they use such as hair products with placental extracts.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PEG):
A cheap moisture-carrying ingredient. Derived from petroleum products propylene glycol is commonly used in antifreeze, brake fluid and is found in polyester, paint and paint solvents. It is what is used to carry the active ingredients in transdermal patches into the body. Propylene glycol is suspected of compromising the immune and respiratory systems and interfering with brain function. It can also cause liver abnormalities, kidney damage and contribute to cardiac arrest. It is known to cause eye skin irritations, allergic reactions and rashes. In the short term propylene glycol works by preventing the escape of moisture however it ultimately dries the natural body fluids in the skin which can destroy the skins natural functioning. Some uses are banned by EU.
Other names/variations: likely to be contaminated with dioxane.
Polyethylene glycol
Polyoxethylene
Polygocol
Polyether glycol
TALC - Magnesium Silicate:
Again, this is so common that the name probably rings a bell. Talc is highly toxic. This is recognized as a known carcinogenic and has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer as well as urinary tract disorders. It is another very commonly used primary ingredient found in bath powders, face powders, eye shadows, blushers, face creams, cake makeup foundations, liquid foundations.
TOLUENE:
Used as a solvent in nail Polish, nail treatment, and cuticle treatment. It is a common solvent found in paints, varnishes, glues and gasoline. Toluene occurs naturally at low levels in crude oil, and can be produced in the process of refining gasoline. Also used as an octane booster in some gasoline additives.
There is strong evidence that toluene is a human developmental and nervous system toxicant. It is also a suspected human reproductive and organ system (sense organs, cardiovascular, kidneys) toxicant. Toluene enters the body upon inhalation or is absorbed through your skin. Long-term exposure even at low levels can adversely affect the kidneys.
Note: This ingredient also poses environmental concerns and is regulated by EPA.
Also Listed As: Benzene, methyl-; methybenzene; toluol; methyl-benzene.
TRICLOSAN:
Used as a substitute for organic ether. Found as an impurity in liquid washes, deodorants, acne treatment, facial moisturizers, and lipstick. Suspected of endocrine disruption and organ toxicity at low doses. Irritant to eye, skin or lungs. The EPA registers Triclosan as a pesticide, going it high scores as a risk both human health and the environment. It can store in the body. Restricted for use in cosmetics in Canada and Japan.
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We have added Health Canada Ingredient Hot List here for your convenience.
So far we have A-L. Please bear with us....this is a long list but we feel is very important for consumers safety.
A
* Acenocoumarol (152-72-7)
* Acetonitrile (75-05-8)
* Acetylcholine (β-acetoxyethyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide) (51-84-3)
* Acetylsalicylic acid (50-78-2)
* Aconitine (302-27-2) and its salts
* Aconitum napellus L. leaves, roots and galenical preparations
* Adonis vernalis L. and its preparations
* Alkali earth metal sulfides (including, but not limited to barium sulfide (21109-95-5), calcium sulfide (20548-54-3), magnesium sulfide (12032-36-9), and strontium sulfide (1314-96-1))>br>
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 6% sulfur in hair removal (depilatory) products only.
* Alkali pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-)
* Alkali sulfides (including, but not limited to lithium sulfide (12136-58-2), potassium sulfide (1312-73-8), or sodium sulfide (1313-82-2))
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 2% sulfur in hair removal (depilatory) products only
* O-Alkyldithiocarbonic acids, salts of
* Alkyne alcohols and their esters, ethers and salts
* Alloclamide (5486-77-1) and its salts
* Allyl isothiocyanate (57-06-7)
* 2-(4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-N,N-diethylacetamide (305-13-5) and its salts
* Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including, but not limited to citric acid (77-92-9), glycolic acid (79-14-1), lactic acid (50-21-5), malic acid (6915-15-7), glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate, alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alpha-hydroxyoctanoic acid, alpha-hydroxycaprylic acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, mixed fruit acid, triple fruit acid, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids, alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-alpha hydroxy acid and glycomer in cross-linked fatty acids alpha nutrium)
o Permitted at total concentrations equal to or less than 10%, with a pH equal to or greater than 3.5
o Preparations containing higher concentrations of AHAs may be permitted for professional use if the manufacturer provides Health Canada with evidence of their safety, pH levels, and the directions for use.
o The inner and outer labels of all leave-on skin products containing AHAs at concentrations equal to or greater than 3% shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Use only as directed", "Avoid contact with the eyes", "If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician", "It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen", "Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency and duration."
o Preparations intended to be diluted in bath water may contain levels of citric acid exceeding 10%.
* Ambenonium salts
* 2-Amino-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenol) ethanol (530-34-7) and its salts
* Aminocaproic acid (1319-82-0) and its salts>br>
* 2-Amino-4-nitrophenol (99-57-0)
* 2-Amino-5-nitrophenol (121-88-0)
* 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol (119-34-6)
* Aminophylline (58-55-9, 317-34-0)
* 4-Aminosalicylic acid (65-49-6) and its salts
* Amitriptyline (50-48-6) and its salts
* Ammi majus and its galenical preparations
* Amydricaine (alypine) (1,1-bis (dimethylaminomethyl) propyl benzoate) (963-07-5) and its salts
* Amylocaine (644-26-8) and its salts
* Anaesthetic effects, substances with
* Analgesics
* Anamirta cocculus L. fruit
* Androgenic effects, substances with (including but not limited to testosterone (58-22-0) and prasterone (53-43-0))
* Aniline (62-53-3), its salts and, its halogenated and sulfonated derivatives
* Anthracene (120-12-7) oil
* Antiandrogens with steroid structure
* Antibiotics
* Antihistamines
* Antimony (7440-36-0) and its compounds
* Apocynum cannabinum L. and its preparations
* Apomorphine (58-00-4) and its salts
* Apronalide (528-92-7)
* Arecoline (63-75-2)
* Aristolochic acid (313-67-7) and its salts
* Arsenic (7440-38-2) and its compounds
* Atropa belladonna L. and its preparations
* Atropine (51-55-8), its salts and derivatives
* Azacyclonol (115-46-8) and its salts
* Azamethonium salts
B
* Barbiturates
* Barium salts
o Permitted only as barium sulfide (21109-95-5) in hair removal products (see "Alkali earth metal sulfides"), as barium sulfate (7727-43-7), or as a colouring agent or lake for preparation of other colouring agents
* Basic Violet 1 (CI 42535) (8004-87-3)
* Basic Violet 3 (CI 42555, CI 42555:1, CI 42555:2) (548-62-9)
* Basic Violet 10 (CI 45170) (81-88-9)
* Bemegride (64-65-3)
* Benactyzine (302-40-9)
* Bendroflumethiazide (73-48-3) and its derivatives
* Benzalkonium chloride (8001-54-5, 61789-71-7, 68391-01-5, 68424-85-1)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% as a preservative only (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths ≤ 14 C)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 3% in rinse-off hair care products only, as a conditioning agent (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths ≥ 16 C)
o The inner and outer label of all products containing more than 0.1% benzalkonium chloride shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "Avoid contact with eyes."
