Data: Fair
Fragrance
Other Concerns
Endocrine disruption (low_moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low_moderate)SYNONYMS
Unacceptable
Unacceptable: EWG Verified products require a full review of all fragrance ingredients
The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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HIGHAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
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Allergies/immunotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more human case studies show significant immune or allergenic effects | Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in children - a review of current data(2011-11-01) |
Human immune toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | Allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetics(2011-04-01) |
One or more human case studies show significant immune or allergenic effects | Fragrance chemicals in domestic and occupational products(2001-10-01) |
Known human immune toxicant or allergen | POSITION STATEMENT CONCERNING FRAGRANCE CHEMICALS IN DETERGENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS(2002-01-01) |
Known human immune toxicant or allergen | Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products(2012-06-01) |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Human respiratory irritant - moderate evidence | Increased release of histamine in patients with respiratory symptoms related to perfume(2007-11-01) |
Human respiratory irritant - moderate evidence | A twin study of perfume-related respiratory symptoms(2009-11-01) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Possible human respiratory toxicant | Inhalation challenge effects of perfume scent strips in patients with asthma(1995-11-01) |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Wildlife and environmental toxicity | Detergents Ingredients Database(2014-01-01) |
Miscellaneous
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | Environmental Working Group (EWG) |
Endocrine disruption
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more studies show significant [[system]] disruption | Peer Reviewed Literature |
- Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in children - a review of current data(2011-11-01)
- Allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetics(2011-04-01)
- Fragrance chemicals in domestic and occupational products(2001-10-01)
- POSITION STATEMENT CONCERNING FRAGRANCE CHEMICALS IN DETERGENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS(2002-01-01)
- Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products(2012-06-01)
- Increased release of histamine in patients with respiratory symptoms related to perfume(2007-11-01)
- A twin study of perfume-related respiratory symptoms(2009-11-01)
- Inhalation challenge effects of perfume scent strips in patients with asthma(1995-11-01)
- Detergents Ingredients Database(2014-01-01)
- Environmental Working Group (EWG)
- Peer Reviewed Literature
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