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Standards include those found in everything from shampoos to skin creams. Since personal care products have proliferated, we look better and smell better. However, the average person is now exposed to significantly higher levels of chemicals than people were exposed to only a generation ago. The resulting synergistic effect, coupled with environmental exposure to chemicals, is the focus of an ever increasing number of studies.
EU Directive List Metals
Parabens Chlorofluorocarbon Propellants
Phthalates Sun Block
Additional Additives in Cosmetics Exhibiting Allergenic or Other Toxic Properties
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Chemical & Engineering News, July 11, 2005, Volume 83, Number 28, p. 11, Copyright © 2005
Allergens listed in the EU Directive
EU Directive 76/768/EEC, Annex VIII (a), the work of the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP), identified 26 fragrance allergens. They include cut-off levels beyond which the products must be labeled. These levels are 0.01% for rinse-off products and 0.001% for leave-on products. These allergens are also of concern outside the EU. The Directive lists another 36 allergens that may be banned, 25 are currently available.
EU Directive List of 26 Regulated Contact Allergens
Each in 1000 µg/mL Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
Amyl cinnamal Acetonitrile ALR-001S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl alcohol Ethanol ALR-002S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Cinnamyl alcohol Ethanol ALR-003S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Citral Acetonitrile ALR-004S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Eugenol Ethanol ALR-005S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Hydroxy-citronellal Acetonitrile ALR-006S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Isoeugenol Ethanol ALR-007S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Amylcinnamyl alcohol Ethanol ALR-008S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl salicylate Ethanol ALR-009S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Cinnamal Acetonitrile ALR-010S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Coumarin Acetonitrile ALR-011S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Geraniol Ethanol ALR-012S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde Acetonitrile ALR-013S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Anisyl alcohol Ethanol ALR-014S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl cinnamate Ethanol ALR-015S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Farnesol Ethanol ALR-016S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde Acetonitrile ALR-017S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Linalool Ethanol ALR-018S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl benzoate Ethanol ALR-019S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
b-Citronellol  Ethanol ALR-020S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Hexyl cinnamaldehyde Ethanol ALR-021S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
d-Limonene Ethanol ALR-022S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Methyl heptin carbonate Ethanol ALR-023S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Cetone Alpha Acetonitrile ALR-024S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Tree Moss Ethanol ALR-025S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Oak Moss Ethanol ALR-026S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Set of all 26 EU Allergens   ALR-EU26-SET
26 x 1 mL
EU Directive List that may be Banned
Each in 1000 µg/mL Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
Alanroot (Inula helenium) Ethanol ALR-027S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Allylisothiocyanate Ethanol ALR-028S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl cyanide Ethanol ALR-029S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
p-tert-Butylphenol Ethanol ALR-030S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Diethyl maleate Ethanol ALR-033S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Dihydrocoumarin Acetone ALR-034S-A-10X
1 x 1 mL
Dimethyl citraconate Ethanol ALR-038S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
6,10-Dimethyl-3,5,9-undecatrien-2-one (Pseudoionone) Acetone ALR-040S-A-10X
1 x 1 mL
Diphenylamine Ethanol ALR-041S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Ethyl acrylate Ethanol ALR-042S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
trans-2-Heptenal Acetonitrile ALR-044S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
trans-2-Hexenal diethyl acetal Ethanol ALR-045S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
trans-2-Hexenal dimethyl acetal Methanol ALR-046S-10X
1 x 1 mL
Hydroabietyl alcohol Ethanol ALR-047S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether (4-Ethoxyphenol) Ethanol ALR-048S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
7-Methoxycoumarin Acetonitrile ALR-050S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butene-2-one Acetonitrile ALR-051S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-penten-3-one Acetonitrile ALR-052S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Methyl trans-2-butenoate Methanol ALR-053S-10X
1 x 1 mL
7-Methylcoumarin Acetonitrile ALR-054S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione (Acetyl isovaleryl) Acetonitrile ALR-055S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Musk Ambrette Acetonitrile ALR-056S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one Acetonitrile ALR-058S-CN-10X
1 x 1 mL
Verbena oil (Lippia citriodora Kunth) Ethanol ALR-060S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Methyleugenol Ethanol ALR-061S-ET-10X
1 x 1 mL
Set of 25 EU Allergens (That May be Banned)   ALR-EU36-R1-SET
25 x 1 mL
 