* Benzatropine (86-13-5) and its salts
* Benzozepines
* Benzene (71-43-2)
* Benzethonium chloride (121-54-0)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.2% in leave-on products and 0.3% in rinse-off products
o Not permitted in products to be applied to mucous membranes
* Benzidine (92-87-5)
* Benzilonium bromide (1050-48-2)
* Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
* Benzodiazepines
* Benzoyl peroxide (94-36-0)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 10% for use only as a catalyst in products to be applied to the fingernails or in hair dyes
o Not permitted in products to be applied to the skin
* Benzyl cyanide (140-29-4)
* Benzylidene acetone (122-57-6)
* 4-Benzyloxyphenol (monobenzone) (103-16-2)
* Beryllium (7440-41-7) and its compounds
* Betoxycaine (3818-62-0) and its salts
* Bietamiverine (479-81-2)
* Biphenamine (3572-52-9) and its salts
* Bispyrithione (3696-28-4)
* Bithionol (97-18-7)
* Boric acid (10043-35-3, 11113-50-1) and its salts
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 5%
o The label of the cosmetic shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Do not use on broken or abraded skin, not to be used by children under three years of age." Warning is not required when boric acid is used as a pH adjuster and the concentration is equal to or less than 0.1%
* Bovine tissues and ingredients derived from the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, spinal cord, and dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older and the small intestine and tonsils of cattle of all ages
o This prohibition does not apply to tallow derivatives, or to gelatin, collagen and hydrolyzed proteins prepared from bovine hides and skins.
* Bretylium tosilate (61-75-6)
* Bromine (7726-95-6), elemental
* Bromisoval (496-67-3)
* 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (52-51-7)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
o Not permitted in formulations that contain amines or amides
* 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (30007-47-7)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
o Not permitted in formulations that contain amines or amides
* Brompheniramine (86-22-6) and its salts
* Brucine (357-57-3)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
* Butanilicaine (3785-21-5) and its salts
* Butopiprine (55837-15-5) and its salts
* Butoxyethanol (111-76-2)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 10% in hair dyes and nail products.
* 1-Butyl-3-(N-crotonoylsulfanilyl) urea (52964-42-8)
* 4-tert-Butylphenol (98-54-4)
* 4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol (98-29-3)
C
* Cadmium (7440-43-9) and its compounds
* Calcium peroxide (calcium dioxide) (1305-79-9) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds).
* Camphor (76-22-2)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 3%
* Cannabis sativa seed oil (Hemp seed oil) (8016-24-8, 68956-68-3)
o Permitted at concentrations less than 10 μg/g THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), as per the Industrial Hemp Regulations
* Cantharides
* Cantharidin (56-25-7)
* Cantharis vesicatoria
* Captan (N-(trichloromethylthiol)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide) (133-06-2)
* Captodiame (486-17-9)
* Caramiphen (77-22-5, 125-85-9) and its salts
* Carbamide (urea) peroxide (124-43-6) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Carbazole (86-74-8), nitroderivatives of
* Carbon disulfide (75-15-0)
* Carbon tetrachloride (56-23-5)
* Carbromal (77-65-6)
* Carbutamide (339-43-5)
* Carisoprodol (78-44-4)
* Catalase (9001-05-2)
o The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "This product is not intended for use on broken or abraded skin."
* Cephaeline (483-17-0) and its salts
* Cephaelis ipecacuanha Brot. and related species roots, powder, and galenical preparations
* Chenopodium ambrosioides essential oil (8006-99-3)
* Chloral hydrate (302-17-0)
* Chloramine T (127-65-1)
* Chlorhexidine (55-56-1) and its salts
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.14%, calculated as chlorhexidine (55-56-1) free base; 0.19%, calculated as chlorhexidine diacetate (56-95-1); 0.20%, calculated as chlorhexidine digluconate (18472-51-0); and 0.16%, calculated as chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (3697-42-5)
* Chlorine (7782-50-5)
* Chlormethine (51-75-2) and its salts
* Chlormezanone (80-77-3)
* Chloroacetamide (79-07-2)
* N-5-Chlorobenzoxazol-2-ylacetamide and its salts
* Chloroethane (75-00-3)
* N,N-bis(2-Chloroethyl)methylamine N-oxide and its salts
* Chloroform (67-66-3)
* Chlorophacinone (2-(2-4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylacetyl indan-1,3-dione) (3691-35-8)
* Chlorphenoxamine (77-38-3)
* Chlorpropamide (94-20-2)
* Chlorprothixene (113-59-7) and its salts
* Chlortalidone (77-36-1)
* Chlorzoxazone (95-25-0)
* Cholecalciferol (67-97-0)
o Average daily absorption must be equal to or less than 25 μg per day
* Choline (62-49-7) salts and their esters
* Chromic acid (1308-14-1, 7738-94-5, 13530-68-2) and its salts
* Chromium (7440-47-2)
* Chrysoidine citrate hydrochloride
* CI 12140 (3118-97-6)
* CI 13065 (587-98-4)
* CI 42640 (1694-09-3)
* Cinchocaine (85-79-0) and its salts
* Cinchophen (132-60-5), its salts, derivatives and salts of these derivatives
* Citrus reticulata leaf oil (8014-17-3)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% in leave-on products
* Claviceps purpurea Tul., its alkaloids and galenical preparations
* Clobetasone (54063-32-0)
* Clofenamide (671-95-4)
* Clofenotane (DDT) (50-29-3)
* Clostridium botulinum
* Coal tar dye, coal tar dye base or coal tar dye intermediate (including by not limited to toluene-2,5-diamine (95-70-5) and toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (615-50-9)). See also "p-Phenylenediamine"
o According to section 14 of the Cosmetic Regulations, "no person shall sell a cosmetic for use in the area of the eye that contains any coal tar dye, coal tar dye base or coal tar dye intermediate." "Area of the eye" is defined by the area bound by the supraorbital and infraorbital ridges and includes the eyebrows, the skin underlying the eyebrows, the eyelids, and eyelashes, the conjunctival sac of the eye, the eyeball and the soft tissue that lies below the eye and within the infraorbital ridge.
