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Data: Fair

Cellulose Gum

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SYNONYMS

● CARMELLOSE SODIUM
● CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CELLULOSE CARBOXYMETHYL ETHER
● CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, SODIUM SALT, AVERAGE M.W. 700000 (DS=0.9)
● CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, SODIUM SALT, AVERAGE M.W. 250000 (DS=0.7)
● SODIUM;2,3,4,5,6-PENTAHYDROXYHEXANAL;ACETATE
● SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
● CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, SODIUM SALT, AVERAGE M.W. 250000 (DS=0.9)
● 9004-32-4
● CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, SODIUM SALT, AVERAGE M.W. 250000 (DS=1.2)
● CELLULOSE GUM

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

This ingredient is a chemically-treated cellulose derivative.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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toothpaste585 products
tooth whitening41 products
body wash/cleanser30 products
exfoliant/scrub32 products
baby shampoo5 products
baby soap3 products
facial moisturizer/treatment110 products
anti-aging14 products
serums & essences87 products
facial cleanser46 products
eyelash glue24 products
foundation389 products
antiperspirant/deodorant106 products
moisturizer32 products
bronzer/highlighter8 products
oil controller1 products
mascara40 products
concealer39 products
baby toothpaste24 products
eye liner39 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)22 products
hair treatment/serum5 products
brow liner21 products
mask250 products
body firming lotion5 products
body oil1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
hair color and bleaching41 products
after shave4 products
makeup remover2 products
toners/astringents15 products
mouthwash12 products
daily use with SPF58 products
recreational sunscreen110 products
baby sunscreen20 products
baby wipes8 products
around-eye cream65 products
makeup primer12 products
bath oil/salts/soak20 products
detangler1 products
hair styling aid7 products
shampoo22 products
lip balm4 products
Facial Sun Care3 products
styling gel/lotion3 products
nail polish4 products
after sun product2 products
bubble bath3 products
liquid hand soap10 products
setting powder/spray3 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
conditioner7 products
pore strips4 products
eye shadow22 products
BB cream18 products
foot moisturizer1 products
lip plumper2 products
hand cream3 products
beard care1 products
foot cleansing1 products
CC cream1 products
baby lotion5 products
sunless tanning1 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
nail treatment1 products
Oils & Serums2 products
Denture Care2 products
bar soap2 products
Under Eye Concealers1 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
acne treatment1 products
lipstick9 products
exfoliant/scrub - large particle1 products
dandruff/scalp treatment 1 products
shaving cream3 products
blush5 products

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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