Parabens
Parabens are used as a preservative in a wide range of products including over 13,200 cosmetics, and even in some foods. Until recently, parabens were thought to have no serious health risks. Recent testing has indicated a link between breast tumors and the use of underarm deodorants (15).

Each in 100 µg/mL
Available Neat at same price Replace S with N in Cat. #

 Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid (Paraben) Acetonitrile ALR-069S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Benzyl paraben Methanol ALR-083S
1 x 1 mL
Butyl paraben Methanol ALR-085S
1 x 1 mL
Ethyl paraben Methanol ALR-113S
1 x 1 mL
Heptyl paraben Methanol ALR-117S
1 x 1 mL
Isobutyl paraben Methanol ALR-121S
1 x 1 mL
Isopropyl paraben Methanol ALR-122S
1 x 1 mL
Methyl paraben Methanol ALR-130S
1 x 1 mL
Potassium sorbate Methanol ALR-152S
1 x 1 mL
Propyl paraben Methanol ALR-153S
1 x 1 mL
Protocatechuic acid Acetonitrile ALR-155S-CN
1 x 1 mL
 
Phthalates †
Phthalates are the most commonly used plasticizers. “In cosmetics they are used to add texture and luster to the product.” (16) “A 2002 study at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan linked phthalates (which are used to soften plastic) to early puberty in girls. Studies conducted at Harvard University in Cambridge in 2002 and 2003 linked the chemicals to decreased sperm counts in men. …a 2002 study by the Atlanta based Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that phthalate levels in young women (who represent the bulk of cosmetic consumers) may be 20 times higher than average.” (17)
Each in 100 µg/mL Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
Benzyl butyl phthalate Methanol ALR-082S
1 x 1 mL
Di(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DEHP) Methanol ALR-097S
1 x 1 mL
Di-amyl phthalate Methanol ALR-098S
1 x 1 mL
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate Methanol ALR-099S
1 x 1 mL
Di-hexyl phthalate Methanol ALR-100S
1 x 1 mL
Di-iso-decyl phthalate Methanol ALR-101S
1 x 1 mL
Di-iso-nonyl phthalate Methanol ALR-102S
1 x 1 mL
Di-iso-octyl phthalate Methanol ALR-103S
1 x 1 mL
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) Methanol ALR-104S
1 x 1 mL
Di-n-octyl phthalate Methanol ALR-105S
1 x 1 mL
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Methanol ALR-108S
1 x 1 mL
Diethyl phthalate Methanol ALR-110S
1 x 1 mL
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) Methanol ALR-111S
1 x 1 mL
Monobenzyl phthalate (mBzP) Acetonitrile ALR-134S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Monobutyl phthalate (mBP) Acetonitrile ALR-135S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Monoethyl phthalate (mEP) Acetonitrile ALR-137S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Monoethylhexyl phthalate (mEHP) Acetonitrile ALR-138S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Monomethyl phthalate Acetonitrile ALR-139S-CN
1 x 1 mL
 
Metals
Many metals, such as Mercury and Chromium, have long been known to cause health problems. The “mad hatters” of the 19th century suffered from mercury poisoning - as did the hat makers in Danbury, Connecticut, who called their disease the Danbury Shakes (18). These metals have also found their way into everyday personal care products.
Each in 100 µg/mL Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
Arsenic 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-01S
1 x 1 mL
Chromium 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-02S
1 x 1 mL
Cobalt 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-03S
1 x 1 mL
Lead 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-04S
1 x 1 mL
Mercury 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-05S
1 x 1 mL
Nickel 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-06S
1 x 1 mL
Potassium dichromate Water ALR-MET-07S
1 x 1 mL
Zirconium 2-5% HNO3 ALR-MET-08S
1 x 1 mL
Set of 8 Metals Solutions   ALR-MET-SET
8 x 1 mL
 