o The following coal tar dyes are permitted in the area of the eye: Blue 1 (3844-45-9) and lake, Green 5 (4403-90-1), Red 40 (25956-17-6) and lake, Yellow 5 (1934-21-0) and lake.
o Permitted in hair dye provided:
1. the inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic shall carry statements to the effect:
"CAUTION: this product contains ingredients that may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dying the eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so, may cause blindness."
"MISE EN GARDE: Ce produit contient des ingrédients qui peuvent causer de l'irritation cutanée chez certaines personnes: il faut donc d'abord effectuer une épreuve préliminaire selon les directives ci-jointes. Ce produit ne doit pas servir à teindre les sourcils ni les cils: en ce faisant, on pourrait provoquer la cécité."; and
2. instructions to the following effect accompany each package of hair dye:
1. the preparation may cause serious inflammation of the skin in some persons and a preliminary test should always be carried out to determine whether or not special sensitivity exists; and
2. to make the test, a small area of skin behind the ear or on the inner surface of the forearm should be cleansed, using either soap and water or alcohol, and a small quantity of the hair dye as prepared for use should be applied to the area and allowed to dry. After 24 hours, the area should be washed gently with soap and water. If no irritation or inflammation is apparent, it is usually assumed that no hypersensitivity to the dye exists. The test should, however, be carried out before each application. On no account should the hair dye be used for dyeing eyebrows or eyelashes as severe inflammation of the eye or even blindness may result.
* Coal tars (crude and refined) (8007-45-2)
* Cobalt benzenesulfonate
* Colchicine (64-86-8), its salts and derivatives
* Colchicoside (477-29-2) and its derivatives
* Colchicum autumnale L. and its galenical preparations
* Coniferyl alcohol (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol) (458-35-5), except for naturally occuring in plant extracts.
* Coniine (458-88-8)
* Conium maculatum L. fruit, powder and galenical preparations
* Convallatoxin (508-75-8)
* Coumetarol (4366-18-1)
* Creosote (coal tar creosote (8001-58-9), wood creosote (8029-39-4))
* Crimidine (2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yldimethylamine) (535-89-7)
* Croton tiglium oil (8001-28-3)
* Curare (8063-06-7, 2251-14-9)
* Curarine (22260-42-0)
* Curarizants, synthetic
* Cyanoacrylate-based adhesives including, but not limited to ethyl cyanoacrylate (7085-85-0), methyl cyanoacrylate (137-05-3), and isopropyl cyanoacrylate (10586-17-1)
o For adhesives used for nail and hair (excluding those used in the area of the eye):
o The inner and outer label of the cosmetic shall carry cautionary statements to the effect of:
+ "WARNING. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, MOUTH AND SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Eyelid bonding: consult a physician. Skin bonding: soak and ease apart gently. Not for use in the area of the eye.
+ ATTENTION. COLLE INSTANTANÉMENT À LA PEAU. ÉVITER TOUT CONTACT AVEC LES YEUX, LA BOUCHE ET LA PEAU. TENIR HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS. Paupières collées: consulter un médecin. Peau collée: tremper et séparer graduellement. Ne pas utiliser dans la région oculaire."
o For adhesives used in the area of the eye for the application of false eyelashes:
o Manufacturers and/or distributors of glues must submit the following information to Health Canada to demonstrate safety of the product:
+ (a) Description of training method
(b) Submission of all training materials
(c) Description of measures taken by
notifying company to limit the sale and access of the product to qualified and trained individuals.
o The label of the cosmetic shall carry cautionary statements to the effect of:
+ "WARNING. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, MOUTH AND SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Eyelid bonding: consult a physician. Skin bonding: soak and ease apart gently.
