Carcinogens


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Known human carcinogens (If you read nothing else...read this!)

20 Suspected Carcinogens

Cosmetics 

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Whole Foods Unacceptable Ingredients List

chlorine bleach health risks

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Top Ten Most Toxic Cleaning Products

 International Agency for Research on Cancer

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Product Database Search Engine

 Talc

Tetrasodium EDTA (enhanced skin absorption)

Cosmetics Database

Chemical of the Day

Methylisothiazolinone

  • Methylisothiazolinone is a known neurotoxin.  In 2004, the European Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) suggested that companies limit the maximum concentration to 0.01% (100 ppm).  However, US companies are not required to follow this guideline.
  • It is known to be absorbed through skin.  A study at the Pittsburgh School of Medicine concluded that "Prolonged exposure to low levels of MIT and related compounds may have damaging consequences to the developing nervous system."