Chlorofluorocarbon Propellants (CFC)
Each in 200 µg/mL in Methanol Cat. No.
Unit
Freon #13b1 Bromotrifluoromethane ALR-CFC-001S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #142b (1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane) ALR-CFC-002S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #22 (Chlorodifluoromethane) ALR-CFC-003S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #160 (Chloroethane) ALR-CFC-004S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #40 (Chloromethane) ALR-CFC-005S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #115 (Chloropentafluoroethane) ALR-CFC-006S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #13 (Chlorotrifluoromethane) ALR-CFC-007S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #12 (Dichlorodifluoromethane) ALR-CFC-008S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #21 (Dichlorofluoromethane) ALR-CFC-009S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #114 (1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane) ALR-CFC-010S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #152a (1,1-Difluoroethane) ALR-CFC-011S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #134a (Tetrafluoroethane) ALR-CFC-012S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #11 (Trichlorofluoromethane) ALR-CFC-013S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #113 (1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane) ALR-CFC-014S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Freon #23 (Trifluoromethane) ALR-CFC-015S-2X
1 x 1 mL
Set of 15 CFCs Solutions ALR-CFC-SET
1 x 1 mL
 
Sun Block †
Research at the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Zurich in Switzerland tested six common UV screening chemicals used in sunscreens, lipsticks, and other cosmetics. Five of the six behaved like estrogen in lab tests. Hormone disrupters cause a variety of health problems (19).
Each in 100 µg/mL Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
4-Methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC) Methanol ALR-073S
1 x 1 mL
Benzophenone-3 (Bp-3) Acetonitrile ALR-081S-CN
1 x 1 mL
Butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane (B-MDM) (Parsol1789) Methanol ALR-086S
1 x 1 mL
Homosalate (HMS) Methanol ALR-119S
1 x 1 mL
Octyl-dimethyl-PABA (OD-PABA)(Padimate O) Methanol ALR-146S
1 x 1 mL
Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC) Methanol ALR-144S
1 x 1 mL
 
Additional Additives in Cosmetics Exhibiting Allergenic or Other Toxic Properties
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Each in 100 µg/mL
Available Neat at same price Replace S with N in Cat. #