+ ATTENTION. COLLE INSTANTANÉMENT À LA PEAU. ÉVITER TOUT CONTACT AVEC LES YEUX, LA BOUCHE ET LA PEAU. TENIR HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS. Paupières collées : consulter un médecin. Peau collée : tremper et séparer graduellement."
o Cyclarbamate (5779-54-4)
o Cyclizine (82-92-8) and its salts
o Cyclocoumarol (518-20-7)
o Cyclomenol (5591-47-9) and its salts
o Cyclophosphamide (50-18-0) and its salt
D
* Datura stramonium L. and its galenical preparations
* Deanol aceglumate (3342-61-8)
* Decamethylenebis (trimethylammonium) salts
* Dextromethorphan (125-71-3) and its salts
* Dextropropoxyphene (469-62-5)
* O,O'-Diacetyl-N-allyl-N-normorphine
* Dialkanolamines, secondary (including, but not limited to diethanolamine (DEA) (111-42-2) and diisopropanolamine (DIPA) (110-97-4))
* 2,4-Diaminophenylethanol and its salts
* 5-(α, β-Dibromophenethyl)-5-methylhydantoin (511-75-1)
* Dibromosalicylanilides
* Dichloroethanes (ethylene chlorides)
* Dichloroethylenes (acetylene chlorides)
* 2,3-Dichloro-2-methylbutane (507-45-9)
* Dichlorosalicylanilides
* Dicoumarol (66-76-2)
* 3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate
* Diethyl maleate (141-05-9)
* Diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (311-45-5)
* Diethyl toluamide (DEET) (134-62-3)
* Diethylene glycol (DEG) (111-46-6)
o Not permitted in oral or leave-on products (see also "Glycerin")
* Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (117-81-7)
* Difencloxazine (5617-26-5)
* Digitaline (71-63-6)
* Digitalis purpurea L., all heterosides of
* Dihydrocoumarin (119-84-6)
* Dihydrotachysterol (67-96-9)
* 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde (6248-20-0)
* 4,4'-Dihydroxy-3,3'-(3-methylthiopropylidene) dicoumarin
* 5,5'-Diisopropyl-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diyl dihypoiodite
* Dimethoxane (2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate) (828-00-2)
* Dimethylamine (124-40-3)
* 4,6-Dimethyl-8-tert-butylcoumarin (17874-34-9)
* Dimethyl citraconate (617-54-9)
* 7,11-Dimethyl-4,6,10-dodecatrien-3-one (26651-96-7)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 2% only as an impurity in methylionones
* Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)
* 1,3-Dimethylpentylamine (105-41-9) and its salts
* Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) (67-68-5)
* 6,10-Dimethyl-3,5,9-undecatrien-2-one (141-10-6)
* Dimevamide (60-46-8) and its salts
* Dinitrophenol isomers (25550-58-7)
* Dioxane (1,4-dioxane) (123-91-1)
* Dioxethedrin (497-75-6) and its salts
* Diphenhydramine (58-73-1) and its salts
* Diphenoxylate hydrochloride (3810-80-8)
* Diphenylamine (122-39-4)
* 5,5-Diphenyl-4-imidazolidone (3254-93-1)
* Diphenylpyraline (147-20-6) and its salts
* Disulfiram (97-77-8)
* Doxylamine (469-21-6) and its salts
E
* Emetine (483-18-1), its salts and derivatives
* Endrin (72-20-8)
* Ephedrine (299-42-3) and its salts
* Epinephrine (51-43-4)
* 1,2-Epoxybutane (106-88-7)
* Ergocalciferol (50-14-6)
o Average daily absorption should be equal to or less than 25 μg per day
* Eserine (57-47-6) and its salts
* Estil (305-13-5) and its salts
* Estradiol (50-28-2)
* Estrogens
* Estrone (53-16-7)
* Ethinylestradiol (57-63-6)
* Ethionamide (536-33-4)
* Ethoheptazine (77-15-6) and its salts
* Ethoxyethanol (110-80-5)
* Ethoxyethanol acetate (111-15-9)
* 4-Ethoxyphenol (622-62-8)
* 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine (5862-77-1) and its salts
* Ethyl biscoumacetate (548-00-5) and salts of the acid
* Ethylenediamine (107-15-3)
* Ethylene oxide (75-21-8)
* Ethyl methacrylate (97-63-2)
o The label of the cosmetic shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "Avoid skin contact."
* Ethyl PABA (benzocaine) (94-09-7)
* Ethylphenacemide (90-49-3)
* β-Eucaine (500-34-5)
* Eucalyptus oil (8000-48-4)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 25%
F
* Fenadiazole (1008-65-7)
* Fenozolone (15302-16-6)
* Fenyramidol (553-69-5)
* Ficus carica leaf absolute (68916-52-9)
* Fluanisone (1480-19-9)
* Fluoresone (2924-67-6)
* Fluoride (16984-48-8) containing substances (including, but not limited to sodium fluoride (1333-83-1, 7681-49-4), calcium fluoride (7789-75-5), stannous fluoride (7783-47-3) and sodium monofluorophosphate (10163-15-2))
o Not permitted in oral products
* Fluorouracil (51-21-8)
* Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
o Not permitted in aerosol cosmetics
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% in oral products
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.2% in non-oral products as a preservative only
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 5% in nail hardeners only. Nail hardeners containing formaldehyde must be sold with nail shields, directions for use, and a cautionary statement on the inner and outer labels to the effect: "This product contains formaldehyde which has the potential to cause skin sensitivity."
* Furazolidone (67-45-8)
* Furfuryltrimethylammonium salts
* Furocoumarins (66-97-7), except for naturally occurring in plant extracts
o Permitted at concentrations less than 1 mg/kg in sun tanning products.
G
* Galantamine (357-70-0)
* Gallamine triethiodide (65-29-2)
* Glucocorticoids (1524-88-5)
* Glutarimide (1121-89-7) and its salts
* Glutethimide (77-21-4) and its salts
* Glycerin (56-81-5)
o Manufacturers of oral and leave-on products containing glycerin must ensure the raw material used is within the specifications of an accepted pharmacopoeia with respect to diethylene glycol (DEG) impurities (e.g. Glycerin Official Monograph in the most current edition of the USP)
* Glycyclamide (664-95-9)
* Gold salts (including, but not limited to gold chloride HCl (16903-35-8), gold acetylmethionate (105883-47-4), and gold aspartate/glutamate)
* Guaifenesin (93-14-1)
* Guanethidine (55-65-2) and its salts
H
* Haloperidol (52-86-8)
* trans-2-Heptenal (18829-55-5)
* Hexachloroethane (67-72-1)
* Hexachlorophene (2,2'-dihydroxy-3,3',5,5'6,6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane) (70-30-4)
* Hexaethyl tetraphosphate (757-58-4)
* Hexamethonium salts
* Hexapropymate (358-52-1)
* Human origin, substance of (including, but not limited to human placental extracts, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids, human placental protein, human umbilical extract, hydrolyzed human placental protein (73049-73-7), hydrolyzed keratin from human hair, lyophilized human placental extract)
o Manufacturers using substances of human origin must provide the following information to Health Canada:
1. source of the substance;
2. a description of the method of production;
3. quality control data, particularly those relating to microbial limits (including viruses) and the absence of estrogenic substances;
4. product labelling.
