CAS Number: 50-21-5
• Photosensitizer- has potential to increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer by intensifying UV exposures in deep layers of the skin.
• Skin sensitizer - can start an immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin
• Penetration enhancer: alters the skin structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream
• This chemical is used in these types of products:
Facial Cleanser, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Moisturizer, Conditioner, Exfoliant/Scrub, Sunless Tanning, Acne Treatment, Shampoo, Relaxer, Foot Treatment, Around-eye Cream, Styling Gel/Lotion, Anti-aging, Skin Fading/Lightener, Sunscreen/Tanning Oil, Nail Treatment, Lubricant/Spermicide, Lip Balm/Treatment, Body Wash/Cleanser, Anti-itch/rash Cream, After Shave, Hair Spray, Body Firming Lotion, Diaper Cream, Pain/Wound Treatment, Liquid Hand Soap, Antiperspirant/Deodorant (Men's), Varicose/Spider Vein Treatment, Other Eye Makeup, Blush, Personal Cleansing, Hair-loss Treatment, Shaving Cream, Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Body Oil, After Sun Product, Feminine Moisturizer, Styling Mousse/Foam, Foundation, Bar Soap, Bath Oil/Salts/Soak.