 Solvent Cat. No.
Unit
1,4-Dioxane Methanol ALR-062S
1 x 1 mL
2,4-Diaminophenol Methanol ALR-063S
1 x 1 mL
2-Ethoxyethanol Methanol ALR-064S
1 x 1 mL
2-Ethoxyethanol acetate Methanol ALR-065S
1 x 1 mL
2-Acetylpyridine Methanol ALR-066S
1 x 1 mL
2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) Methanol ALR-067S
1 x 1 mL
2-Chloropyridine Methanol ALR-068S
1 x 1 mL
4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine Methanol ALR-070S
1 x 1 mL
4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine-sulfate Methanol ALR-072S
1 x 1 mL
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (Bronidox L) (BND) Methanol ALR-074S
1 x 1 mL
6-Methylcoumarin (6-MC) Methanol ALR-075S
1 x 1 mL
Alkylphenol ethoxylates: Polyethylene glycol nonaphenyl ether (Triton N-101) Methanol ALR-078S
1 x 1 mL
Alkylphenol ethoxylates: Nonylphenol-ethylene oxide condensate (Nonoxynol-9) Methanol ALR-079S
1 x 1 mL
Balsam of Peru Methanol ALR-080S
1 x 1 mL
Bithionol Methanol ALR-084S
1 x 1 mL
Butyl paraben Methanol ALR-085S
1 x 1 mL
Butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane (B-MDM). Sunblock, Parsol1789 Methanol ALR-086S
1 x 1 mL
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Methanol ALR-087S
1 x 1 mL
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT&2,6-DBPC) Methanol ALR-088S
1 x 1 mL
Butylene glycol Methanol ALR-089S
1 x 1 mL
Chloroacetamide Methanol ALR-090S
1 x 1 mL
Chloroform Methanol ALR-091S
1 x 1 mL
Coal Tar (black) Toluene ALR-094S-T
1 x 1 mL
Diazolidinyl urea Methanol ALR-106S
1 x 1 mL
Dibromsalon (Halogenated salicylanilides) Methanol ALR-107S
1 x 1 mL
Diethanolamine (DEA) Methanol ALR-109S
1 x 1 mL
Ethylene diamine dihydrochloride Methanol ALR-114S
1 x 1 mL
Formaldehyde Water ALR-115S-W
1 x 1 mL
Hexachlorophene (HCP) Methanol ALR-118S
1 x 1 mL
Imidazolidinyl urea Methanol ALR-120S
1 x 1 mL
Lanolin, anhydrous Acetone ALR-123S-A
1 x 1 mL
Lauryl sarcosine Methanol ALR-124S
1 x 1 mL
meta-Phenylenediamine (MPD) Methanol ALR-127S
1 x 1 mL
Metabromsalon Methanol ALR-128S
1 x 1 mL
Methyl methacrylate monomer Methanol ALR-129S
1 x 1 mL
Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methanol ALR-131S-W
1 x 1 mL
Methyldibromoglutaronitrile Methanol ALR-132S
1 x 1 mL
Methylene chloride Methanol ALR-133S
1 x 1 mL
Monoethanolamine (MEA) (2-Aminoethanol) Methanol ALR-136S
1 x 1 mL
N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine Methanol ALR-140S
1 x 1 mL
p-Hydroxyanisole Methanol ALR-145S
1 x 1 mL
para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) Methanol ALR-147S
1 x 1 mL
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), appr. Molecular Wt. 200 Methanol ALR-149S-MW200
1 x 1 mL
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), appr. Molecular Wt. 400 Methanol ALR-149S-MW400
1 x 1 mL
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), appr. Molecular Wt. 600 Methanol ALR-149S-MW600
1 x 1 mL
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), appr. Molecular Wt. 1500 Methanol ALR-149S-MW1500
1 x 1 mL
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), appr. Molecular Wt. 4000 Methanol ALR-149S-MW4000
1 x 1 mL
Polyvinylpyrolidone PVP/PA Copolymer Methanol ALR-150S
1 x 1 mL
Propylene glycol (PG) Methanol ALR-154S
1 x 1 mL
Pyrocatechol Methanol ALR-156S
1 x 1 mL
Quaternium-15 Methanol ALR-157S
1 x 1 mL
Resorcinol Methanol ALR-158S
1 x 1 mL
Sodium hydroxide Methanol ALR-159S
1 x 1 mL
Sodium nitrite Water ALR-160S-W
1 x 1 mL
Talc available only as neat n.a. ALR-161N
1 x 1 mL
Tetrachlorosalicylanilide Methanol ALR-162S
1 x 1 mL
Thimerosal Methanol ALR-163S
1 x 1 mL
Thiuram (Thiram) (Tetramethylthiouram disulfide) Methanol ALR-164S
1 x 1 mL
Toluene-2,5-diamine (2,5-Diaminotoluene) Methanol ALR-166S
1 x 1 mL
Tribromsalon (Halogenated salicylanilides) Methanol ALR-167S
1 x 1 mL
Triethanolamine (TEA) Methanol ALR-168S
1 x 1 mL
tris(Hydroxymethyl)nitromethane (Tris Nitro) Methanol ALR-169S
1 x 1 mL
Vinyl chloride Methanol ALR-170S
1 x 1 mL
   
   
† Although not strictly allergens, these chemicals are known to be toxic or a regulatory concern.
  Reference:
15. http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Newsletter/General/v9i1/rc.parabens.cfm
16. www.alternet.org/story/13530
17. www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/fda060104.cfm
18. www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/mercury/src/effects.htm
19. www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns9999641
   
   



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