* Hydrastine (118-08-1) and their salts
* Hydrastinine (6592-85-4) and their salts
* Hydrazides and their salts
* Hydrazine (302-01-2), its derivatives and their salts
* Hydroabietyl alcohol (13393-93-6)
* Hydrofluoric acid (7664-39-3), its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides
* Hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8) and its salts
* Hydrogen peroxide (7722-84-1) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Hydrolyzed Hemp seed protein
o Permitted at concentrations less than 10 μg/g THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), as per the Industrial Hemp Regulations
* Hydroquinone (123-31-9)
o Not permitted in products to be applied on the skin or mucous membranes
* p-Hydroxyanisole (4-methoxyphenol) (150-76-5)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.02% (after mixing), for professional use only, in artificial nail systems
o The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic shall carry statements to the effect: "For professional use only, avoid skin contact, read use directions carefully."
* 11-α-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (80-75-1) and its esters
* 8-Hydroxyquinoline (148-24-3) and its sulfate (134-31-6)
o Permited at concentrations equal to or less than 0.3% as stabilizers for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair-care preparations, and 0.03% in leave-on preparations
* Hydroxyzine (68-88-2)
* Hyoscine (51-34-3), its salts and derivatives
* Hyoscyamine (101-31-5), its salts and derivatives
* Hyoscyamus niger L. leaves, seeds, powder, and galenical preparations
I
* 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (104-98-3) and its ethyl ester (urocanic acid (108-98-3))
* Imperatorin (482-44-0)
* Inproquone (436-40-8)
* Inula helenium oil (97676-35-2)
* Iodine (7553-56-2)
* Isocarboxazide (59-63-2)
* Isodrin (465-73-6)
* Isometheptene (503-01-5) and its salts
* Isophorone (78-59-1)
* Isoprenaline (7683-59-2)
* Isopropamide (N-(3-carbamoyl-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-N,N-diisopropylmethylammonium) salts
* 6-Isopropyl-2-decahydronaphthalenol (34131-99-2)
* Isosorbide dinitrate (87-33-2)
J
* Juniperus sabina L. leaves, essential oil (68916-94-9) and galenical preparations
K
* Keratin (see "Human origin, substances of" and/or "Bovine tissues and ingredients")
L
* Laurus nobilis L., oil (8007-48-5) from the seeds of
* Lead (7439-92-1) and its compounds
* Lead acetate (301-04-2)v
* Levophacetoperane (24558-01-8) and its salts
* Lidocaine (137-58-6)
* Lindane (58-89-9)
* Lobelia inflata L. and its galenical preparations
* Lobeline (90-69-7) and its salts
* Lysergide (50-37-3) and its salts
M
* Magnesium peroxide (1335-26-8) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Malononitrile (109-77-3)
* Mannomustine (576-68-1) and its salts
* Mecamylamine (60-40-2)
* Mefeclorazine (1243-33-0) and its salts
* Mephenesin (59-47-2) and its esters
* Meprobamate (57-53-4)
* Mercury (7439-97-6) and its compounds (including, but not limited to mercuric oxide (21908-53-2), phenyl mercuric acetate (62-38-4), phenyl mercuric benzoate (94-43-9), phenyl mercuric borate (102-98-7, 6273-99-0) and thimerosal (54-64-8))
* Mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine) (54-04-6) and its salts
* Metaldehyde (9002-91-9)
* Metamfepramone (15351-09-4) and its salts
* Metethoheptazine (509-84-2) and its salts
* Metformin (657-24-9) and its salts
* Methacrylic acid (79-41-4)
o The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic that contains more than 5% methacrylic acid shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "This product contains methacrylic acid, is poisonous, is to be kept out of reach of children and, in the case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately."
* Methapyrilene (91-80-5) and its salts
* Metheptazine (469-78-3) and its salts
* Methocarbamol (532-03-6)
* Methotrexate (59-05-2)
* 2-(-4-Methoxybenzyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino) ethyldimethylamine maleate
* 7-Methoxycoumarin (531-59-9)
* 1-Methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene (2,4-diaminoanisole, Cl 76050) (615-05-4) and their salts
* 1-Methoxy-2,5-diaminobenzene (2,5-diaminoanisole) (1244-42-1) and their salts
* Methoxyethanol (109-86-4)
* 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butene-2-one (943-88-4)
* 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine (615-05-4) and its sulfate salts
* 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine-HCl
* Methyl alcohol (67-56-1)
o The principal display panel of the inner label and the outer label of the container of a cosmetic, other than a disposal metal container designed to release pressurized contents by the use of a manually operated valve that forms an integral part of the container, that contains an amount of methyl alcohol equal or greater than 5 mL, shall display:
1. the hazard symbol set out in column II of item 1 of Schedule II of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, as they read on September 30th, 2001, in accordance with paragraphs 16(a) and (b) of those regulations; and
2. for each of the particulars set out in column 1 of items 1 to 5 of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, the signal word and statements set out in column III and IV of those items which shall be located on the labels in accordance with paragraphs 15(2)(a) to (c) of those regulations and printed in accordance with paragraphs 17(a) and (b), 18(a), (b) and 19(1)(a) and (b) and subsection 19(2) of those regulations.
* α-Methylanisalacetone (1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-pentene-3-one) (104-27-8)
* Methyl-trans-2-butenoate (623-43-8)
* Methylene chloride (75-09-2)
o Not permitted in aerosol preparations
* Methyl eugenol (93-15-2)
o Permitted as a naturally occuring component in botanical extracts at concentrations equal to or less than 0.01% in fine fragrances, 0.004% in eau de toilette, 0.002% in a fragrance cream, 0.0002% in other leave-on products and in oral hygiene products, and 0.001% in rinse-off products
* 2-Methylheptylamine (540-43-2) and its salts
* 5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione (13706-86-0)
*Methylchloroisothiazolinone (26172-55-4), in combination
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.0015% (15 μg/mL or 15 ppm) in rinse-off products and 0.00075% (7.5 μg/mL or 7.5 ppm) in leave-on products
* Methylisothiazolinone (2682-20-4)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.01% for use as a preservative
* Methyl methacrylate monomer (80-62-6)
* Methyl N-methyl anthranilate (85-91-6)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
* Methylphenidate (113-45-1) and its salts
* 2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (823-40-5)
* 4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (95-80-7) and its salts
* Methyl salicylate (119-36-8)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1%
* Methyprylon (125-64-4) and its salts
* Metyrapone (54-36-4)
* Minoxidil (38304-91-5), its salts and derivatives
* Mixed cresols (1319-77-3) and derivatives
* Mofebutazone (2210-63-1)
* Morpholine (110-91-8) and its salts
* Musk ambrette (4-tert-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene) (83-66-9)
* Musk tibetene (5-tert-butyl-1,2,3-trimethyl-4,6-dinitrobenzene) (145-39-1)
N
* Nalorphine (62-67-9), its salts and ethers
* Naphazoline (835-31-4) and its salts
* 1-Naphthol (90-15-3), and its salts
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1% when used in combination with hydrogen peroxide
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1% when used in combination with hydrogen peroxide
* 2-Naphthol (135-19-3)
* 1-and 2-Naphthylamines (134-32-7 and 91-59-8, respectively) and their salts
* 3-(α-Naphthyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin (39923-41-6)
* Narcotics, natural and synthetic
* Neodymium (7440-00-8) and its salts
* Neostigmine (59-99-4) and its salts
* Nicotine (54-11-5) and its salts
* Nitrites, amyl
* Nitrites (14797-65-0), inorganic, except sodium nitrite
* Nitrobenzene (98-95-3)
* Nitrocresols (12167-20-3) and their alkali metal salts
* Nitrofurantoin (67-20-9)
* Nitroglycerin (55-63-0)
* Nitrosamines (including by not limited to N-nitrosodiethanolamine (1116-54-7))
* Nitrostilbenes, their homologues and their derivatives
* Nitroxoline (4008-48-4) and its salts
* Noradrenaline (51-41-2) and its salts
* Noscapine (128-62-1) and its salts
O
* Octamoxin (4684-87-1) and its salts
* Octamylamine (502-59-0) and its salts
* Octodrine (543-82-8) and its salts
* Oleandrin (465-16-7)
* Oxanamide (126-93-2) and its derivatives
* Oxypheneridine (546-32-7) and its salts
P
* PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid), esters of; with a free amino group
* Paramethasone (53-33-8)
* Parathion (O,O'-diethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate) (56-38-2)
* Parethoxycaine (94-23-5) and its salts
* Pelletierine (2858-66-4) and its salts
* Pemoline (2152-34-3) and its salts
* Pentachloroethane (76-01-7)
* Pentaerythrityl tetranitrate (78-11-5)
* Pentamethonium salts
* Pentyl dimethyl PABA (14779-78-3) (amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate), mixed isomers
* 2-Pentylidenecyclohexanone (25677-40-1)
* Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds (including, but not limited to urea (carbamide) peroxide (124-43-6), calcium peroxide (calcium dioxide) (1305-79-9), hydrogen peroxide (7722-84-1), magnesium peroxide (1335-26-8), sodium perborate (7632-04-4), and zinc peroxide (1314-22-3).
o The labels of oral cosmetics containing peroxides or peroxide generating compounds shall carry cautionary statements to the effect:
+ "If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a dentist";
+ "Products containing peroxides are not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age";
+ "Use for periods of longer than 14 days is to be only under the supervision of a dentist";
+ "Avoid swallowing the cosmetic or part thereof"; and
+ "Avoid contact of the product with the eye"
o Tooth whitening system cosmetics shall carry an additional cautionary statement to the effect:
+ "Avoid direct contact of the active surface of the tooth whitening product with the gums and/or salivary flow"
o Manufacturers of oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds must submit the following information to Health Canada:
1. data on the pH of the cosmetic product, when it is applied to the tooth or teeth, to ensure that the product is in compliance with section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations, i.e. that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0; and
2. product labelling demonstrating that all warning/cautionary statement requirements have been met
o If an oral cosmetic contains more than 3% hydrogen peroxide (or equivalent), notifiers must submit evidence that the product does not cause the saliva or soft tissue of the oral cavity to exceed 3% hydrogen peroxide, and is safe when used as directed. Evidence may include analog studies from recognized sources or independent clinical research.
o NB: Please be aware of the conversion factor between hydrogen peroxide and other peroxide-generating compounds. For example, 10% carbamide (urea) peroxide is approximately equivalent to 3% hydrogen peroxide.
* Petrichloral (78-12-6)
* Phenacemide (63-98-9)
* Phenaglycodol (79-93-6)
* Phenetamine (3590-16-7)
* Phenindione (83-12-5)
* Phenmetrazine (134-49-6), its derivatives and salts
* Phenol (108-95-2)
* Phenolphthalein (77-09-8)
* Phenothiazine (92-84-2) and its compounds
* Phenprobamate (673-31-4)
* Phenprocoumon (435-97-2)
* Phenylbutazone (50-33-9)
* o-Phenylenediamine (95-54-5) and its salts
* p-Phenylenediamine (106-50-3)
o Permitted only in oxidative hair dyes provided:
1. the inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic products carry the following warning:
+ "CAUTION: This product contains ingredients that may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dying the eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so, may cause blindness.
+ MISE EN GARDE: Ce produit contient des ingrédients qui peuvent causer de l'irritation cutanée chez certaines personnes: il faut donc d'abord effectuer une épreuve préliminaire selon les directives ci-jointes. Ce produit ne doit pas servir à teindre les sourcils ni les cils: en ce faisant, on pourrait provoquer la cécité.", and
2. instructions to the following effect accompany each package of hair dye:
1. the preparation may cause serious inflammation of the skin in some persons and a preliminary test should always be carried out to determine whether or not special sensitivity exists; and
2. to make the test, a small area of skin behind the ear or on the inner surface of the forearm should be cleansed, using either soap and water or alcohol, and a small quantity of the hair dye as prepared for use should be applied to the area and allowed to dry. After 24 hours, the area should be washed gently with soap and water. If no irritation or inflammation is apparent, it is usually assumed that no hypersensitivity to the dye exists. The test should, however, be carried out before each application. On no account should the hair dye be used for dyeing eyebrows or eyelashes as severe inflammation of the eye or even blindness may result.
o Not permitted in products intended for use on the skin
* Pheromones
* Phosphorus (7723-14-0) and metal phosphides
* Physostigma venenosum Balf.
* Phytolacca spp. and their preparations
* Picric acid (88-89-1)
* Picrotoxin (124-87-8)
* Pigment Orange 5 (CI 12075) (3468-63-1) and its lakes, pigments and salts
* Pigment Red 53 (CI 15585) (2092-56-0)
* Pilocarpine (92-13-7) and its salts
* Pilocarpus jaborandi Holmes and its galenical preparations
* Pipazetate (2167-85-3) and its salts
* Piper methysticum extract (kava kava) (9000-38-8)
* Pipradrol (467-60-7) and its salts
* Piprocurarium salts
* Placental extracts (see "Human origin, substances of" and "Bovine tissues and ingredients")
* Poldine methylsulfate (545-80-2)
* Potassium bromate (7758-01-2)
o The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic that contains an amount of potassium bromate equal to or greater than 50 mg shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "This product contains potassium bromate, is poisonous, and is to be kept out of the reach of children and, in case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately."
o Cosmetics containing an amount of potassium bromate equal to or greater than 50 mg must be packaged in a child-resistant container, according to part II of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations as they read on September 30th, 2001.
* Pramocaine (140-65-8)
* Probenecid (57-66-9)
* Procainamide (51-06-9), its salts and derivatives
* Progestogens
* Propatylnitrate (2921-92-8)
* Propyphenazone (479-92-5)
* Prunus laurocerasus L.
* Psilocybine (520-52-5)
* Pueraria mirifica
* Pyrethrum album L. and its galenical preparations
* Pyrocatechol (catechol) (120-80-9)
* Pyrogallol (87-66-1)
Q
R
* Radioactive substances * Radioactive substances
* Rauwolfia serpentina alkaloids and their salts
* Retinol (vitamin A) (68-26-8) and its esters; retinyl acetate (127-47-9), retinyl palmitate (79-81-2)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1%
S
* Safrole (94-59-7) except when naturally occurring in plant extracts
* Salicylic acid (69-72-7)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 2%
* α-Santonin (481-06-1)
* Schoenocaulon officinale Lind. seeds and galenical preparations
* Selenium (7782-49-2) and its compounds, excluding selenium sulfide (7488-56-4).
* Siloxanes and Silicones, 3-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]-2-methylpropyl Me, di-Me, reaction products with N,N,N-trimethyloxiranemethanaminium chloride (495403-02-6),
o For concentrations exceeding 4%, the company must submit a skin sensitization study and other data requirements to Environment Canada's New Substances Program at least 90 days prior to the manufacture of the product, as per Significant New Activity Notice No. EAU-135 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act's New Substances Notification Regulations, November 13, 2004.
* Silver (7440-22-4) and its salts
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.04% in mouthwash
o Any cosmetic containing silver and/or its salts shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "This product contains silver and/ or silver salts, avoid contact with broken or abraded skin."
* Sodium borate (borax, sodium tetraborate) (1303-96-4)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 5%
o The inner and outer label of the cosmetic shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Do not use on broken or abraded skin.", "Not to be used by children under three years of age." Warnings are not required where sodium borate is used as a pH adjuster, and the concentration is equal to or less than 0.1%
* Sodium bromate (7789-38-0)
o The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic that contains an amount of sodium bromate equal to or greater than 600 mg shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "This product contains sodium bromate, is poisonous, is to be kept out of the reach of children and, in case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately."
o Cosmetics containing an amount of sodium bromate equal to or greater than 600 mg must be packaged in a child-resistant container, according to part II of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations as they read on September 30th, 2001.
* Sodium hexacyclonate (7009-49-6)
* Sodium perborate (7632-04-4) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Sodium picramate (831-52-7)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
* Sodium pyrithione (3811-73-2)
* Solanum nigrum L. and its galenical preparations
* Solvent Blue 35 (CI 61554) (17354-14-2)
* Solvent Red 24 (CI 26105) (85-83-6)
* Solvent Red 49:1 (CI 45170:1) (81-88-9)
* Sparteine (90-39-1) and its salts
* Spironolactone (52-01-7)
* Steroids
* Strontium (7440-24-6) and its salts, other than nitrite
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 6.6% in salt, or equal to or less than 2.1% elemental strontium, whichever represents the smallest amount of strontium (depending on the salt)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 3.5% strontium in depilatory products
o Not permitted in aerosol products
* Strontium nitrite (13470-06-9)
* Strontium polycarboxylate
* Strophantines, their aglucones and derivatives
* Strophantus spp. and their galenical preparations
* Strychnine (57-24-9) and its salts
* Strychnos spp. and their galenical preparations
* Succinonitrile (110-61-2)
* Sulfinpyrazone (57-97-5)
* Sulfonamides (63-74-1) and their salts obtained by substitution of one or more H-atoms of the -NH2 groups
* Sultiame (61-56-3)
* Sympathicomimetic amines
* Symphytum spp. (Comfrey), with the exception of Symphytum officinale
T
* Tagetes oil (8016-84-0) and absolute
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.01% in leave-on products
* Talc
o The inner and outer label of preparations in powder form intended for infants and children shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Keep out of reach of children, keep powder away from child's face to avoid inhalation which can cause breathing problems."
* TBHQ (t-butylhydroquinone) (1948-33-0)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%
* Tefazoline (1082-56-0) and its salts
* Tellurium (13494-80-9) and its compounds
* Tetrabenazine (58-46-8) and its salts
* Tetrabromosalicylanilides
* Tetracaine (94-24-6) and its salts
* 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1746-01-6)
* Tetrachloroethylene (127-18-4)
* Tetrachlorosalicylanilides
* Tetraethyl pyrophosphate (107-49-3)
* Tetrahydrozoline (84-22-0) and its salts
* Tetrylammonium bromide (71-91-0)
* Thalidomide (50-35-1) and its salts
* Thallium (7440-28-0) and its compounds
* Theophylline (58-55-9)
* Thevetia neriifolia Juss. glycoside extract
* Thiamazole (60-56-0)
* Thimerosal (54-64-8) (see "Mercury and its compounds")
* Thioglycolic acid (68-11-1) and its salts
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 8% with a pH of 7 to 9.5 in hair waving and straightening products
+ Directions for use shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves."; professional use only."; medical attention."
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 11% with a pH of 7 to 9.5 in hair waving and straightening products for professional use
+ The label of the cosmetic shall carry, in addition to the above directions, a statement to the effect: "For professional use only."
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 5% with a pH of 7 to 12.7 in depilatory products
+ The label of the cosmetic shall carry cautionary statements to the effect: "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention."
* Thiotepa (52-24-4)
* Thiourea (62-56-6) and its derivatives, with the exception of thioglycolic acid and its salts and esters
* Thiuram (137-26-8)
* Thiuram disulfides
* Thiuram monosulfides
* Thyropropic acid (51-26-3) and its salts
* Thyrothricine (1404-88-2)
* Tiratricol (51-24-1)
* Tolboxane (2430-48-8)
* Tolbutamide (64-77-7)
* Tolnaftate (2398-96-1)
* Toluene-2,4-diamine (95-80-7)
* Toluidines (26915-12-8), their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulfonated derivatives, except 4-hydroxy-2-nitro-toluidine and hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine
* Toxins
* Tranylcypromine (155-09-9) and its salts
* Tretamine (51-18-3)
* Tretinoin (retinoic acid) (302-79-4)
* Triamterene (396-01-0) and its salts
* Tribromoethanol (75-80-9)
* Tribromosalicylanilide (1322-38-9)
* Trichlormethine (817-09-4) and its salts
* Trichloroacetic acid (76-03-9)
* Trichloronitromethane (76-06-2)
* Triclosan (3380-34-5)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.03% in mouthwashes
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.3% in other cosmetic products
o All oral products must meet the following conditions:
1. the labels of oral cosmetics shall carry statements to the effect: "The product is not to be used by children under the age of 12." In the case of mouthwashes, the labels shall also carry a statement to the effect of "Avoid swallowing.";
2. manufacturers must ensure that polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDF) impurities must not be present in quantities that exceed:
1. 0.1 ng/g 2,3,7,8-tetra-chlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 2,3,7,8-tetra-chlorodibenzofuran
2. 10 µg/g total other PCDD/PCDF impurities, with no individual impurity greater than 5 µg/g
3. manufacturers must possess the following:
1. raw material specifications for triclosan;
2. identification of the method of analysis used to determine the levels of PCDDs and PCDFs in triclosan;
3. finished product specifications
* Tricresyl phosphate (tritolyl phosphate) (1330-78-5)
* Trifluperidol (749-13-3)
* 3,6,10-Trimethyl-3,5,9-undecatrien-2-one (1117-41-5)
* Triparanol (78-41-1)
* Tripelennamine (91-81-6)
* Tuaminoheptane (123-82-0), its isomers and salts
U
* Urea (57-13-6)
o Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 10%. Cosmetics intended to be diluted in bath water may contain levels exceeding 10% urea.
* Urea (carbamide) peroxide (124-43-6) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Uriginea scilla Stern. and its galenical preparations
V
* Vaccines
* Valnoctamide (4171-13-5)
* Veratrine (62-59-9), its salts and galenical preparations
* Veratrum spp. and their preparations
* Versalide (88-29-9)
* Vinyl chloride monomer (75-01-4)
W
* Warfarin (81-81-2) and its salts
X
* Xanthinol (2530-97-4)
* Xylidines (1300-73-8), their isomers, salts and, halogenated and sulfonated derivatives
* Xylometazoline (526-36-3) and its salts
Y
* Yohimbine (146-48-5) and its salts
Z
* Zinc peroxide (1314-22-3) (see "Peroxide and peroxide generating compounds")
* Zirconium (7440-67-7) and its compounds, except the complexes, zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of zirconium colouring agents
o Permitted as aluminum zirconium complexes and as zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of colouring agents only
o Not permitted in aerosol dispensers
o Aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes are permitted in deodorants only, at concentrations equal to or less than 20%, as anhydrous aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide and equal to or less than 5.4% as zirconium
o The inner and outer label of cosmetics containing aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes and aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes shall carry a cautionary statement to the effect: "Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin."
o Note: The ratio of the number of aluminum atoms to that the number of aluminum atoms to that of zirconium atoms must between 2 and 10. The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chloride atoms must between 0.9 and 2.1.<
* Zoxazolamine (61-80-3)
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